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Updated August 28, 2019<\/h2>\n

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Keyboard Shortcuts are designed to make routine computer functions more efficient for all users. By using simple keyboard shortcuts, you can increase your productivity and expedite common computer operations.<\/p>\n

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Most shortcuts serve to eliminate additional steps that might involve your mouse or selecting extra menus, the underlying problem is that most of these shortcuts have gone unnoticed by everyday users. While this is by no means a complete list, these shortcuts are some of the most common ones you\u2019ll regularly use.<\/p>\n

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General Keyboard Shortcuts-<\/strong><\/h3>\n

These shortcuts work across many common programs, Web Browsers, apps, and most Microsoft Office applications:<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + C (Command + C on Mac)
\nCopy the Selected Text, Image, or Item to the Clipboard.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + X (Command + X on Mac)
\nCut (remove) the Selected Text, Image, or Item and Move it to the Clipboard.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + V (Command + V on Mac)
\nPaste Contents of the Clipboard into the Current Program or Window.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + A (Command + A on Mac)
\nHighlight Everything in the Current Folder, Document, or Page.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + F (Command + F on Mac)
\nSearch for Specific Text within Document or Page.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + S (Command + S on Mac)
\nSave an Open Document, File, or Webpage.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + Z (Command + Z on Mac)
\nUndo the Last Action Performed<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + N (Command + N on Mac)
\nOpen a New Window.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + W (Command + W on Mac)
\nClose the Current Window.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + P (Command + P on Mac)
\nPrint the Current Document or Page.<\/p>\n

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Alt + Print Screen (Command + Shift + 3 on Mac)
\nScreenshot Picture of Current Screen.<\/p>\n

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Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts-<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In addition to the general shortcuts, here are a few common shortcuts you might use for Microsoft Word:<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + B
\nBold your Text<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + U
\nUnderline your Text.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + I
\nItalicize your Text.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + L
\nLeft Align your Paragraph.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + E
\nCenter Align your Paragraph.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + R
\nRight Align your Paragraph.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + J
\nJustify your Paragraph.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + K
\nCreate a Hyperlink.<\/p>\n

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F7 Key
\nLaunch the Spell Checker.<\/p>\n

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Shift + F7 Key
\nLaunch the Thesaurus.<\/p>\n

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Microsoft Excel Keyboard Shortcuts-<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In addition to the general shortcuts, here is a short list of the most useful keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Excel:<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + Space
\nHighlight the Entire Column.<\/p>\n

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Shift + Space
\nHighlight the Entire Row.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + Home
\nMove to the Beginning of a Worksheet.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + W
\nClose a Worksheet.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + O
\nOpen a Worksheet.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + Shift + Colon (:)
\nEnter the Current Time.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + Semi-Colon (;)
\nEnter the Current Date.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + 9
\nHide the Selected Rows.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + 0
\nHide the Selected Columns.<\/p>\n

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Web Browser Keyboard Shortcuts-<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In addition to the general shortcuts, here are some other shortcuts you might use in web browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge.<\/p>\n

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F5 Key
\nRefresh the Current Page.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + (+ or -)
\nZoom In or Out.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + 0
\nReset Zoom.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + Tab
\nSwitch Between Open Browser Tabs.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + Shift + T
\nOpen the Last Tab you Closed.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + D
\nBookmark the Current Site.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + H
\nOpen Browsing History.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + J
\nOpen Download History.<\/p>\n

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Ctrl + D
\nBookmark the Current Window.<\/p>\n

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Esc
\nStop the Loading of the Web Page.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Once you start using these easy shortcuts, they will become second nature and you will eventually realize how much time you’re saving! So save a click and use a shortcut!<\/p>\n

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