Everyday shortcuts (Windows)
| Keys | What they do |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + C | Copy |
| Ctrl + X | Cut |
| Ctrl + V | Paste |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo |
| Ctrl + A | Select all |
| Ctrl + S | Save |
| Ctrl + P | |
| Ctrl + F | Find |
| Ctrl + N | New file or window |
| Ctrl + O | Open a file |
| F2 | Rename the selected file |
| Alt + Tab | Switch between open windows |
| Windows key + D | Show the desktop |
| Windows key + E | Open File Explorer |
| Windows key + L | Lock the computer |
| Alt + F4 | Close the current window |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager |
Word processor (Word, Docs, Writer)
| Keys | What they do |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + B | Bold |
| Ctrl + I | Italic |
| Ctrl + U | Underline |
| Ctrl + L | Align left |
| Ctrl + E | Centre |
| Ctrl + R | Align right |
| Ctrl + J | Justify |
| Ctrl + Enter | Start a new page |
| Ctrl + Home | Go to the start of the document |
| Ctrl + End | Go to the end of the document |
| F7 | Check spelling and grammar (in Word) |
Web browser
| Keys | What they do |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + T | Open a new tab |
| Ctrl + W | Close the current tab |
| Ctrl + Shift + T | Reopen the tab you just closed |
| Ctrl + L | Select the address bar |
| F5 or Ctrl + R | Reload the page |
| Ctrl + D | Bookmark the page |
| Ctrl + Tab | Go to the next tab |
| Ctrl + + and Ctrl + - | Zoom in and zoom out |
| Ctrl + 0 | Reset the zoom |
Spreadsheet (Excel, Sheets, Calc)
| Keys | What they do |
|---|---|
| F2 | Edit the selected cell |
| Ctrl + arrow key | Jump to the edge of the data |
| Ctrl + ; | Enter today's date (in Excel) |
| Alt + = | Insert an automatic sum (in Excel) |
| F4 | Repeat the last action, or lock a cell reference with dollar signs |
| Ctrl + Space | Select the whole column |
| Shift + Space | Select the whole row |
Presentations (PowerPoint, Slides, Impress)
| Keys | What they do |
|---|---|
| F5 | Start the slide show from the beginning |
| Shift + F5 | Start the slide show from the current slide |
| Ctrl + M | Add a new slide (in PowerPoint) |
| Esc | End the slide show |
| Arrow keys or Page Down | Move to the next slide |
Typing tips
- Keep your fingers on the home row: A S D F for the left hand and J K L ; for the right hand.
- Use the bumps on F and J to find the home row without looking.
- Look at the screen, not the keys, and aim for accuracy before speed.
- Sit upright with your wrists straight and your feet flat on the floor, and rest your eyes every 20 minutes.