In Windows Media Player, accomplishing simple tasks can sometimes take several steps. To save yourself the grief of navigating confusing menus , try using the keyboard shortcuts in Table 14-2.
Note: To see a list of more keyboard shortcuts in Windows Media Player, choose Help Index tab and then type in "keyboard shortcuts."
Table 14-2. Windows Media Player Keyboard Shortcuts
Action
Key Combination
Display the File menu
Alt+F
Open a file
Ctrl+O
Specify a URL or path to a file
Ctrl+U
Close or stop playing a file
Ctrl+W
Exit or close the Player
Alt+F4
Display the View menu
Alt+V
Switch to full mode
Ctrl+1
Switch to skin mode
Ctrl+2
Display the menu bar in full mode
Ctrl+M
Display video in full screen
Alt+Enter
Zoom to 50 percent
Alt+1
Zoom to 100 percent
Alt+2
Zoom to 200 percent
Alt+3
Display the Play menu
Alt+P
Shuffle the order of items in a playlist
Ctrl+H
Repeat the playlist
Ctrl+T
Eject the CD or DVD (doesn't work if the PC has multiple CD-ROM or DVD drives .)
