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 + C | Copy the selected item. |
Ctrl + X | Cut the selected item. |
Ctrl + V | Paste the selected item. |
Ctrl + Z | Undo the last action performed. |
Ctrl + F | Display the Find dialog box. |
Ctrl + P | Display the Print dialog box. |
Ctrl + N | Open a New window or create a new file in the active program. |
Ctrl + A | Select all the items in a file or window. |
Ctrl + S | Save the current file. |
Shift + any arrow key | Select more than one item in a window or on a desktop, or select text within a document. |
Shift + Delete | Delete an item permanently. |
Windows + M | Minimize all programs and windows. |
Windows + E | Open Windows Explorer. |
Windows + F or F3 | Find files or folders. |
Alt + Tab | Switch 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 box | Display the corresponding menu or select the corresponding option in a dialog box. |
Tab | Move to the next text box in a form. |
Shift + Tab | Move to the previous text box in a form. |
F1 | Display the Help dialog box of an active program. |
F5 | Refresh 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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