Computer shortcut keys

 



The common categories of computer shortcuts:

1.General Shortcuts: These are basic shortcuts that work across most applications and operating systems, such as copy (Ctrl+C), paste (Ctrl+V), and undo (Ctrl+Z).

2.Windows Shortcuts: These are shortcuts that are specific to the Windows operating system, such as opening the Start menu (Windows key), minimizing a window (Windows key + down arrow), and opening Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc).

3.Mac Shortcuts: These are shortcuts that are specific to the macOS operating system, such as taking a screenshot (Command+Shift+3), opening Spotlight (Command+Space), and force-quitting an application (Command+Option+Escape).

4.Browser Shortcuts: These are shortcuts that are specific to web browsers, such as opening a new tab (Ctrl+T), closing a tab (Ctrl+W), and reloading a page (Ctrl+R).

5.Application-specific Shortcuts: These are shortcuts that are specific to particular applications, such as switching to the next tab in Excel (Ctrl+Tab), saving a document in Word (Ctrl+S), and creating a new layer in Photoshop (Ctrl+Shift+N).

6.Accessibility Shortcuts: These are shortcuts that are designed to make computing easier for people with disabilities, such as enlarging the text on the screen (Ctrl++), activating the on-screen keyboard (Windows key+U), and using voice commands (Windows key+H).

7.Gaming Shortcuts: These are shortcuts that are used in video games to perform specific actions, such as jumping (Spacebar), reloading a weapon (R), and crouching (Ctrl).

General shortcuts

Ctrl+ letter

Ctrl + A: Select all items in a document or window

Ctrl + B: Bold text

Ctrl + C: Copy selected item(s)

Ctrl + D: Delete selected item(s)

Ctrl + E: Center text or object

Ctrl + F: Find text or item

Ctrl + G: Go to a specific page or location

Ctrl + H: Replace text or item

Ctrl + I: Italicize text

Ctrl + J: Justify text or object

Ctrl + K: Create hyperlink

Ctrl + L: Align text or object to the left

Ctrl + M: Indent selected paragraph

Ctrl + N: Create new document or window

Ctrl + O: Open existing document or file

Ctrl + P: Print current document or file

Ctrl + Q: Quit or close application or program

Ctrl + R: Align text or object to the right

Ctrl + S: Save current document or file

Ctrl + T: Open new tab in web browser or application

Ctrl + U: Underline text

Ctrl + V: Paste copied item(s)

Ctrl + W: Close current document or window

Ctrl + X: Cut selected item(s)

Ctrl + Y: Redo previous action

Ctrl + Z: Undo previous action

Ctrl+number

Ctrl + 1: Single line spacing

Ctrl + 2: Double line spacing

Ctrl + 5: 1.5 line spacing

Ctrl+F

Ctrl + F1: Hide or show the ribbon in Microsoft Office applications

Ctrl + F2: Print preview in Microsoft Office applications

Ctrl + F3: Insert or edit building blocks in Microsoft Office applications

Ctrl + F4: Close current window in Microsoft Office applications

Ctrl + F5: Refresh current window or document

Ctrl + F6: Switch between open windows in Microsoft Office applications

Ctrl + F7: Activate the spell checker in Microsoft Office applications

Ctrl + F8: Resize the window in Microsoft Office applications

Ctrl + F9: Insert an empty field in Microsoft Office applications

Ctrl + F10: Maximize or restore the window in Microsoft Office applications

Ctrl + F11: Insert a new worksheet in Microsoft Excel

Ctrl + F12: Open the "Save As" dialog box in Microsoft Office applications

Ctrl+Alt

Ctrl+Alt+Del: This shortcut brings up the Windows Security dialog box, which allows you to lock your computer, switch users, log off, change your password, or open the Task Manager.

Ctrl+Alt+Tab: This shortcut switches between open windows on your computer.

Ctrl+Alt+Esc: This shortcut opens the Task Manager directly, allowing you to manage running applications and processes.

Ctrl+Alt+Shift: This combination of keys is often used in conjunction with other keys for various purposes, such as Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Esc to open the Task Manager directly without using the Windows Security dialog box.

Ctrl+Alt+F1 through F12: These shortcuts are used to switch between virtual consoles in Linux and Unix systems.

Ctrl+Alt+PrtScn: This shortcut takes a screenshot of your entire screen and saves it to your clipboard.

Ctrl+Alt+Left/Right Arrow: This shortcut rotates your screen orientation by 90 degrees to the left or right, respectively, in some graphics cards or display

Ctrl+shift

Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open the task manager directly

Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Move to the previous tab in a web browser or application

Ctrl+Shift+A: Select all contents of a document or window

Ctrl+Shift+B: Open the Organize Bookmarks window in Mozilla Firefox

Ctrl+Shift+C: Copy the formatting of selected text

Ctrl+Shift+D: Bookmark all tabs in Google Chrome

Ctrl+Shift+E: Open the My Computer window in Microsoft Windows

Ctrl+Shift+F: Search for a file or folder in Windows File Explorer

Ctrl+Shift+G: Search again for the next instance of the search item in Windows File Explorer

Ctrl+Shift+H: Replace text in Microsoft Word

Ctrl+Shift+I: Open the Developer Tools in Google Chrome

Ctrl+Shift+J: Open the Developer Tools in Mozilla Firefox

Ctrl+Shift+K: Open the Web Console in Mozilla Firefox

Ctrl+Shift+L: Create a bullet point list in Microsoft Word

Ctrl+Shift+M: Open a new message in Gmail

Ctrl+Shift+N: Open a new incognito window in Google Chrome

Ctrl+Shift+O: Open a file in Google Chrome

Ctrl+Shift+P: Print the current page or document

Ctrl+Shift+Q: Log out of your Google account

Ctrl+Shift+R: Refresh the current page in Google Chrome

Ctrl+Shift+S: Save the current document or page

Ctrl+Shift+T: Reopen the last closed tab in a web browser

Ctrl+Shift+U: Underline selected text in Microsoft Word

Ctrl+Shift+V: Paste the contents of the clipboard as plain text

Ctrl+Shift+W: Close the current window in Google Chrome

Ctrl+Shift+X: Cut the selected text or item and copy it to the clipboard

Ctrl+Shift+Y: Open the History tab in Google Chrome

Ctrl+Shift+Z: Redo the last action in Microsoft Word

Common keyboard shortcuts that use the Command (⌘) key on a Mac:

Command + C: Copy

Command + V: Paste

Command + X: Cut

Command + Z: Undo

Command + A: Select all

Command + F: Find

Command + G: Find next

Command + S: Save

Command + P: Print

Command + N: New document or window

Command + T: Open a new tab in a web browser

Command + W: Close the current window or tab

Command + Q: Quit the current application

Command + Shift + N: Create a new folder

Command + Shift + 4: Take a screenshot of a selected area of the screen.

The common Windows key shortcuts:

Windows Key: Open the Start menu

Windows Key + A: Open the Action Center

Windows Key + C: Open Cortana in listening mode

Windows Key + D: Show/hide desktop

Windows Key + E: Open File Explorer

Windows Key + G: Open the Game Bar (for gaming purposes)

Windows Key + H: Open the dictation toolbar

Windows Key + I: Open Settings

Windows Key + K: Open the Connect pane to connect to wireless displays and audio devices

Windows Key + L: Lock your PC or switch accounts

Windows Key + M: Minimize all windows

Windows Key + P: Project to a second screen or display

Windows Key + R: Open the Run dialog box

Windows Key + S: Open the Search bar

Windows Key + U: Open Ease of Access Center

Windows Key + X: Open the Quick Link menu

Windows Key + Number (1-9): Launch the corresponding app on the taskbar

Windows Key + Tab: Open Task View

Windows Key + Print Screen: Capture a screenshot and save it to the Pictures folder

Windows Key + Ctrl + D: Create a new virtual desktop

Windows Key + Ctrl + F4: Close the current virtual desktop

Windows Key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow: Switch between virtual desktops

Windows Key + Shift + S: Take a screenshot of a specific area and copy it to the clipboard

 Note:These windows shortcuts may not be available in older versions of Windows or on certain devices.








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