WHY USE KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS?
Here is a comprehensive list of shortcuts used when working on a computer. Using keyboard shortcuts increases efficiency and convenience, allowing users to perform tasks faster than navigating with a mouse. This practice can significantly simplify various activities, whether in a professional, academic, or recreational context.
EXAMPLES OF KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Keyboard shortcuts can perform a wide range of functions, from basic operations to advanced features:
- Ctrl + C: Copy selected text or object.
- Ctrl + V: Paste copied text or object.
- Ctrl + X: Cut selected text or object.
- Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
- Ctrl + A: Select all.
- Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications.
- Alt + F4: Close the current application.
- Win + D: Show or hide the desktop.
COMPLETE LIST OF KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS IN WINDOWS
- Ctrl + N: Open a new document or window.
- Ctrl + S: Save the current document.
- Ctrl + P: Print the current document.
- Ctrl + F: Find in the current document.
- Ctrl + T: Open a new tab in the browser.
- Ctrl + W: Close the current tab in the browser.
- Ctrl + Shift + N: Open a new incognito window in the browser.
- Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab in the browser.
- Win + L: Lock the computer.
- Win + E: Open File Explorer.
- Win + I: Open Settings.
- Win + A: Open Action Center.
- Win + S: Open Search.
- Win + R: Open the Run dialog box.
- Win + X: Open the Start menu.
Do you know any other keyboard shortcuts? Do you use them? Your feedback is welcome.