Class 6.09: Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are single keys or a combination of keys pressed on the keyboard to perform a task that would typically require a mouse.  Keyboard shortcuts are a time saver that with a bit of practice will make you a more efficient computer user.

Most keyboard shortcuts are universal on Windows computers, meaning that they can be used in a variety of applications. For example, the keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste can be used in a word processor program like Microsoft word and also in an internet browser program such as Google Chrome.

Press To do this
Windows logo key Open or close the Start menu.
Alt + Tab Press Alt key to switch between open windows
Delete Send a selected file or files to the Recycle Bin
Enter Open a selected program or file
Ctrl + A Select all text or items in an active window
Ctrl + C Copy a selected item/text
Ctrl + X Cut a selected item/text
Ctrl + V Paste a selected item/text
Ctrl + Z Undo

 

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