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Minesweeper keyboard shortcuts
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First published at 2/8/2018 on https://defkey.com/minesweeper-shortcuts

Minesweeper is a logic game where you must uncover mines hidden under
squares. Your task is to open all safe squares as fast as possible. The
game became famous when it was included in Windows 3.1 by Microsoft.

Minesweeper has 9 shortcuts and we have listed all of them below.



General (Vista and later)
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In Windows Vista or later, Minesweeper can be played by keyboard directly.
You can move the cursor with arrow keys and use below shortcuts.

In Windows XP or earlier versions, you need to enable MouseKeys under
Accessibility Options. When MouseKeys are enabled, use Numpad to navigate.

Arrow keys              Move the cursor one square at a time
Enter                   Used as clicking squares
Space                   Used as clicking squares
1                       Add flag
Shift + Enter           Chord (same as middle click)
Shift + Space           Chord (same as middle click)
F2                      Start a new game
Alt                     View the menus


Cheats
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Left click + Right click + Esc Release both mouse buttons to stop the clock

Only before Windows Vista: Type xyzzy and press Shift + Enter. The pixel in
the top left corner of your screen is now white, and will turn black if the
mouse moves above a mine.

For useful information about Minesweeper, take a look at this wiki at
minesweeper.info.


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