Windows XP Dialog box keyboard shortcuts

InfoIf you press SHIFT+F8 in extended selection list boxes, you enable extended selection mode. In this mode, you can use an arrow key to move a cursor without changing the selection. You can press CTRL+SPACEBAR or SHIFT+SPACEBAR to adjust the selection. To cancel extended selection mode, press SHIFT+F8 again. Extended selection mode cancels itself when you move the focus to another control.
CTRL+TABMove forward through the tabs
CTRL+SHFT+TABMove backward through the tabs
TABMove forward through the options
SHFT+TABMove backward through the options
ALT+Underlined letterPerform the corresponding command or select the corresponding option
ENTERPerform the command for the active option or button
SPACEBARSelect or clear the check box if the active option is a check box
Arrow keysSelect a button if the active option is a group of option buttons
F1Display Help
F4Display the items in the active list
BACKSPACEOpen a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box

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