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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