Important Shortcuts Keys For Computer
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Keyboard Shortcuts
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Below is an important overview followed by a comprehensive set of shortcut keys organized into categories. Mastering these keyboard shortcuts not only enhances your productivity but also streamlines your workflow by reducing the reliance on mouse clicks.
Shortcut | Action |
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CTRL+A | Select All |
CTRL+C | Copy |
CTRL+X | Cut |
CTRL+V | Paste |
CTRL+Z | Undo |
CTRL+B | Bold |
CTRL+U | Underline |
CTRL+I | Italic |
F1 | Help |
F2 | Rename selected object |
F3 | Find all files |
F4 | Opens file list drop-down in dialogs |
F5 | Refresh current window |
F6 | Shifts focus in Windows Explorer |
F10 | Activates menu bar options |
ALT+TAB | Cycles between open applications |
ALT+F4 | Quit program, close current window |
ALT+F6 | Switch between current program windows |
ALT+ENTER | Opens properties dialog |
ALT+SPACE | System menu for current window |
ALT+¢ | Opens drop-down lists in dialog boxes |
BACKSPACE | Switch to parent folder |
CTRL+ESC | Opens Start menu |
CTRL+ALT+DEL | Opens task manager, reboots the computer |
CTRL+TAB | Move through property tabs |
CTRL+SHIFT+DRAG | Create shortcut (also right-click, drag) |
CTRL+DRAG | Copy File |
ESC | Cancel last function |
SHIFT | Press/hold SHIFT, insert CD-ROM to bypass auto-play |
SHIFT+DRAG | Move file |
SHIFT+F10 | Opens context menu (same as right-click) |
SHIFT+DELETE | Full wipe delete (bypasses Recycle Bin) |
ALT+underlined letter | Opens the corresponding menu |
Document Cursor Controls
Shortcut | Action |
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HOME | Go to beginning of line or far left of field/screen |
END | Go to end of line or far right of field/screen |
CTRL+HOME | Go to the top |
CTRL+END | Go to the bottom |
PAGE UP | Move document/dialog box up one page |
PAGE DOWN | Move document/dialog box down one page |
ARROW KEYS | Move focus in documents, dialogs, etc. |
CTRL+> | Move to the next word |
CTRL+SHIFT+> | Select the next word |
Windows Explorer Tree Control
Shortcut | Action |
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Numeric Keypad * | Expand all under current selection |
Numeric Keypad + | Expand current selection |
Numeric Keypad – | Collapse current selection |
¦ | Expand current selection or go to first child |
‰ | Collapse current selection or go to parent |
Special Characters
Character Description | Alt Code |
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Opening single quote (‘) | Alt+0145 |
Closing single quote (’) | Alt+0146 |
Opening double quote (“) | Alt+0147 |
Closing double quote (”) | Alt+0148 |
En dash (–) | Alt+0150 |
Em dash (—) | Alt+0151 |
Ellipsis (…) | Alt+0133 |
Bullet (•) | Alt+0149 |
Registration Mark (®️) | Alt+0174 |
Copyright (©️) | Alt+0169 |
Trademark (™️) | Alt+0153 |
Degree symbol (°) | Alt+0176 |
Cent sign (¢) | Alt+0162 |
1⁄4 | Alt+0188 |
1⁄2 | Alt+0189 |
3⁄4 | Alt+0190 |
Additional Special Characters
Character | Alt Code |
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é | Alt+0233 |
É | Alt+0201 |
ñ | Alt+0241 |
÷ | Alt+0247 |
General PC Keyboard Shortcuts
Shortcut | Action |
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Alt + E | Open Edit options in current program |
F1 | Universal help (for all programs) |
Ctrl + A | Select all text |
Ctrl + X | Cut selected item |
Shift + Del | Cut selected item |
Ctrl + C | Copy selected item |
Ctrl + Ins | Copy selected item |
Ctrl + V | Paste |
Shift + Ins | Paste |
Home | Go to beginning of current line |
Ctrl + Home | Go to beginning of document |
End | Go to end of current line |
Ctrl + End | Go to end of document |
Shift + Home | Highlight from current position to beginning of line |
Shift + End | Highlight from current position to end of line |
Ctrl + F | Move one word to the left at a time |
Ctrl + G | Move one word to the right at a time |
Microsoft® Windows® Shortcut Keys
Shortcut | Action |
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Alt + Tab | Switch between open applications |
Alt + Shift + Tab | Switch backwards between open applications |
Alt + Print Screen | Create a screenshot for the current program |
Ctrl + Alt + Del | Open Windows® task manager / reboot |
Ctrl + Esc | Bring up the Start menu |
Alt + Esc | Switch between applications on the taskbar |
F2 | Rename selected icon |
F3 | Start Find from desktop |
F4 | Open the drive selection when browsing |
F5 | Refresh contents |
Alt + F4 | Close the current open program |
Ctrl + F4 | Close the current window in a program |
Ctrl + Plus Key | Automatically adjust column widths in Windows Explorer |
Alt + Enter | Open properties window for the selected icon or program |
Shift + F10 | Simulate a right-click on the selected item |
Shift + Del | Permanently delete programs/files (bypassing the Recycle Bin) |
(Holding Shift during Bootup) | Boot in safe mode or bypass system files |
(Holding Shift when inserting an audio CD) | Prevent CD Player from auto-playing |
WINKEY Shortcut Keys
Shortcut | Action |
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WINKEY + D | Bring desktop to the top of other windows |
WINKEY + M | Minimize all windows |
WINKEY + SHIFT + M | Restore minimized windows (undo WINKEY + M/D) |
WINKEY + E | Open Microsoft Explorer |
WINKEY + Tab | Cycle through open programs on the taskbar |
WINKEY + F | Display the Windows® Search/Find feature |
WINKEY + CTRL + F | Open the search for computers window |
WINKEY + F1 | Open Microsoft® Windows® help |
WINKEY + R | Open the Run window |
WINKEY + Pause/Break | Open the System Properties window |
WINKEY + U | Open Utility Manager |
WINKEY + L | Lock the computer (Windows XP® and later) |
Outlook® Shortcut Keys
Shortcut | Action |
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Alt + S | Send the email |
Ctrl + C | Copy selected text |
Ctrl + X | Cut selected text |
Ctrl + P | Open print dialog box |
Ctrl + K | Complete name/email typed in the address bar |
Ctrl + B | Bold highlighted selection |
Ctrl + I | Italicize highlighted selection |
Ctrl + U | Underline highlighted selection |
Ctrl + R | Reply to an email |
Ctrl + F | Forward an email |
Ctrl + N | Create a new email |
Ctrl + Shift + A | Create a new appointment to your calendar |
Ctrl + Shift + O | Open the Outbox |
Ctrl + Shift + I | Open the Inbox |
Ctrl + Shift + K | Add a new task |
Ctrl + Shift + C | Create a new contact |
Ctrl + Shift + J | Create a new journal entry |
Word® Shortcut Keys
Shortcut | Action |
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Ctrl + A | Select all contents of the page |
Ctrl + B | Bold highlighted selection |
Ctrl + C | Copy selected text |
Ctrl + X | Cut selected text |
Ctrl + N | Open a new/blank document |
Ctrl + O | Open an existing document/options |
Ctrl + P | Open the Print window |
Ctrl + F | Open the Find box |
Ctrl + I | Italicize highlighted selection |
Ctrl + K | Insert a hyperlink |
Ctrl + U | Underline highlighted selection |
Ctrl + V | Paste |
Ctrl + Y | Redo the last action performed |
Ctrl + Z | Undo the last action |
Ctrl + G | Open Find and Replace options |
Ctrl + H | Open Find and Replace options |
Ctrl + J | Justify paragraph alignment |
Ctrl + L | Align text to the left |
Ctrl + Q | Remove paragraph formatting (align left) |
Ctrl + E | Center align text |
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