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17 Simple Keystrokes Every PC User Needs
New computer users often feel as if they spend more time learning new software than using it. And that’s true when they must start from scratch to learn every new keystroke for every new software application they acquire. Advanced users realize that’s not always necessary. There are a number of cross-platform shortcuts, those that can be used throughout the majority of Windows programs, that will speed up your computing tasks and enhance your ability to learn new software. Memorizing these few keystrokes will help you transfer your skills from program to program and will make all your computing easier and more enjoyable. These simple skills will transform you into an advanced computer user quicker than you can print this article.
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TASK |
KEYSTROKE |
ACTION |
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New |
Ctrl-N |
Opens a new document (as in Microsoft Word) or a new window (as in Microsoft Explorer) |
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Open |
Ctrl-O |
Opens an existing document |
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Close Document |
Ctrl-W |
Closes an open document or window; does NOT close the program |
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Close Program |
Alt-F4 |
Closes the active program (the one on which the cursor rests); if no programs are open, shutdowns Windows |
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Save |
Ctrl-S |
Saves the active document |
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Select All |
Ctrl-A |
Selects all text in the active document or window |
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Ctrl-P |
Prints the active document or contents of the active window |
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Undo |
Ctrl-Z |
Undoes the last action performed (as in typing, deleting, etc.) |
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Redo |
Ctrl-Y |
Redoes the last action performed (as in typing, deleting, pasting, etc.) |
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Search |
Ctrl-F |
Searches for a word or phrase in the active document or window |
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Copy |
Ctrl-C |
Copies the highlighted text, graphic, etc. |
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Paste |
Ctrl-V |
Pastes the text, graphic, etc. that was last copied (i.e., that is "on the clipboard") |
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Help |
F1 |
Displays help (if available) on the active program, task, or window |
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Move Between Paragraphs |
Ctrl-Up Arrow or Ctrl-Down Arrow |
Quickly moves the cursor from one paragraph to another |
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Move within a Table |
Tab or Shift-Tab |
Moves forward or backward, respectively, within table cells |
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Move to Top or Bottom of a Document / Window |
Ctrl-Page Up or Ctrl-Page Down |
Moves cursor to the top or bottom of the active document or window |
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Refresh |
F5 |
Refreshes the screen, document or window so that the most current data is visible |
There are other shortcuts available in most Windows programs. To learn them, go to Help (F1) and look for “shortcuts.” You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll become a power user by learning and applying these keystroke tips.
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