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File menu keyboard shortcuts

The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts for the File menu commands.

Press To
ALT+F Display the File menu
CTRL+O Open a file
CTRL+U Specify a URL or path to a file
CTRL+W Close or stop playing a file
CTRL+N Create a new playlist
CTRL+D Edit the current playlist
F3 Search specified locations for digital media files
ALT+F4 Exit or close the Player


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