Keyboard shortcuts can save you time and make you more efficient with your computer. Here are some common keyboard shortcuts.
Most Windows applications
Type | To Get |
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Ctrl + S | Save |
Ctrl + Z | Undo |
Ctrl + X | Cut |
Ctrl + C | Copy |
Ctrl + V | Paste |
Ctrl + P | |
Esc | Cancel |
Tab | Move to next input field |
Windows Desktop
The Windows key () is usually found on the left side of the bottom row of the keyboard between 'Ctrl' and 'Alt.'
Type | To Get |
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Windows key + E | Launch Windows Explorer |
F2 | Rename file or folder |
Windows key + M | Minimize all Windows |
Alt + F4 | Close current Window |
Windows key + R | Open "Run" dialog |
Alt + Tab | Switch between Windows (very useful when computer seems hung) |
Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Invoke "Task Manager" |
Ctrl + Alt + Del | Change password or invoke "Task Manager" |
Windows key + L | Lock the computer (Only works in Windows XP when "fast user switching" is disabled) |
Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, & Chrome
Type | To Get |
---|---|
Ctrl + Enter | Prepends "http://www." and appends ".com" to what you typed in the Address box |
Ubuntu
Type | To Get |
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Ctrl + Alt + T | Opens the terminal window |
Ctrl + P | Print (just like in Windows) |