Computer Short Keys to Maximize Your Performance : master these essential keyboard shortcuts

Looking to improve your computer productivity? Learn about the power of keyboard shortcuts in our latest blog post. Discover the benefits now.




Keyboard shortcuts are one of the most efficient ways to navigate and operate a computer. By using keyboard shortcuts, you can reduce the amount of time spent clicking and scrolling through menus and options. Instead, you can simply press a few keys and get your work done faster.


But what exactly are keyboard shortcuts, and how do they work? 

Essentially, a keyboard shortcut is a combination of two or more keys that perform a specific action. For example, pressing Ctrl + C on a Windows computer will copy a selected piece of text or image, while pressing Command + C on a Mac will do the same thing.

Benefits of Using Keyboard Shortcuts

  1. The benefits of using keyboard shortcuts are numerous. For one, they can save you time and increase your productivity. By eliminating the need to navigate through menus and options with a mouse, you can complete tasks more quickly and efficiently. Keyboard shortcuts can also help reduce the strain on your hands and wrists, since you won't have to move the mouse around as much.
  2. Another advantage of keyboard shortcuts is that they can be used by anyone, regardless of their computer skills or experience. Whether you're a seasoned computer user or a newbie, you can benefit from using keyboard shortcuts.


There are hundreds of keyboard shortcuts available for different programs and operating systems. Some of the most common shortcuts include Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V for copy and paste, Ctrl + Z for undo, and Ctrl + S for saving your work. However, the exact shortcuts you use will depend on your computer(your windows version) and the programs ( browse through our website for more keyboard shortcuts for different programs).


If you're new to using keyboard shortcuts, there are a few tips you can follow .Here we have brought you some keyword shortcuts that you can use anytime you are on computer.

F1: 

  • Display Help

F2: 

  • Rename the selected item

F3: 

  • Search for a file or folder

F4:

  •  Display the address bar list in File Explorer

F5:

  •  Refresh the active window

F6: 

  • Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop

F10: 

  • Activate the Menu bar in the active app

ALT + F4: 

  • Close the active item, or exit the active app

ALT + ESC:

  •  Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened

ALT + ENTER: 

  • Display properties for the selected item

ALT + SPACEBAR:

  •  Open the shortcut menu for the active window

ALT + LEFT ARROW

  • Back

ALT + RIGHT ARROW:

  •  Forward

ALT + PAGE UP: 

  • Move up one screen

ALT + PAGE DOWN:

  •  Move down one screen

ALT + TAB:

  •  Switch between open apps (except desktop apps)

CTRL + F4: 

  • Close the active document (in apps that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)

CTRL + A: 

  • Select all items in a document or window

CTRL + C or CTRL + INSERT: 

  • Copy the selected item

CTRL + D / DELETE: 

  • Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin

CTRL + R or F5: 

  • Refresh the active window

CTRL + V or SHIFT + INSERT: 

  • Paste the selected item

CTRL + X:

  •  Cut the selected item

CTRL + Y: 

  • Redo an action

CTRL + Z:

  •  Undo an action

CTRL + + or CTRL + -:

  •  Zoom in or out of a large NUMBER of items, like apps pinned to the Start screen

CTRL + mouse scroll wheel: 

  • Change the size of desktop icons or zoom in or out of a large NUMBER of items, like apps pinned to the Start screen

CTRL + RIGHT ARROW:

  •  Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word

CTRL + LEFT ARROW: 

  • Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word

CTRL + DOWN ARROW: 

  • Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph

CTRL + UP ARROW: 

  • Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph

CTRL + ALT + TAB: 

  • Use the arrow keys to switch between all open apps

CTRL + ARROW + SPACEBAR: 

  • Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop

CTRL + SHIFT + ARROW:

  •  Select a block of text

CTRL + ESC: 

  • Open the Start screen

CTRL + SHIFT + ESC: 

  • Open Task Manager

CTRL + SHIFT:

  • Switch the keyboard layout when multiple keyboard layouts are available

CTRL + SPACEBAR: 

  • Turn the Chinese input method editor (IME) on or off

SHIFT + F10: 

  • Display the shortcut menu for the selected item

SHIFT + ARROW: 

  • Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document

SHIFT + DELETE: 

  • Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first

RIGHT ARROW: 

  • Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu

LEFT ARROW: 

  • Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu

ESC: 

  • Stop or leave the current task

CONCLUSION : 

keyboard shortcuts are a simple yet effective way to make your computer usage more efficient and productive. Whether you're a student, professional, or just an everyday computer user, incorporating keyboard shortcuts into your routine can save you time and streamline your workflow. With a little practice, you'll be using keyboard shortcuts like a pro in no time.



All these shortcut keys are well tested in our computer . If you face any problems while using these shortcut keys please let us know .We'll try to respond you with the best  possible solution . If you know some shortcut which could be listed here , please feel free to comment below .

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