Basic PC Shortcut Keys

Below is a list of some of the most commonly used basic shortcut keys that work with IBM compatible computers and software.

It is highly recommended that all users keep a reference to these shortcut keys or try to memorize them. Doing so will dramatically increase your productivity.

Tip

Besides the special character shortcuts listed here, some are also located on the number keys (below the F1 - F12 keys).

You can enter these special characters by pressing the Shift key and the number key that has the special character listed on it.

Shortcut Keys Description

Alt+F File menu options in current program.

Alt+E Open Edit options in current program.

Alt+Tab Switch between open programs.

F1 View help information (F1 is used by almost every Windows program to display help).

F2 Rename a selected file.

F5 Refresh the current program window.

Ctrl+D Bookmarks the current page in most Internet browsers.

Ctrl+N Create a new or blank document in some software, or open a new tab in most Internet browsers.

Ctrl+O Open a file in the current software.

Ctrl+A Select all text.

Ctrl+B Change selected text to be bold.

Ctrl+I Change selected text to be in italics.

Ctrl+U Change selected text to be underlined.

Ctrl+F Open find window for current document or window.

Ctrl+S Save current document file.

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

Ctrl+Y Redo last action.

Ctrl+Z Undo last action.

Ctrl+K Insert hyperlink for selected text.

Ctrl+P Print the current page or document.

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.

Ctrl+Esc Open the Start menu.

Ctrl+Shift+Esc Open Windows Task Manager.

Alt+F4 Close the currently active program.

Alt+Enter Open the properties for the selected item (file, folder, shortcut, etc.).

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