The below basic shortcut keys are a listing of shortcut keys that will work with almost all IBM compatible computers and software programs. It is highly recommended that all users keep a good reference of the below short cut keys and/or try to memorize the below keys. Doing so will dramatically increase your productivity.
Shortcut Keys |
Description |
Alt + F |
File menu options in current program. |
Alt + E |
Edit options in current program |
F1 |
Universal Help in 90% of Windows programs. |
Ctrl + A |
Select all text. |
Ctrl + X |
Cut selected item. |
Shift + Del |
Cut selected item. |
Ctrl + C |
Copy selected item. |
Ctrl + Ins |
Copy selected item |
Ctrl + V |
Paste |
Shift + Ins |
Paste |
Home |
Goes to beginning of current line. |
Ctrl + Home |
Goes to beginning of document. |
End |
Goes to end of current line. |
Ctrl + End |
Goes to end of document. |
Shift + Home |
Highlights from current position to beginning of line. |
Shift + End |
Highlights from current position to end of line. |
Ctrl + Left arrow |
Moves one word to the left at a time. |
Ctrl + Right arrow |
Moves one word to the right at a time. |
