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Escaping Problems with the ESC key.

Way back in the DOS days (before Windows was commonly used), the Escape key was very important. It was one way to stop a failed software program. The Escape key is in the top left corner of the keyboard and is usually labeled ESC.

In Windows, the Escape key is still useful. Sometimes it can help get you out of a problem situation. Here are two examples:

• Suppose you are in the process of renaming a file when you discover that you are renaming the wrong file. Hit the Escape Key to stop the renaming process and return the file to its original name.
• Suppose a software program you are using is not acting like you expect. It may be waiting for you to do something, but you don't know what. Try using the Escape key to stop it.
• The Escape key is also a "keyboard shortcut" for Cancel. Hitting the Escape key does the same thing as a cancel button (if one is available) and is sometimes more convenient.
  

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