Who likes going the long way around? Unless you’re Ewan McGregor, most of us opt for a shortcut if there’s a quicker way to get something done (especially repetitive tasks). Sat navs are easier than reading a map; bookmarked web pages make it simple to find favourite or useful content, and shortcuts to work mean more time for family breakfast. It’s no different when using a computer. These shortcuts help you execute work quicker, like a true keyboard ninja!
Windows
CTRL + C = Copy
CTRL + X = Cut
CTRL + V = Paste
CTRL + Z = Undo
CTRL + Y = Redo
CTRL + F = Search
CTRL + A = Select all
CTRL + B = Bold
CTRL + I = Italic
CTRL + U = Underline
CTRL + N = New document/page
CTRL + O = Open a file
CTRL + S = Save
CTRL + P = Print
CTRL + ALT & Del = Task Manager
ALT + F = Open File menu
ALT + E = Open Edit menu
ALT + Tab = Switch programs
+ M = Minimise all windows + L = Lock computer
Chromium browsers
CTRL & T = Open new tab
CTRL & Shift + T = Last closed tab
CTRL & # = Move to tab #
CTRL & Shift = Next tab
CTRL & ALT + Shift = Previous tab
CTRL & W = Close current tab
CTRL & N = New window
CTRL & Shift + N = New incognito
CTRL & + = Zoom in
CTRL & – = Zoom out
CTRL & Zero = Normal zoom
CTRL & L = Move to address bar
CTRL & D = Save bookmark
CTRL & F = Search current page
Spacebar = Page down
Shift & Spacebar = Page up