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 |