Important Keyboard Shortcuts List For Computer - ANSNEW

Important Keyboard Shortcuts List For Computer

Important Shortcuts Keys For Computer

Keyboard Shortcuts

    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.

    ShortcutAction
    CTRL+ASelect All
    CTRL+CCopy
    CTRL+XCut
    CTRL+VPaste
    CTRL+ZUndo
    CTRL+BBold
    CTRL+UUnderline
    CTRL+IItalic
    F1Help
    F2Rename selected object
    F3Find all files
    F4Opens file list drop-down in dialogs
    F5Refresh current window
    F6Shifts focus in Windows Explorer
    F10Activates menu bar options
    ALT+TABCycles between open applications
    ALT+F4Quit program, close current window
    ALT+F6Switch between current program windows
    ALT+ENTEROpens properties dialog
    ALT+SPACESystem menu for current window
    ALT+¢Opens drop-down lists in dialog boxes
    BACKSPACESwitch to parent folder
    CTRL+ESCOpens Start menu
    CTRL+ALT+DELOpens task manager, reboots the computer
    CTRL+TABMove through property tabs
    CTRL+SHIFT+DRAGCreate shortcut (also right-click, drag)
    CTRL+DRAGCopy File
    ESCCancel last function
    SHIFTPress/hold SHIFT, insert CD-ROM to bypass auto-play
    SHIFT+DRAGMove file
    SHIFT+F10Opens context menu (same as right-click)
    SHIFT+DELETEFull wipe delete (bypasses Recycle Bin)
    ALT+underlined letterOpens the corresponding menu

    Document Cursor Controls

    ShortcutAction
    HOMEGo to beginning of line or far left of field/screen
    ENDGo to end of line or far right of field/screen
    CTRL+HOMEGo to the top
    CTRL+ENDGo to the bottom
    PAGE UPMove document/dialog box up one page
    PAGE DOWNMove document/dialog box down one page
    ARROW KEYSMove focus in documents, dialogs, etc.
    CTRL+>Move to the next word
    CTRL+SHIFT+>Select the next word

    Windows Explorer Tree Control

    ShortcutAction
    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 DescriptionAlt Code
    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
    1⁄4Alt+0188
    1⁄2Alt+0189
    3⁄4Alt+0190

    Additional Special Characters

    CharacterAlt Code
    éAlt+0233
    ÉAlt+0201
    ñAlt+0241
    ÷Alt+0247

    General PC Keyboard Shortcuts

    ShortcutAction
    Alt + EOpen Edit options in current program
    F1Universal help (for all programs)
    Ctrl + ASelect all text
    Ctrl + XCut selected item
    Shift + DelCut selected item
    Ctrl + CCopy selected item
    Ctrl + InsCopy selected item
    Ctrl + VPaste
    Shift + InsPaste
    HomeGo to beginning of current line
    Ctrl + HomeGo to beginning of document
    EndGo to end of current line
    Ctrl + EndGo to end of document
    Shift + HomeHighlight from current position to beginning of line
    Shift + EndHighlight from current position to end of line
    Ctrl + FMove one word to the left at a time
    Ctrl + GMove one word to the right at a time

    Microsoft® Windows® Shortcut Keys

    ShortcutAction
    Alt + TabSwitch between open applications
    Alt + Shift + TabSwitch backwards between open applications
    Alt + Print ScreenCreate a screenshot for the current program
    Ctrl + Alt + DelOpen Windows® task manager / reboot
    Ctrl + EscBring up the Start menu
    Alt + EscSwitch between applications on the taskbar
    F2Rename selected icon
    F3Start Find from desktop
    F4Open the drive selection when browsing
    F5Refresh contents
    Alt + F4Close the current open program
    Ctrl + F4Close the current window in a program
    Ctrl + Plus KeyAutomatically adjust column widths in Windows Explorer
    Alt + EnterOpen properties window for the selected icon or program
    Shift + F10Simulate a right-click on the selected item
    Shift + DelPermanently 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

    ShortcutAction
    WINKEY + DBring desktop to the top of other windows
    WINKEY + MMinimize all windows
    WINKEY + SHIFT + MRestore minimized windows (undo WINKEY + M/D)
    WINKEY + EOpen Microsoft Explorer
    WINKEY + TabCycle through open programs on the taskbar
    WINKEY + FDisplay the Windows® Search/Find feature
    WINKEY + CTRL + FOpen the search for computers window
    WINKEY + F1Open Microsoft® Windows® help
    WINKEY + ROpen the Run window
    WINKEY + Pause/BreakOpen the System Properties window
    WINKEY + UOpen Utility Manager
    WINKEY + LLock the computer (Windows XP® and later)

    Outlook® Shortcut Keys

    ShortcutAction
    Alt + SSend the email
    Ctrl + CCopy selected text
    Ctrl + XCut selected text
    Ctrl + POpen print dialog box
    Ctrl + KComplete name/email typed in the address bar
    Ctrl + BBold highlighted selection
    Ctrl + IItalicize highlighted selection
    Ctrl + UUnderline highlighted selection
    Ctrl + RReply to an email
    Ctrl + FForward an email
    Ctrl + NCreate a new email
    Ctrl + Shift + ACreate a new appointment to your calendar
    Ctrl + Shift + OOpen the Outbox
    Ctrl + Shift + IOpen the Inbox
    Ctrl + Shift + KAdd a new task
    Ctrl + Shift + CCreate a new contact
    Ctrl + Shift + JCreate a new journal entry

    Word® Shortcut Keys

    ShortcutAction
    Ctrl + ASelect all contents of the page
    Ctrl + BBold highlighted selection
    Ctrl + CCopy selected text
    Ctrl + XCut selected text
    Ctrl + NOpen a new/blank document
    Ctrl + OOpen an existing document/options
    Ctrl + POpen the Print window
    Ctrl + FOpen the Find box
    Ctrl + IItalicize highlighted selection
    Ctrl + KInsert a hyperlink
    Ctrl + UUnderline highlighted selection
    Ctrl + VPaste
    Ctrl + YRedo the last action performed
    Ctrl + ZUndo the last action
    Ctrl + GOpen Find and Replace options
    Ctrl + HOpen Find and Replace options
    Ctrl + JJustify paragraph alignment
    Ctrl + LAlign text to the left
    Ctrl + QRemove paragraph formatting (align left)
    Ctrl + ECenter align text

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