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Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts can be used to complete tasks on your computer more quickly. Here are some common keyboard shortcuts you can use to save time.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl +Action
Ctrl + CCopy the selected item.
Ctrl + XCut the selected item.
Ctrl + VPaste the selected item.
Ctrl + ZUndo the last action performed.
Ctrl + FDisplay the Find dialog box.
Ctrl + PDisplay the Print dialog box.
Ctrl + NOpen a New window or create a new file in the active program.
Ctrl + ASelect all the items in a file or window. 
Ctrl + SSave the current file.
Shift + any arrow keySelect more than one item in a window or on a desktop, or select text within a document.
Shift + DeleteDelete an item permanently.
Windows + MMinimize all programs and windows.
Windows + EOpen Windows Explorer.
Windows + F or F3Find files or folders.
Alt + TabSwitch to another window or running program. Hold down the Alt key and press Tab until the window or program you want is active.
Alt + underlined letter in amenu name or dialog boxDisplay the corresponding menu or select the corresponding option in a dialog box.
TabMove to the next text box in a form.
Shift + TabMove to the previous text box in a form.
F1Display the Help dialog box of an active program.
F5Refresh the Internet browser and/or directory/folder.
F7


Check spelling in the active document.


General Tips

  • Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete (or Ctrl + Shift + Esc) to open the task manager and select “End Task” to close frozen programs.
  • Reboot (shut down and restart) when your computer’s performance slows down or stops responding.
  • Open a menu (e.g. File, Edit, etc.) in a window to see which commands have keyboard shortcuts. The shortcuts (if available) are shown next to the menu items.
  • Maintain a minimum number of desktop shortcuts (icons used to access programs, folders and/or files you use often) to help your computer run more efficiently.
  • Do not use passwords that may be easy for others to figure out (e.g. your birthday, phone number, etc.). Choose passwords that use a combination of numbers, upper and lower case letters, and special characters.
  • Do not open or read email attachments from unknown or suspicious sources – delete them immediately.
  • When using Internet search engines, narrow your search by using specific words to describe exactly what you are looking for. Put quotation marks around two or more words to search for an exact phrase.
  • Centre your monitor in front of you, at eye level, approximately an arm’s length (18-30 inches) away to avoid eye strain and body discomfort.
  • Take time to stretch when seated in front of your computer for long periods of time to avoid unwanted tension and pain – stretch within your comfort zone.
  • Give your eyes a break when looking at your computer screen for long periods of time by focusing on something other than your computer screen (e.g. focus on distant objects, work on tasks or projects that do not require your computer, etc.).
  • Take time to explore the various functions and features of your computer and software programs.
 Source from http://www.esdc.gc.ca/

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