Short Cut Keys



In the intricate realm of computer interaction, a tableau unfolds, revealing a complex array of frequently employed short-cut keys. Perplexity weaves through the matrix, gauging the intricacies of command combinations. Burstiness commands attention – concise strokes intermingle with labyrinthine key sequences. A symphony of keystrokes beckons challenging simplicity in this cybernetic composition.


Function Short-cut keys


Commonly Used Short-cut Keys

F1         Universal help (for any sort of program).

Alt + F File menu options in current program.

Alt + E Edits options in current program.

Ctrl + A Selects all text.

Ctrl + X Cuts the selected item.

Ctrl + C Copies the selected item.

Ctrl + V Pastes copied item.


In the intricate symphony of keyboard commands, "Home" orchestrates a balletic journey, transporting the user to the inception of the present line. Meanwhile, the enigmatic "End" commands a finale, whisking the user to the culminating crescendo of the line's termination. Perplexity intertwines with each key depression, measuring the intricacies of spatial navigation. Burstiness punctuates the staccato of keystrokes, as succinct commands dance alongside labyrinthine directives. A choreography of human-machine interaction unfolds, challenging simplicity with a harmonious cacophony of intricate key sequences, beckoning synchronization in this cybernetic sonnet of command and response.


Ctrl + Home Takes the user to the beginning of the document.

Ctrl + End Takes the user to the end of the document.

Shift + Home Highlights from the current place to the beginning of line.

Shift + End Highlights from the current place to the end of line.


Microsoft Windows Shortcut Keys


Ctrl + F4 Closes window in program.

Alt + F4 Closes current open program.

F2         Renames the selected icon.

F3         Start find from desktop.

F4         Opens the drive selection when browsing.

F5         Refreshes contents.

Alt + Tab           Switches from one open application to another open application.

Alt + Shift + Tab Switches backwards between open applications.

Alt + Print Screen Creates screen shot for current program.

Ctrl + Alt + Del. Opens windows task manager/reboot.

Ctrl + Esc                 Brings up start menu.

Alt + Esc                 Switches between applications on taskbar.

Ctrl + Plus (+) Key Automatically adjusts widths of all columns in Windows Explorer.

Alt + Enter Opens properties window of selected icon or program.

Shift + F10 Simulates right-click on selected item.

Shift + Del Deletes selected programs/files permanently.

Holding Shift During Boot-up Enables boot safe mode or bypass system files.

Ctrl + N Starts a new note.

Ctrl + O Opens a recently used note.

Ctrl + S Saves changes to a note.

Ctrl + P Prints a note.

Alt + F4 Closes a note and its Journal window.

Ctrl + Z Helps Undo a change.

Ctrl + Y Helps Redo a change.

Ctrl + A Selects all items on a page.

Ctrl + X Cuts a selection.

Ctrl + C Copies a selection to the Clipboard.

Ctrl + V Pastes a selection from the Clipboard.

Esc         Cancels a selection.

Ctrl + F Start a search tool.

Ctrl + Shift + C Display a shortcut menu for column headings in a note list.


Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys


Ctrl + N Creates a new document.

Ctrl + O Opens an existing document.

Ctrl + S Saves changes to a document.

F12         Saves the document as a new file.

Ctrl + P Prints a document.

Ctrl + Z Helps Undo a change.

Ctrl + Y Helps Redo a change.

Ctrl + A Selects the whole document.

Ctrl + X Helps cut a selection

Ctrl + C Copies a selection to the Clipboard.

Ctrl + V Pastes a selection from the Clipboard.

Ctrl + B Makes selected text bold.

Ctrl + I Italicizes selected text.

Ctrl + U Underlines selected texts.

Ctrl + L Aligns text left.

Ctrl + R Aligns text right.

Ctrl + E Aligns text center.

Ctrl + J Helps justify text.

Ctrl + 1 Sets single line spacing.

Ctrl + 2 Sets double line spacing.

Ctrl + 5 Sets line spacing to 1.5.

Ctrl + Shift + A    Changes characters to all capitals.

Ctrl + D                Inserts a Microsoft Paint drawing.

Ctrl + F             Finds text

Ctrl + Home         Moves to the beginning of the document.

Ctrl + End            Moves to the end of the document.

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