All business owners could use extra time in their day, right? To help you be more efficient and save time while on the computer, we’ve compiled a list of commonly used keyboard shortcuts for you. Keyboard shortcuts are simply keyboard combinations that perform a specific command. For example, instead of going to click File, then clicking Save, you can press both the CTRL and S keys to perform the command.
| Function |
Shortcut |
| Save |
CTRL + S |
| Open |
CTRL + O |
| Print |
CTRL + P |
| Copy |
CTRL + C |
| Cut |
CTRL + X |
| Paste |
CTRL + V |
| Undo |
CTRL + Z |
| Find |
CTRL + F |
| Bold |
CTRL + B |
| Italic |
CTRL + I |
| Underline |
CTRL + U |
| Zoom In |
CTRL + + |
| Zoom Out |
CTRL + - |
| Select all items in current window |
CTRL + A |
| Delete an item immediately without placing it in the Recycle Bin |
SHIFT + DELETE |
| Switch to another running program (hold down the ALT key and then press the TAB key to view the task-switching window) |
ALT + TAB |
| Minimize all open windows and display the desktop |
Windows Logo + D |
| Find files or folders |
Windows Logo + F |
| Open Control Panel |
Windows Logo + C |
The shortcuts shown here are for Windows operating systems. However, if you are using a Mac operating system, many of the same shortcuts exist by using the command key in place of the CTRL key.
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