Computer Shortcut Keys

• 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+DRA =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

PC Keyboard Shortcuts:-

• Document Cursor Controls
• HOME =to beginning of line or far left of field or screen
• END= to end of line, or far right of field or screen
• CTRL+HOME= to the top
• CTRL+END= to the bottom
• PAGE UP = moves document or dialog box up one page
• PAGE DOWN  =moves document or dialog down one page
• ARROW KEYS= move focus in documents, dialogs, etc.
• CTRL+ > = next word
• CTRL+SHIFT+ > = selects word

Windows Explorer Tree Control:-

• Numeric Keypad * = Expand all under current selection
• Numeric Keypad += Expands current selection
• Numeric Keypad – = Collapses current selection

Special Characters:-

• ‘ 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

PC Keyboard Shortcuts
Creating unique images in a uniform world:-

• é =alt 0233
• É= alt 0201
• ñ= alt 0241
• ÷ = alt 0247

File menu options in current program:-

• Alt + E =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:-

• Alt + Tab =Switch between open applications
• Shift + Tab=Switch backwards between open applications
• Alt + Print Screen=Create screen shot for current program
• Ctrl + Alt + Del Reboot/Windows = Task manager
• Ctrl + Esc = Bring up start menu
• Alt + Esc = Switch between applications on taskbar
• F2 =Rename selected icon
• F3= Start find from desktop
• F4 =Open the drive selection when browsing
• F5= Refresh contents
• Alt + F4 =Close current open program
• Ctrl + F4= Close window in program
• Ctrl + Plus Key=Automatically adjust widths of all columns in Windows Explorer
• Alt + Enter = Open properties window of selected icon or program
• Shift + F10 =Simulate right-click on selected item
• Shift + Del =Delete programs/files permanently Holding Shift
• During BootupBoot safe mode or bypass system files Holding Shift
• During Bootup-When putting in an audio CD, will prevent CD Player from playing

WINKEY SHORTCUTS:-

• WINKEY + D =Bring desktop to the top of other windows
• WINKEY + M= Minimize all windows
• SHIFT + M = Undo the minimize done by WINKEY + M and WINKEY + D
• WINKEY + E =Open Microsoft Explorer
• WINKEY + Tab= Cycle through open programs on taskbar
• WINKEY + F= Display the Windows® Search/Find feature
• CTRL + F=Display the search for computers window
• WINKEY + F1= Display the 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 & later)

OUTLOOK  SHORTCUT KEYS:-

• 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 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:-

• 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 new/blank document
• Ctrl + O =Open options
• Ctrl + P =Open the print window
• Ctrl + F =Open find box
• Ctrl + I =Italicize highlighted selection
• Ctrl + K =Insert link
• Ctrl + U =Underline highlighted selection
• Ctrl + V= Paste
• Ctrl + Y= Redo the last action performed
• Ctrl + Z =Undo last action
• Ctrl + G =Find and replace options
• Ctrl + H =Find and replace options
• Ctrl + J= Justify paragraph alignment
• Ctrl + L =Align selected text or line to the left
• Ctrl + Q =Align selected paragraph to the left
• Ctrl + E =Align selected

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