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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Alt + T | Opens the terminal window |
| Ctrl + P | Print (just like in Windows) |