Windows shortcut keys

This table lists some standard Windows shortcut keys you can use in keystroke commands and script commands.

Keystrokes	Action
{Ctrl+Tab} or {Ctrl+PgDn}	Switch to the next tab in a dialog box.
{Ctrl+Shift+Tab} or {Ctrl+PgUp}	Switch to the previous tab in a dialog box.
{Tab}	Move to the next option or group of option buttons.
{Shift+Tab}	Move to the previous option or group of option buttons.
Arrow keys	Move within the active list box or group of option buttons.
{Space}	Select the active command button or check box.
Letter keys	Move to the next item beginning with that letter in an active list box.
{Alt+letter key}	Select the item with that underlined letter.
{Alt+Down}	Display a drop-down list box.
{Esc}	Close a drop-down list box.
{Enter}	Choose the default command button.
{Esc}	Cancel the command and close the dialog box.