Shortcut keys ABCs
Shortcut keys help provide an easier and usually quicker
method of navigating and using computer software programs. Shortcut keys are
commonly accessed by using the Alt (on IBM compatible computers), command key
(on Apple computers), Ctrl, or Shift in conjunction with a single letter. The
de facto standard for listing a shortcut is listing the modifier key, a plus
symbol, and the single character. In other words, "ALT+S" is telling
you to press the Alt key and while continuing to hold the Alt key, press the S
key to perform the shortcut.
In addition to the shortcuts listed on this page, users can
find the shortcut keys to their most popular program by looking for underlined
letters in their menus. For example, in
the picture to the right you'll can
notice that the "F" in File has been underlined. This means you can
press the Alt key and F to access the File menu. Note: Some programs require
the user press and hold ALT to see the underlined characters. Finally, as can
also be seen some of the common features such as Open (Ctrl+O) and Save
(Ctrl+S) have shortcut keys assigned to them.
As you begin to memorize shortcut keys, you'll notice that
many applications share the same shortcut keys. We have the most commonly
shared shortcut keys in the below basic PC shortcut keys section.
Tip Users outside the United States or users using a foreign
copy of a Microsoft Windows or Microsoft application may not be able to get all
the below shortcut keys to perform the function listed below.
Basic PC shortcut keys
The below basic shortcut keys are a listing of shortcut keys
that will work with almost all IBM compatible computers and software programs.
It is highly recommended that all users keep a good reference of the below
shortcut keys or try to memorize the below keys. Doing so will dramatically
increase your productivity.
Basic PC shortcut keys.
The below basic shortcut keys are a listing of shortcut keys that will
work with almost all IBM compatible computers and software programs. It
is highly recommended that all users keep a good reference of the below
shortcut keys or try to memorize the below keys. Doing so will
dramatically increase your productivity.
Shortcut Keys Description
Alt + F File menu
options in current program.
Alt + E Edit options in
current program
F1 Universal
Help in almost every Windows program.
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 Goes to
beginning of current line.
Ctrl + Home Goes to
beginning of document.
End Goes to end of
current line.
Ctrl + End Goes
to end of document.
Shift + Home Highlights
from current position to beginning of line.
Shift + End Highlights
from current position to end of line.
Ctrl + Left arrow Moves
one word to the left at a time.
Ctrl + Right arrow Moves
one word to the right at a time
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