Computer Shortcut Keys from a to z

Introduction:

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“In today’s fast-paced digital world, efficiency is key. Knowing computer shortcut keys can transform how you work, allowing you to complete tasks more quickly and smoothly. This guide covers essential shortcut keys for both Windows and Mac that will help you navigate your computer like a pro.”

What Are Shortcut Keys?

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Benefits of Using Shortcut Keys

• Increased productivity
• Time-saving
• Reduced strain from repetitive tasks

List of Essential Shortcut Keys (With Explanations)

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MS Word Shortcut Keys:

Shortcut Keys	Actions/Functions
Ctrl + F3	Cut to the Spike
Ctrl + F4	Close the active document
Ctrl + F5	Restore the document window size
Ctrl + F6	Switch between open documents
Ctrl + F7	Activate the Spelling and Grammar check
Ctrl + F8	Extend a selection
Ctrl + F9	Insert an empty field
Ctrl + F10	Maximize the document window
Ctrl + F11	Lock a field
Ctrl + F12	Open the “Save As” dialog box

MS Excel Shortcut Keys:

Shortcut Keys	Actions/Functions
Ctrl + Arrow keys	Move to the edge of the data region
Ctrl + Space	Select the entire column
Ctrl + Shift + “+”	Select entire row
Ctrl + “-“	Insert a new worksheet
Ctrl + Shift + “$”	Delete the selected cells
Ctrl + Shift + “%”	Apply currency format
Ctrl + Shift + “#”	Apply percentage format
Ctrl + E,S,V	Apply date format
Ctrl + D	Paste special
Ctrl + R	Fill right

MS PowerPoint Shortcut Keys:

Shortcut Keys	Actions/Functions
Ctrl + Enter	Insert a new slide
Ctrl + M	Insert a new slide in the slide sorter view
F5	Start the presentation
Ctrl + F5	Start the presentation from the current slide
Alt + Shift + Left Arrow	Promote a paragraph
Alt + Shift + Right Arrow	Demote a paragraph
Ctrl + Shift + “+”	Insert a new slide
Ctrl + D	Duplicate the selected slide
Ctrl + E	Center align text

File Management Shortcut Keys:

Windows Key	Actions/Functions	Mac Key
Ctrl + A	Rename a file	Command + A
Ctrl + F	Delete a file	Command + F
Ctrl + H	Open File Explorer/Finder	Command + Option + F
Home	Search for Files	Command + Left Arrow
End	Properties of a File	Command + Right Arrow

Text Editing (Universal) Shortcut Keys:

Windows Key	Actions/Functions	Mac Key
Ctrl + A	Select All	Command + A
Ctrl + F	Find	Command + F
Ctrl + H	Replace	Command + Option + F
Home	Move to Beginning of Line	Command + Left Arrow
End	Move to End of Line	Command + Right Arrow
Ctrl + Backspace	Delete Word to the Left	Option + Backspace
Ctrl + Delete	Delete Word to the Right	Option + Delete

Web Browsers Shortcut Keys:

Windows Key	Actions/Functions	Mac Key
Ctrl + T	Open New Tab	Command + T
Ctrl + W	Close Current Tab	Command + W
Ctrl + Shift + T	Reopen Closed Tab	Command + Shift + T
F5 / Ctrl + R	Refresh Page	Command + R
Ctrl + H	Open History	Command + Y
Ctrl + J	Open Downloads	Command + Option + L
Ctrl + Shift + I	Open Developer Tools	Command + Option + I
Ctrl + F	Search on Page	Command + F

Development Tools (e.g., IDEs like VSCode, PyCharm, etc.) Shortcut Keys:

Windows Key	Actions/Functions	Mac Key
F5	Run Code	Control + R
Shift + F6	Rename Variable/Class/Method	Command + F2
Ctrl + P	Open File	Command + P
Ctrl + Shift + I	Format Code	Command + Option + L
Ctrl + G	Go to Line	Command + G
Ctrl + D	Duplicate Line	Command + D
Ctrl + /	Comment/Uncomment Line	Command + /
Ctrl + Shift + F	Find in Files	Command + Shift + F

Windows-Specific Shortcut Keys:

Windows Key Combination	Actions/Functions
Windows Key + I	Open Settings
Ctrl + Shift + Esc	Open Task Manager
Windows Key + Left/Right	Snap Window to Left/Right
Windows Key + Up Arrow	Maximize Window
Windows Key + Down Arrow	Minimize Window
PrtScn	Take Screenshot (Full Screen)
Windows Key + Shift + S	Take Screenshot (Partial Screen)

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