Computer and Software Support


Registry shortcuts

Here is a list of short cut keys to use in the registry while using Regedit

CTRL + F - Opens the Find dialog box
F3 - Repeats the last search
Keypad + - Expands the selected branch
Keypad - - Collapses the selected branch
Keypad * - Expands all the selected branch's subkeys
Up Arrow - Selects the previous key
Down Arrow - Selects the next key
Left Arrow - Collapses the selected branch if it's not collapsed; otherwise, selects the parent key
Right Arrow - Expands the selected branch if it's not already expanded; otherwise, selects the key's first subkey
Home - Selects My Computer
End - Selects the last key that's visible in the key pane
Page Up - Moves up one page in the key pane
Page Down - Moves down one page in the key pane
Tab - Moves between the key and value panes
F6 - Moves between the key and value panes
Delete - Deletes the select branch or value
F1 - Opens Regedit's Help
F2 - Renames the selected key or value
F5 - Refreshes the key and value panes
F10 - Opens Regedit's menu bar
Shift+F10 - Opens the shortcut menu for the selected key or value
Alt + F4 - Closes Regedit