Do you want to use your computer faster and easier? Keyboard shortcuts can help! They save time and make tasks simple, like writing, editing, or moving around your screen. Whether you’re a student, worker, or just love computers, these shortcuts are for you. In this guide, we share the best and most useful shortcuts. They’re easy to find and learn. Let’s start and make your computer work better with these simple tricks!
Table of Contents
Important Shortcut Keys for Computer
General Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| 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 + Enter | Opens properties dialog |
| Ctrl + Esc | Opens Start menu |
| Ctrl + Alt + Del | Opens Task Manager, reboots computer |
| Shift + Delete | Full wipe delete (bypasses Recycle Bin) |
Document Cursor Controls
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Home | To beginning of line or far left |
| End | To end of line or far right |
| Ctrl + Home | To the top of document |
| Ctrl + End | To the bottom of document |
| Page Up | Moves document up one page |
| Page Down | Moves document down one page |
| Ctrl + → | Next word |
| Ctrl + Shift + → | Selects word |
Windows Explorer Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| **Numeric Keypad *** | Expand all under current selection |
| Numeric Keypad + | Expands current selection |
| Numeric Keypad – | Collapses current selection |
| Backspace | Switch to parent folder |
Windows Key (WINKEY) Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Win + D | Bring desktop to the top |
| Win + M | Minimize all windows |
| Win + Shift + M | Undo minimize |
| Win + E | Open Microsoft Explorer |
| Win + R | Open the Run window |
| Win + L | Lock the computer |
| Win + F | Display Windows Search/Find feature |
Microsoft Word Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + N | Open new/blank document |
| Ctrl + O | Open options |
| Ctrl + P | Open the print window |
| Ctrl + F | Open find box |
| Ctrl + H | Find and replace options |
| Ctrl + J | Justify paragraph alignment |
| Ctrl + L | Align selected text to the left |
| Ctrl + E | Align selected text to the center |
Microsoft Outlook Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Alt + S | Send the email |
| Ctrl + R | Reply to an email |
| Ctrl + F | Forward an email |
| Ctrl + N | Create a new email |
| Ctrl + Shift + A | Create a new appointment |
| Ctrl + Shift + K | Add a new task |
Special Characters (Alt + Code)
| Character | Code |
|---|---|
| ‘ | Alt + 0145 |
| ’ | Alt + 0146 |
| “ | Alt + 0147 |
| ” | Alt + 0148 |
| – | Alt + 0150 |
| — | Alt + 0151 |
| … | Alt + 0133 |
| • | Alt + 0149 |
| ® | Alt + 0174 |
| © | Alt + 0169 |
| ™ | Alt + 0153 |
| ° | Alt + 0176 |
Notes
- Some shortcuts may vary depending on the program or operating system.
- For Alt + number shortcuts, ensure Num Lock is on and use the numeric keypad.
