Shift Key Combinations

To activate these shortcuts, hold down the Shift key, press the other key (or keys) once, then release all keys.

Shift-Click
Used to select text, files, or folders. Left-click at the start of the selection, then Shift- left click at the end of the selection. All items between the two points will be highlighted, ready for moving or editing. See also: Select & Control-Click.

Shift-Windows-M
Restores all minimized windows. See also: Windows-M.

Shift-Delete
Delete a selected file or directory immediately – without saving it in the Recycle bin (Desktop, My Computer, and Windows Explorer).