This is normally best achieved by holding down the modifier key (such as Ctrl or Alt or the Super(windows logo) key) and then pressing the second key once. This means that you should press the Alt and F1 keys simultaneously. Traditionally, keyboard shortcuts are written like so: Alt + F1. This page provides a list of keyboard shortcuts which you may find useful. Finding application-specific keyboard shortcutsĪs well as using your mouse to operate software, you can also use your keyboard to perform specific functions.