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Command Shift 4 is a shortcut key for taking a screenshot by selecting the area on the screen. By pressing these shortcut keys, the cursor will change into a selection tool to capture the screen. However, several users are reporting about this shortcut not working properly.

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Key Phoenix Firestorm
Ctrl-UFile >Upload ImageAdvanced >Shortcuts > Image (main)File > Upload > Image (inventory windows)
Ctrl-WFile >Close WindowAdvanced >Shortcuts > Close Window
Ctrl-Shift-W File > Close All Windows Advanced > Shortcuts > Close All Windows
Ctrl-Shift-S File > Take or Refresh SnapshotWorld > Snapshot
Ctrl-` File > Snapshot to DiskAdvanced > Shortcuts > Snapshot to Disk
Ctrl-Q File > Quit Avatar > Quit
Ctrl-ZEdit > Undo Build > Edit >Undo
Ctrl-YEdit > RedoBuild > Redo
Ctrl-X Edit > CutBuild > Edit > Cut
Ctrl-C Edit > CopyBuild > Edit >Copy
Ctrl-V Edit > PasteBuild > Edit >Paste
DelEdit > Delete Build > Edit >Delete
Ctrl-FEdit > Search…Advanced > Shortcuts > Search
Ctrl-AEdit > Select AllBuild > Edit > Select All
Ctrl-E Edit > DeselectBuild > Edit > Deselect
Ctrl-DEdit > DuplicateBuild > Edit > Duplicate
Ctrl-GEdit > Gestures… Communication > Gestures
Ctrl-Shift-F Edit > Friends…Communicate > Friends
Ctrl-Shift-G Edit > Groups…Communicate > Groups
Ctrl-PEdit > Preferences… Avatar > Preferences
M View > Mouselook Advanced > Shortcuts > Mouselook
CTRL-BView > BuildBuild > Build
Alt-Shift-FView > Joystick FlycamAdvanced > Shortcuts > Joystick Flycam
EscView > Reset ViewAdvanced > Shortcuts >Reset View
Ctrl- View > Look at Last ChatterAdvanced > Shortcuts > Look at Last Chatter
Ctrl-H View > Local ChatCommunicate > Nearby Chat
Ctrl-Shift-A~Communicate >Nearby People
Ctrl-TView >CommunicateCommunicate >Conversations
Ctrl-IView >Inventory Avatar > Inventory (sidebar)
Ctrl-Shift-I~(not used)Avatar > Inventory (separate window)
Ctrl-MView > World MapWorld > World Map
Ctrl-Shift-MView > Mini-MapWorld > Mini-Map
Ctrl-Shift-1View > Statistics Bar Advanced > Performance Tools > Statistics Bar
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-PView > Property LinesWorld > Show > Property Lines
Ctrl-Shift-TView > Hover Tips > Show Tips~(not used, use ShowHoverTips debug setting)
Ctrl-Alt-TView > Highlight TransparentAdvanced > Highlighting and Visibility > Highlight Transparent
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-NView > BeaconsWorld > Show > Beacons
Alt-Shift-HView > Show HUD Attachments Advanced > Highlighting and Visibility > Show HUD Attachments
Ctrl-0View > Zoom InAdvanced > Shortcuts > Zoom In
Ctrl-9View > Zoom Default Advanced > Shortcuts > Zoom Default
Ctrl-8View > Zoom Out Advanced > Shortcuts > Zoom Out
Alt-EnterView > Toggle Fullscreen~
EnterWorld > Chat~(focus to chat bar)
Ctrl-RWorld > Always RunAdvanced > Shortcuts > Always Run
HomeWorld > FlyAdvanced > Shortcuts > Fly
Ctrl-Shift-HWorld > Teleport Home World > Teleport Home
Alt-R-World > Region Details
Ctrl-Shift-YWorld > Environment Settings > MiddayWorld > Sun > Midday
Ctrl-Shift-NWorld > Environment Settings > SunsetWorld > Sun > Sunset
Ctrl-Shift-E-World > Sun > Sunrise
Ctrl-Shift-X-World > Sun > Midnight
Ctrl-1Tools > Select Tool > FocusBuild > Select Build Tool > Focus Tool
Ctrl-2Tools > Select Tool > MoveBuild > Select Build Tool > Move Tool
Ctrl-3Tools > Select Tool > EditBuild > Select Build Tool > Edit Tool
Ctrl-4Tools > Select Tool > CreateBuild > Select Build Tool > Create Tool
Ctrl-5Tools > Select Tool > LandBuild > Select Build Tool > Land Tool
GTools > Snap to GridBuild > Options > Snap to Grid
Shift-XTools > Snap Object XY to GridBuild > Options > Snap Object XY to Grid
Shift-GTools > Use Selection for Grid Build > Options > Use Selection for Grid
Ctrl-Shift-BTools > Grid Options…Build > Options > Grid Options
Ctrl-LTools > Link Build > Link
Ctrl-Shift-Tools > Unlink Build > Unlink
H Tools > Focus on SelectionBuild > Focus on Selection
Shift-HTools > Zoom to SelectionBuild > Zoom to Selection
Ctrl-.~ Build > Select Linked Parts > Select Next Part
Ctrl-, ~Build > Select Linked Parts > Select Previous Part
Ctrl-Shift-. ~Build > Select Linked Parts > Include Next Part
Ctrl-Shift-, ~ Build > Select Linked Parts > Include Previous Part
F1Help >Second Life HelpHelp > Firestorm Wiki
Ctrl-Shift-2Advanced > Consoles > Frame Console~(not used)
Ctrl-Shift-3Advanced > Consoles > Texture ConsoleDevelop > Consoles > Texture Console
Ctrl-Shift-4Advanced > Consoles > Debug ConsoleDevelop > Consoles > Debug Console
Ctrl-Shift-9Advanced > Consoles > Fast TimersDevelop > Consoles > Fast Timers
Ctrl-Shift-0Advanced > Consoles > Memory~(not used)
Ctrl-Shift-F2Advanced > Reload personal settings overrides~(not used?)
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-1Advanced > Rendering > Types > SimpleAdvanced > Rendering Types > Simple
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-2Advanced > Rendering > Types > AlphaAdvanced > Rendering Types > Alpha
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-3Advanced > Rendering > Types > TreeAdvanced > Rendering Types > Tree
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-4Advanced > Rendering > Types > CharacterAdvanced > Rendering Types > Character
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-5Advanced > Rendering > Types > SurfacePatchAdvanced > Rendering Types > SurfacePatch
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-6Advanced > Rendering > Types > SkyAdvanced > Rendering Types > Sky
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-7Advanced > Rendering > Types > WaterAdvanced > Rendering Types > Water
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-8Advanced > Rendering > Types > GroundAdvanced > Rendering Types > Ground
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-9Advanced > Rendering > Types > VolumeAdvanced > Rendering Types > Volume
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-0Advanced > Rendering > Types > GrassAdvanced > Rendering Types > Grass
Ctrl-Alt-Shift–Advanced > Rendering > Types > CloudsAdvanced > Rendering Types > Clouds
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-=Advanced > Rendering > Types > ParticlesAdvanced > Rendering Types > Particles
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-Advanced > Rendering > Types > Bump Advanced > Rendering Types > Bump
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-SOpens Debug SettingsOpens Debug Settings
Ctrl-Alt-F1Advanced > Rendering > Features > UIAdvanced > Rendering Features > UI
Ctrl-Alt-F2Advanced > Rendering > Features > SelectedAdvanced > Rendering Features > Selected
Ctrl-Alt-F3Advanced > Rendering > Features > HighlightedAdvanced > Rendering Features > Highlighted
Ctrl-Alt-F4Advanced > Rendering > Features > Dynamic Textures Advanced > Rendering Features > Dynamic Textures
Ctrl-Alt-F5Advanced > Rendering > Features > Foot ShadowsAdvanced > Rendering Features > Foot Shadows
Ctrl-Alt-F6 Advanced > Rendering > Features > Fog Advanced > Rendering Features > Fog
Ctrl-Alt-F7Advanced > Rendering > Features > Palletized Textures~(not used)
Ctrl-Alt-F8Advanced > Rendering > Features > Test FRInfoAdvanced > Rendering Features > Test FRInfo
Ctrl-Alt-F9Advanced > Rendering > Features > Flexible ObjectsAdvanced > Rendering Features > Flexible Objects
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-T Advanced > Rendering > Selected Texture Info Develop > Rendering > Selected Texture Info
Ctrl-Shift-RAdvanced > Rendering > WireframeDevelop > Rendering > Wireframe
Ctrl-Shift-OAdvanced > Rendering > Object-Object OcclusionDevelop > Rendering > Object-Object Occlusion
Ctrl-Alt-F Advanced > UI > Dump Focus Holder Content > Legacy Search (4.3.1+)
Ctrl-Shift-P Advanced > UI > Print Selected Object InfoDevelop > UI > Print Selected Object Info
Shift-P Advanced > UI > Print Agent InfoDevelop > UI > Print Agent Info
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-MAdvanced > UI > Memory StatsDevelop > UI > Memory Stats
Ctrl-Alt-RAdvanced > Character > Rebake TexturesAdvanced > Rebake Textures
Ctrl-Alt-SPhoenix > GroundsitAvatar > Movement > Sit Down
Ctrl-Alt-LAdvanced > Network > Drop a PacketDevelop > Network > Drop a Packet
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-UAdvanced > Show UpdatesDevelop > Show Info > Show Updates to Objects
Ctrl-Alt-VAdvanced > View Admin OptionsDevelop > Show Admin Menu (no shortcut)
Ctrl-Alt-GAdvanced > Request Admin StatusDevelop > Request Admin Status
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-GAdvanced > Leave Admin StatusDevelop > Leave Admin Status
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-OAdmin > Object > Take Copy Admin > Object > Take Copy
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-DelAdmin > Object > DeleteAdmin > Object > Delete
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-LAdmin > Object > LockAdmin > Object > Lock
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-IAdmin > Object > Get Asset IDsAdmin > Object > Get Asset IDs
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-CAdmin > Parcel > Set to Linden ContentAdmin > Parcel > Set to Linden Content
Ctrl-Alt-Q~(not used)Advanced > Develop Menu
Ctrl-Alt-Shift-H Hippos!Develop > Consoles > Badge

OTHER

Key Phoenix/Firestorm
A or LeftTurn left
Shift-A or Shift-LeftMove left
C or PgDownCrouch / Fly down
D or RightTurn right
Shift-D or Shift-RightMove right
E or PgUpJump/Fly up
F or HomeFly on/off
S or DownWalk backward
W or UpWalk forward
Ctrl-EnterShout
Ctrl-UpRecall previous chat/IM input line.
Ctrl-DownRecall next chat/IM input line.
Ctrl-SSave notecard/script.
Ctrl-Alt-DToggle “Advanced” Menu on/off
  • You can press multiple keys, such as Alt+Shift+9, or a single one, like 9. To disable a keyboard shortcut, click it, press Del to empty it, and then press Enter. Zoom will remove the keyboard shortcut associated with that action.
  • Comment #6 by Adam Dec 6, 2020 at 09:11 am Reply. It depends on what you typing on. I generally do not have any problems with these alt codes. Also, Microsoft word might automatically change these depending on the situation.

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Key Phoenix Firestorm
Ctrl-Shift-GGrid selection pulldownGrid selection pulldown
Ctrl-TTest floaterXUI Preview Tool
F2TOS window~(not used?)

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What do most people do when a computer peripheral or an accessory stops working suddenly? We hit it with our palms or smash it against the desk. We know that is not the way, but hey, we do it anyway. And frankly, sometimes it works too. The Alt+F4 keyboard shortcut is one of the most useful ones to close/shut most apps. What if Alt+F4 keys are not working on your Windows computer and smashing keys doesn’t help either?

While I do understand your frustration, it’s not helping. Try one of the solutions mentioned below instead to solve the issue for good, without banging the keyboard or your head against the desk.

Let’s begin.

1. Fn Lock (Function Lock)

Check if your keyboard has an Fn key somewhere. Usually, you will find it somewhere near the Space key. If yes, press Alt+Fn+F4 shortcut to check if the open window closes on your computer. More often than not, this works.

Fn key is mostly found on laptop keyboards to act as a modifier key. Some keys have dual functions and the Fn key is used to activate the secondary function of the key. Why some keys have dual functions? That is because of the compact design of the laptop and layout of the keyboard. Due to space constraints, the Function keys are assigned two functions.

Some other examples may include changing volume or brightness settings.

2. Update and Reboot

Open Settings and click on Update & Security first.

Check if there are any updates under Windows Updates and if yes, update and reboot your computer once before checking again if the Alt+F4 keys shortcut is working or not.

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3. Keyboard Drivers

First, we will try and update the keyboard drivers to see if that resolves the issue. Drivers are programs that are designed to help input devices function accurately. Printers, keyboards, mice, and even pen drives have drivers that are first installed on your computer before the device can work correctly. It is possible that the files got corrupt.

Search for Device Manager in Windows Search and open it. Double-click on Keyboards and you should find your keyboard device. In my case, it is the Lenovo Keyboard Device.

Right-click on the keyboard name to select Update driver option. At this point, I would also suggest you update the HID Keyboard Device option as it might help. Once done, reboot your computer and recheck the Alt+F4 keyboard shortcut.

If updating the drivers fail to work, you may try to reinstall them after uninstalling them. For that, go to the same menu and this time, select Uninstall device. Now, follow this link to discover two programs that will help you find and update device drivers.

5. Turn Off Sticky Keys

Sticky keys are part of the accessibility feature suite which is designed to help the differently-abled. It is a key modifier that will allow a key to be active even after it is released.

So, a user can press Fn key and then Alt key and then F4 key, to close a window (one key at a time) instead of pressing all three of them together. Sometimes, pressing on the Shift key repeatedly toggles it on. To check, search for Ease of Access keyboard settings in Windows Search and open it.

Scroll a little to find and toggle off Sticky Keys.

6. Troubleshoot Keyboard

Windows 10 comes with a Troubleshooter program that can find and resolve a lot of different issues with apps and services that come pre-installed on Windows 10. Open Settings by pressing on Windows key+I keys and search for ‘troubleshoot keyboard.’

Follow the on-screen instructions and see if this resolves the Alt+F4 keys not working error on Windows 10.

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7. Edit Registry Entry

Press on Windows key+R to open the Run prompt and type regedit before hitting Enter.

Drill down to the below folder structure.

Do you see an entry named NoWinKeys? If yes, double-click on it to open and change the decimal value to 0. If not, right-click to create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value entry and name it NoWinKeys.

Double-click on the newly created entry, select Decimal under Base and set the value as 0. Save everything and reboot your PC. If you are editing an existing entry, make sure to create a backup on an external drive first.

8. Change BIOS

This is an advanced step and making changes in random sections might prevent Windows 10 from booting normally. So copy everything on a piece of paper of mobile phone because you are going to shut down your PC and reboot in BIOS. That means you won’t be able to browse the web and read the instructions later. OK?

Reboot your computer and just when you see the Windows logo, press the F1 or F2 or F12 keys repeatedly to enter BIOS. It should be a blue screen. You may have to try a few times before you get it right.

Under the Configuration tab, use arrow keys to navigate, you will see HotKey Mode. Disable it to use the legacy Fx function directly. In case, you are seeing different options, you need to find the Function or Fx keys options yourself.

9. Use AutoHotKey

Here is a workaround until you find what's wrong with your Alt+F4 keys or settings. AutoHotKey is useful for remapping keys and can be configured to automate repetitive tasks. Also, you can assign different functions to keyboard keys and mouse clicks. It is free and open-source and you will fall in love immediately. So while you assign some hotkeys to mimic Alt+F4 keys function, you can use the software for other work as well.

Change Keyboard

Well, if everything fails, you should get a new keyboard. I use an external keyboard with my laptop. If you think that’s too much and you are facing this issue on your laptop and not desktop, get it checked by an IT guy who will take a look under the hood to find hardware related defects.

Next up:Do you use Firefox for your browsing activities? Learn how to customize keyboard shortcuts for Firefox for tackling it like a pro using the link below.

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