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Keyboard Usage

WinZip® is easier to use with a mouse, but you can also use the standard Windows keyboard interface. WinZip's keyboard accelerators include:

F1

Activate help system.

F2

Rename selected file(s) and/or folder(s).

Alt+F4

Exit (terminate) WinZip.

Ctrl+A

Select all items in the list box.

Ctrl+N

Create a new archive.

Ctrl+O

Open an existing archive.

Ctrl+P

Print a listing of files in an archive.

Shift+A

Add files to an archive.

Shift+C

Activate the Unzip and Try feature.

Shift+D

Delete files from an archive.

Shift+E

Extract files from an archive.

Shift+F

Favorite Zip Folders.

Shift+G

View, add, or edit a comment.

Shift+H

Split a Zip file (.zip or .zipx).

Shift+I

Install files in an archive.

Shift+K

Create a self-extracting archive.

Shift+L

Close an archive.

Shift+M

Mail an archive.

Shift+T

Test an archive.

Shift+U

UUencode an archive.

Shift+V

View files in an archive.

Shift+Y

Encrypt all files in a Zip file.

Shift+Z

Create a New Zip File on CD or DVD.

Direction key(s)

Move the cursor and/or scroll a list.

Shift+direction keys

Select multiple items in a list box.

Enter

Same as double clicking in the main window.