Alt+F6

Updated: 11/12/2023 by Computer Hope
Alt+F6 keyboard shortcut

Alt+F6 is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to open a new file in a new window of Notepad++. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.

How to use the Alt+F6 keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Alt key, and while continuing to hold, press F6.

Note

If you're using a laptop or keyboard with an fn key, you may need to press the fn key first or press Alt+Fn+F6 for this keyboard shortcut to work.

Alt+F6 in Notepad++

In Notepad++, pressing Alt+F6 opens a new file in a new window of Notepad++.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms