A simple list of Microsoft Word shortcut keys is given below with explanation.

o Ctrl+A: It is used to select all content of a page, including images and other
objects.

o Ctrl+B: It provides users with the option to bold the selected item of a page.

o Ctrl+C: Its use is to copy the selected text, including other objects of a file or
page.

o Ctrl+D: It is used to access the font preferences window, which offers

several options such as font size, font style, font color, etc.

o Ctrl+E: It is used to align the selected item to the center of the screen.

o Ctrl+F: It helps users to find or search data in the current document or

window.

o Ctrl+G: It is used to Go To or jump to any page. When you press Ctrl+G, a

dialog box appears, which offers you various options such as find, replace,
and Go to. For example, you have 15 pages in your file, and you want to visit
page number 4, then enter number 4 in the given box and press the Go To It
will take you to the desired page. As shown in the below figure:

o Ctrl+H: It is used to replace the words or sentences in a file. For example, if

by mistake you have written spple instead of apple at many places in your
file, you can replace it with the apple in one go.

o Ctrl+I: It offers an option to italicize and un-italicize the highlighted text.

o Ctrl+J: It is used to Justify (distribute your text evenly between the margins)
the selected text.

o Ctrl+K: It allows you to insert the hyperlink. For

example, http://www.javatpoint.com

o Ctrl+L: It is used to adjust (align) the selected content to the left of the
screen.Ctrl+M: It provides users with the option to indent the As shown in
the below picture:

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o Ctrl+N: It is used to open a new or blank document in Microsoft

applications and some other software.

o Ctrl+O: It is used to open the dialog box where you can choose a file that
you want to open.

o Ctrl+P: It is used to open the print preview window of a document or a file. It

can also be done by pressing Ctrl+F2 and Ctrl+Shift+F12.

o Ctrl+Q: Its use is to align the selected paragraph to the

o Ctrl+R: It offers users the option to align the line or selected content to
the right of the screen.

o Ctrl+S: Its use is to save the document or a file.

o Ctrl+T: It gives users the benefit of creating a hanging indent for a

paragraph. For better understanding, see the below image:

o Ctrl+U: It is used to underline the selected text.

 o Ctrl+V: It is used to paste the copied data. It allows you to copy data once,
and then you can paste it any number of times. You can also paste the data
by using Shift+Insert.

o Ctrl+W: Its use is to close the currently open document or a file quickly.

o Ctrl+X: If you want to cut some text, you can use this key to cut the selected
content. You can also paste it by using Ctrl+V.

o Ctrl+Y: It allows the users to redo the last action performed in a file. For
example, you have written a word mango; you can repeat this word multiple
times by pressing Ctrl+Y.

o Ctrl+Z: It is used to get back the deleted item. For example, if you have
deleted the data by mistake, you can press Ctrl+Z to retrieve (Undo) the
deleted data. It can also be done by pressing Alt+Backspace.

o Alt+F, A: It allows users to use the Save As option, which means to save a
file with a different name. For that, you need to press Alt+F, which displays a
dialog box or a page, then press A for Save As option. It can also be done
simply by pressing

o Ctrl+Shift+L: This key is used to create a bullet point in the file quickly.

o Ctrl+Shift+>: It increases the font size by +1pts up to 12pt thereafter

increases by +2pts.

o Ctrl+Shift+<: It is used to decrease the font If the font size is 12pt or

lower; it decreases the font by -1pts, and if the font size is above 12, it
decreases the font by +2pts.

o Ctrl+]: Its use is to increases the font size by +1pts.

o Ctrl+[: It is used to decreases the font size by -1pts.

o Ctrl+/+C: It offers users the option to insert a cent sign (¢).

o Ctrl + (Left arrow ←):I t allows users the benefit to move one word to
the left in the line or a paragraph.

o Ctrl + (Right arrow →): It is used to move one word to the

o Ctrl+Shift+*: It is used to show or hide non-printing characters.

o Ctrl + (Up arrow ↑): This key is used to move the typing cursor to the
beginning of the line or paragraph.

o Ctrl + (Down arrow ↓): It enables you to move the typing cursor to the end
of the paragraph.
o Ctrl+Delete: It allows users to delete a word to the right of the cursor.

o Ctrl+Backspace: It allows users to delete a word to the left of the cursor.

o Ctrl+End: Its use is to move the cursor to the last of the document.

o Ctrl+1: It is used to give a single line space. For example, to make the 1.0
space between the lines of a paragraph.

o Ctrl+2: It is used to give the double line space. For example, to make the
2.0 space between the lines of a paragraph.

o Ctrl+5: It is used to make the 5 space between the lines of a paragraph.

o Ctrl+Spacebar: It enables you to reset the selected text to the default

font.

o Ctrl+Home: It allows you to move the cursor to the beginning of the

document.

o Ctrl+Alt+1: It changes text format to heading 1.

o Ctrl+Alt+2: It changes text format to heading 2.

o Ctrl+Alt+3: It changes text format to heading 3.

o Alt+Ctrl+F2: It is used to open the new file or a document.

o Ctrl+F1:I ts use is to open the task pane in some Microsoft office versions,
in word 2016, it is used to hide and show the ribbon as shown in the below
image:

o Ctrl+Shift+F6: It allows the users to switch between open documents in

Microsoft Word.

o F1: The function key F1 is used to open the help and support
o F4: It enables you to repeat the last action performed. For example, when you
want to retype the last typed word multiple times, you can use this key.

o F5: It is used to access the find and replace dialog box, including Go to

o F7: It provides users the advantage to check spelling and grammar of

selected text or document.

o Shift+F3: It is used to use the change case option where you can change the
text from uppercase to lowercase or a capital letter at the beginning of every
word.

o Shift+F7: It offers users the option to check the thesaurus of the selected
word. You need to select the word and press this key. As shown in the below
picture:

o Shift+Alt+D: It is used to insert the current date.

o Shift+Alt+T: Its use is to insert the current time.

MICROSOFT EXCEL SHORTCUT KEYS
If you work on Microsoft Excel, you can use the
number of keyboard shortcut keys to speed up your
work and make it more convenient. We have tried to
provide a simple list of shortcut keys.

The following table contains the commonly used shortcut keys for Microsoft
Excel with description.

Shortcut Keys Description

Ctrl+Shift + ; It is used to insert the current time.

Ctrl+; It is used to enter the current date.

Shift + F3 Its use is to open the Excel formula's window.'

It provides users the option to display the find and

Shift + F5
replace dialog box.

Its use is to select or highlight all contents of a

Ctrl + A
worksheet.

It allows you to bold all selected items of an Excel

Ctrl + B
sheet. It can also be done by pressing Ctrl+2.

It is used to copy the selected content of a

Ctrl + C
worksheet.

It enables you to fill down the cells with the

Ctrl + D
content of the selected cell. As shown in the below
picture:
 It offers the option to open find and replace dialog
Ctrl + F
box quickly. You can also use Shift + F5 for it.

It is used to open the go-to option dialog box

Ctrl + G where you can go to the specific cell. It can also be
done by using F5.

It allows you to find and replace the word or

sentences in a file. For example, if by mistake you
Ctrl + H have written a somputer instead of the computer
at many places in your sheet, you can replace it
with the computer in one go.

It is used to put italics on all cells in the selected

Ctrl + I
section. It can also be done by pressing Ctrl+3.

It provides the option to insert a hyperlink in a

Ctrl + K
file.

It enables you to access the create table dialog

Ctrl + L
box.

Its use is to open the new document or a

Ctrl + N
workbook.

It offers users the option to open the dialog box

Ctrl + O where you can choose a file that you want to open.
You can also use Ctrl+F12 to open a file.

It allows you to print a current sheet or a

Ctrl + P
document quickly.
 It is used to display the quick analysis
options for the selected cells with data. As shown
in the below image:

Ctrl + Q

It allows you to fill the cells to the right with the

content of the selected cell. As shown in the below
screenshot:
Ctrl + R

Its use is to save the document. It can also be

Ctrl + S
done by using Alt+Shift+F2.

It offers users the option to display the create

Ctrl + T
table dialog box.

It is used to underline all selected cells. You can

Ctrl + U also use the shortcut key Ctrl+4 to underline the
cells in the Excel sheet.

It provides users the option to paste the copied

data onto the Excel sheet. You are required to copy
Ctrl + V
the data once, and then you can paste it any
number of times.

Ctrl + W It is used to close the currently open

 document or a file quickly. It can also be done by
pressing Ctrl+F4 shortcut keys.

It allows users the option to cut the entire data of

Ctrl + X
the selected cells in an Excel sheet.

It provides users the option to redo any undo

Ctrl + Y
contents.

It is used to undo (get back) the deleted item. For

example, if you have deleted the data by mistake,
Ctrl + Z
you can press Ctrl+Z to retrieve the deleted data.
It can also be done by pressing Alt+Backspace.

Ctrl + Page up & It allows you to move from one worksheet to

Page Down another worksheet in the same Excel file.

It enables the users to move from

Ctrl + F6 one document to another document in Microsoft
Excel. It can also be done by pressing Ctrl+Tab.

It enables users the option to minimize the current

Ctrl + F9
window.

Ctrl + F10 It uses to maximize the currently selected window.

F1 It is used to open the help screen window.

It allows you to edit the selected cell in the Excel

F2
sheet.

It provides users the option to repeat the last

action. For example, if you change the red color of
F4
the text in a cell, by pressing F4, you can apply the
same text color in another cell.

It is used to check the spelling of the selected

F7
text.
 The function key F10 is used to activate the menu
F10 bar. For example, if you want to open the file
menu, you need to press F10, then F.

F11 Its use is to create a chart in Excel.

It enables you to use the Save As option, which

F12 allows you to save a file with a different name. It
can also be done by using Alt+F2.

It allows you to use the formula to add the data of

Alt + =
all the above cells.

It allows you to copy the content of a cell and to

paste it into a cell, which is just below it. It can also
be done by using Ctrl+" key. For example, if you
Ctrl+Shift+"
have written "Excel" in cell B1 and its below cell is
B2, by pressing Ctrl+Shift+" or Ctrl+' the word
"Excel" will be copied in cell B2.

It is used to apply comma format in numbers. For

example, as shown in the below image:

Ctrl + Shift + !

Its use is to apply currency format to numbers. As

shown in the below screenshot:

Ctrl + Shift + $

Ctrl + Shift +% It provides users the option to apply percentage

sign to numbers. For example, see the below
picture:
Ctrl + Space It enables you to select the entire active columns.

Shift + Space It enables you to select the entire active rows.

Ctrl + (Right It allows the users to move the cursor to the next
arrow →) cell, which contains the text.

It is used to open the format cells dialog box

where you can change the text format like text
Ctrl + 1 color, font size, font style, text alignment, etc. It
can also be done by
pressing Ctrl+Shift+F or Ctrl+Shift+P.

Its use is to put the strikethrough to all selected

cells. As shown in the below picture:

Ctrl + 5

Its use is to hide the selected rows in the

Ctrl + 9
worksheet.

Ctrl + Shift + ( Its use is to show (unhide) the hidden rows.

Ctrl + 0 It is used to hide the selected columns.

It will open a delete dialog box where you can

Ctrl + - (Minus)
delete a selected row or column.

Ctrl + Shift + = It will open the insert dialog box where you can
 insert the new row or a column.

It is used to make an exponential form of any

number. For example, you have written a number
Ctrl + Shift + ^ 12345 in the worksheet, and if you press
Ctrl+shift+^, the number will be changed
1.23E+05 in exponential form.

It offers users the option to make a border around

Ctrl + Shift + &
the selected cells.

It offers users the option to remove a border

Ctrl + Shift+ _
around the selected cells in a worksheet.

Ctrl+Shift+Space
It is used to select the entire worksheet.
bar

It allows the users to move the cursor to the

Ctrl + Home
beginning (cell A1) of the worksheet.

It is used to move the cursor to the last cell with

Ctrl + End
text on the worksheet.

It allows you to select all the cells

Shift + Page Up
located above the selected cell.

It enables you to select all cells to the left of the

Shift + Home
current active cell.

Shift + (Up Arrow It enables you to extend the selected area up by

↑) one cell.

Shift + (Down It enables you to extend the selected area down by

Arrow ↑) one cell.

It allows the users to write in multiple lines in one

Alt + Enter cell. For example, if you are typing in a cell, it
enables you to move on the next line in one cell
by pressing Alt+Enter.
Alt + ' It is used to access the style dialog box.

It is used to open the name manager in Microsoft

Ctrl + F3
excel.

Ctrl + F5 Its use is to restore the Window size.

It is used to insert a macro sheet in Microsoft

Ctrl + F11
excel.

Alt + F8 It is used to display the macro dialog box.

It provides users the option to open the Visual

Alt + F11
Basic editor.

It enables you to create a new worksheet in

Alt + Shift + F1
Microsoft Excel.
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
SHORTCUT KEYS

Shortcut keys Explanation

It is used to jump to the desired slide during a slide show.

(Slide number) + For example, during the slide show, if the 5 th number slide is
Enter being viewed, and you want to jump to the 8 th number slide,
press the 8-number key and then the Enter key.

It allows you to open the date and time window to insert the
Shift+Alt+T or D
current date and time.

It provides users the option to select all items like the text
in a text box and objects in a slide. In slide sorter view, it
is used to select all slides. Furthermore, in slide show, its
use is to display the various options as shown in the below
Ctrl+A mage:

It enables you to add or remove bold to the selected

Ctrl+B
content.

Its use is to copy the selected text, including other objects in

Ctrl+C
the slide. It can also be done by pressing Ctrl+Insert.

It is used to create a copy of the selected slide. For

Ctrl+D example, if you want to add a copy of any slide, you need to
select it, and press the Ctrl+D shortcut keys.
 It enables you to align the line or selected text to
Ctrl+E
the center of the slide.

It provides users the option to find or search content in the

Ctrl+F
file.

Ctrl+H It is mostly used to replace a word or sentences in the file,

and in slide show, it is also used to hide the cursor or any
activated tools, like the pen or a highlighter tool.

It allows you to add or remove italicize to the selected text.

Furthermore, in slide show view, it is also used to change the
Ctrl+I
cursor to the highlighter tool. You need to hold the mouse
button to use the highlighter on the screen.

It enables you to Justify (align your text evenly across the

Ctrl+J
slide) the selected text.

Ctrl+K It offers an option to insert a hyperlink.

Its use is to align the content or selected line to the left side
Ctrl+L
of the slide.

It is used to insert the new or blank slide just below the

Ctrl+M
selected slide.

It enables you to create a new or blank file in another

Ctrl+N
PowerPoint window.

Ctrl+O It is used to open the dialog box or page, where you can
select a file that you want to open. You can also
use Alt+Ctrl+F2 to open a file.

It provides users with the option to open the Print Preview

page to print the file. It can also be done by
Ctrl+P using Ctrl+Shift+F12 or Ctrl+F2 shortcut keys.
Additionally, in slide show view, it is also used to change the
cursor to the pen tool.

It moves the text or selected paragraph to the right side of

Ctrl+R
the slide.

It allows you to save the open file. You can also use
Ctrl+S
the Shift+F12 to save a file.

Ctrl+T It is used to open the font window, where you can adjust the
font size, style, type, etc. It can also be done by
pressing Ctrl+Shift+F shortcut keys.

It enables the users to add or remove an underline from the

Ctrl+U
selected content.
 It is used to paste the copied text, slides, and other objects
in the file. You need to copy the data once, and then you can
Ctrl+V
paste it multiple times. You can also paste the data by
using Shift+Insert.

Ctrl+W It enables you to close the currently open document.

Ctrl+X It allows you to cut the selected item.

Its use is to repeat the last performed action. It can also be

Ctrl+Y
done by pressing the function key F4.

It is used to undo (get back) the deleted text, slide, and

Ctrl+Z other objects. Suppose, by mistake; you have deleted any
slide, you can get back it by using this shortcut key.

It allows the users to change the selected text

into uppercase or lowercase and can be used to change
Shift+F3
the first letter of a word into a capital letter. If the text is not
selected, only the first word after the cursor will be changed.

It helps to start the slide show from the selected slide.

For example, if you have 20 slides in your file and you want
Shift+F5
to start a slide show from the 5th slide, you need to select
the 5th slide, and press Shift+F5.

It is used to check the thesaurus of the selected word. As

shown in the below image:

Shift+F7

Its use is to show or hide the grid on the slide in Microsoft

Shift+F9
PowerPoint.

It is used to change the display to black during slide show,

B
and again press B to get back to the slide show.

It is used to open the help menu, and in slide show view, its
F1 use is to display the slide show help window that provides a
list of shortcuts for use in a slide show.

F5 It allows the users to view the slide show of all the slides.
 It provides users the benefit of checking
F7
grammar and spelling to the selected word.

It allows you to use the Save As option, in which you can

F12
save a file with a new name.

Ctrl+F1 It is used to show or hide the Ribbon.

It is used to increase the font size of the selected text. It

Ctrl+Shift+>
can also be done by pressing Ctrl+].

It is used to decrease the font size of the selected text. It

Ctrl+Shift+<
can also be done by pressing Ctrl+[.

Ctrl + Shift + = It helps users to change the selected text into a subscript.
(Equal sign) For example, plain text subscript text, X2 → X2

It allows you to change the selected text to the default

Ctrl+Spacebar
font size and type.

Its use is to move the cursor to the first slide. For example,
if you have 50 slides in your file, and the cursor is on 45th
Ctrl+Home
slide, by pressing Ctrl+Home, you can move the cursor to
the first slide.

It is used to move the cursor to the last slide. For example,

Ctrl+End your PowerPoint file has 100 slides, and you want to move
the cursor to the last slide, you can press Ctrl+End.

Ctrl+Backspace It will delete the word to the left of the cursor.

Ctrl+Delete It will delete the word to the right of the cursor

It enables you to insert a picture in your file. You need to

Alt+N, P
press Alt and N keys together then press P.

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Window key Shortcuts

The following table contains several Windows (Winkey) shortcuts keys:

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Shortc Explanation
ut
Keys

Windo It provides users the option to open and close the start menu.
w key

It is used to minimize all opened windows and to restore the

minimized windows. For example, if you have opened different
Winkey
programs such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, then you
+D
can press window key and D together to minimize all opened
windows.

Winkey
It helps users to open a computer window or hard disk drives.
+E

Winkey
It allows users to minimize all opened program windows.
+M

Winkey
It is used to restore all windows, which are minimized by
+ Shift
using Winkey+M and Winkey+D.
+M

It offers users the option to switch between open

programs by using Aero Flip 3-D on a computer. You are
Winkey
required to hold down the Window key and keep pressing the
+ Tab
Tab key to move from one program to another, release the Tab
key when it is on the program that you want to open.

Winkey It will show a window where you can search or find data
+F available in your computer.

Winkey
It is used to lock the computer or switch users.
+L

Its use is to open the Run dialog box where users can open
Winkey various programs. For example, if you want to open Microsoft
+R Word, you are required to press Winkey + R, and
type winword in opened run window then press Enter key.

It allows you to open the ease of access center window,

Winkey
which enables you to access various options like start
+U
magnifier, on-screen keyboard, start narrator, etc.

Winkey Its use is to open the system properties dialog box.

+
Pause /
Break

It provides users the option to open the programs pinned to

the taskbar as per their position on the taskbar. For example,
as shown in the below image, the Internet Explorer is located
Winkey on 1stposition on the taskbar; by
+ pressing Winkey+1, the Internet Explorer will be opened.
Numbe Thus, if you press Winkey+6, the Excel will be opened as it is
r located on the 6th position on the taskbar.

It allows you to open the new window of the program pinned to

the taskbar according to their location on the taskbar. For
example, as shown in the below image, the Internet Explorer is
Shift + located on 1st position on the taskbar; by
Winkey pressing Shift+Winkey+1, the Internet Explorer will be
+ opened. If you press this shortcut key again while opening
Numbe Internet Explorer, it will open a new window of Internet
r Explorer again.

It is used to open the jump list for the program pinned to the
taskbar as per their position on the taskbar. For example, as
shown in the below picture: It is done by pressing Alt +
Winkey + 1.

Alt +
Winkey
+
Numbe
r
Winkey
Its use is to open the Clipboard app.
+V

Winkey
+ up
This key is used to maximize the window.
arrow
(↑)

Winkey
+
It is used to minimize the window.
downar
row (↓)

Winkey
+ It helps users to maximize the window to the left side of the
leftarro screen.
w (←)

Winkey
+ right Its use is to maximize the window to the right side of the
arrow screen.
(→)

It allows users to choose a presentation display mode. As

shown in the below image:

Winkey
+P

Winkey It provides users the option to open the windows mobility

+X center where you can adjust volume, brightness, and more.

F1 - F12 function keys shortcuts

The function keys range from F1 to F12 on a computer keyboard. These keys perform a
special function defined by the operating system or by a currently running program.
These keys can be used with Alt or Ctrl keys to perform different functions.
The function keys may perform different tasks on different keyboards. As some laptop's
and small keyboards' function keys are used to change the screen brightness, volume,
and perform other specific functions. The common shortcut keys for Windows and
macOS are given below:

F1
o It is used to open the help window in almost every program.

o It is also used to enter the BIOS or CMOS Some computers allow you to enter
the BIOS setup by using different keys such as F2, F10, Delete, Esc.

o If you press Window + F1, it will open the Microsoft Windows help and
support center.

F2
o In Microsoft Windows, it is used to rename an icon, file, or folder which the
user selects.

o In Microsoft Excel, the key F2 allows you to edit the selected cell in the Excel
sheet.

o In Microsoft word, if you press Ctrl+F2, the print preview window will open,
and Alt+Ctrl+F2 will open the new file or a document.

o Furthermore, it is also used to enter the CMOS setup.

F3
o It is mostly used to open a search feature for many programs.

o In MS-DOS or Windows command line, it provides users the option to repeat

the last command entered.

o In Microsoft Word, if you press Shift + F3, it allows you to change the
selected text from uppercase to lowercase or a capital letter at the beginning
of every word.

o In Microsoft Outlook, if you press Windows Key + F3, it will open the
advanced find window.

o Furthermore, it is also used to open the Mission Control on an Apple

computer.

F4
 o Its use is to open the find window in Windows 95 to XP.

o It is used to open the address bar in Internet Explorer as well as Windows

Explorer.

o In Microsoft Word, it allows you to repeat the last action performed. For
example, if you want to retype the last typed word or sentences multiple
times, you can use this key.

o If you press Alt+F4, it will close the currently open window in Microsoft
Windows. Furthermore, it is also used to shut down the system, for that you
need to press Alt+F4 on desktop screen, you will see a dialog box then click
OK button, and the system will be shut down.

F5
o It is mainly used to refresh or reload the page or document window.

o If you press Ctrl + F5 or Shift + F5 in a web browser, it completely refreshes

the web page, clear the cache, and re-download the whole content of the web
page.

o It provides users the option to access find, replace, and Go To dialog box in
Microsoft Word.

o Furthermore, it is also used to start the slideshow in PowerPoint.

F6
o It helps users to move the cursor to the address bar in Internet browsers such
as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.

o In Microsoft Word, if you press Ctrl+Shift+F6, it allows you to switch between

other open Word documents.

o Furthermore, it reduces laptop speaker volume (on some laptops).

F7
o It is commonly used to check spelling and grammar of a document in
Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.

o If you press Shift+F7, it allows you to check the thesaurus of the selected
word in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.

o It provides users the option to turn on Caret Browsing in Mozilla Firefox.

o It is also used to increase the laptop speaker volume (on some laptops).
F8
o The F8 function key allows users to enter the Windows startup menu,
generally used to access Windows Safe Mode.

o It is also used to access the Windows recovery system by some computers but
may require a Windows installation CD.

o Furthermore, it displays a thumbnail image for all workspaces in macOS.

F9
o It is used to send and receive an email in Microsoft Outlook.

o It is also used to refresh document in Microsoft Word.

o Its use is to access the Measurements toolbar in Quark 5.0.

o It helps to reduce screen brightness on some laptops.

o It offers users the option to display a thumbnail for each window in a single
workspace on macOS 10.3 or later versions.

o On Apple computer, if you press Fn and F9 keys together, the mission control
will open.

F10
o It allows you to activate the menu bar of an open application in Microsoft
Windows.

o Shift+F10 is used to open the right-clicking options on a selected word,

icon, file, or Internet link. As shown in the below screenshot:

o It allows users to access the hidden recovery partition on Compaq, HP, and
Sony computers.

o It provides users the option to enter CMOS setup on some computers.

 o It is also used to increase the screen brightness on some laptops.

o On macOS 10.3 or later, it displays all open Windows for the active program.

F11
o It is used to enable and disable the full-screen mode in all modern internet
browsers.

o It allows users the option to access the hidden recovery partition on

eMachines, Gateway, and Lenovo computers.

o On macOS 10.4 or later, it is used to hide all open windows and shows the
desktop.

F12
o It is used to open the Save as option where you can save a file with a
different name in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

o By pressing Ctrl+F12, you can open a file or document in Word, Excel, etc.

o Shift+F12 is used to save a file in Microsoft Word like we do by

using Ctrl+S.

o If you press Ctrl+Shift+F12 in Microsoft Word, it will open the print preview
window of a document or a file like we do by using Ctrl+P.

o F12 is also used to open a firebug or debug tool of browser.

o On Apple computer 10.4 or later, F12 is used to display or hide the dashboard.

o Furthermore, it provides a list of bootable devices on a computer at startup.

You can choose that device from the list, which you have connected to your
PC to boot from, Such as hard drive, DVD drive or CD, floppy drive, USB drive,
and network.

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YouTube Shortcuts Keys

Shortcut Keys Description

It is used to play and pause a video

Spacebar or K
on YouTube.
 If you press zero (0) key while
watching a video on YouTube, it will
Zero or Home
start that video again from the
beginning.

It provides users the option to jump

to the end of the video. If you are
End
watching a playlist, it will play the
next video in the playlist.

It is used to fast forward the video

Right Arrow (→) by five seconds each time you
press the key.

Its use is to fast backward the video

Left Arrow (←) by five seconds when you press the
key.

The J key is used to rewind the

video with 10 seconds, and L is
J and L
used to forward the video with 10
seconds.

Any number of keys from 1 to 9 is

used to jump the video in the form
of a percentage. For example, if
you press 1 while watching a video,
Numbers (1 to 9)
the video will forward 10%. If you
press 2, the video will forward 20%.
Thus, if you press 8, the video will
forward 80%.

It allows you to switch the video to

F
full-screen mode or theater mode.

Its use is to switch between theater

T
mode and normal mode.

Up Arrow (↑) It is used to increase the volume

while watching video on full-screen
mode. Whereas during normal
mode, you have to click on the
 video before pressing this key.

It is used to decrease the volume

while watching video on full-screen
Down Arrow (↓) mode. On normal mode, you have
to click on the video before using
this key.

It enables you to mute the video on

M
YouTube.

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Google Chrome Shortcut Keys

The below list contains all widely used shortcut keys on the Google Chrome browser.

Key Combination Explanation

It is used to open the

Alt + Home homepage in the Chrome
browser.

It offers users the option to

show the current website in
F11
full-screen mode, and press
F11 again to exit this mode.

Its use is to return to

Alt + Left Arrow
the previous page.

It is used to goto the next

Alt+Right Arrow
page.

It provides users the option

Ctrl + Plus (+)
to zoom in a page.

It provides users the option

Ctrl + Plus (-)
to zoom out a page.
 It is used to reset
Ctrl + 0 browser zoom to
the default size.

It offers users the option to

switch to one of the opened
Ctrl+1 to 8 tabs on the tab bar. For
example, if you press Ctrl+3,
the third tab will appear.

It allows you to switch to the

Ctrl + 9 opened last tab on the tab
bar.

It is used to select all content

Ctrl + A
on a page.

It is used to add
Ctrl + D the bookmark for the
currently opened page.

It enables you to open the

Ctrl + F find bar to search text on the
current page.

It helps users to add.Com

extension in web address
quickly. For example, if you
type 'javatpoint' in the
Ctrl+Enter
address bar and press
Ctrl+Enter, it will be
completed automatically,
such as javatpoint.com.

It provides users the option

to access the clear browsing
Ctrl+Shift+Del data window to clear the
browsing history, cookies,
and other private data.

Ctrl + O It allows you

to open a file in the
 browser.

It is used to open
Ctrl + Shift + O the bookmark manager in
the Chrome browser.

Its use is to open

the history window where
Ctrl + H
you can manage your
browser history as required.

It enables users to open

Ctrl + J the downloads window in a
new tab.

It offers users the benefit of

moving the text cursor to
Ctrl+K or E
the searchbar, where you
can search any query.

It takes the cursor to

the browser address bar
Ctrl + L
and selects all the text
available in the address bar

Its use is to open

Ctrl + N
the new browser window.

It is used to open
Ctrl + P the print window and allows
you to print the pages.

Ctrl + Shift + N It provides users the option

to access a new window
in incognito mode.
Incognito mode or private
mode allows you to search
query in a unique sandbox
web session. It provides you
the option to temporary
control your browser history,
as when you close your
 browser window, it forgets to
store your history.

It is used to refresh the

Ctrl + R or F5
current page on the browser.

It allows you to open

the save as window where
Ctrl + S
you can save the currently
opened web page.

It offers users the option to

Ctrl + T open a new tab on the
browser quickly.

It enables you to display

Ctrl + U the source code of the web
pages.

It is used to close the

Ctrl + W
current tab.

It allows you to move to the

Ctrl+Tab right side of the browser
from one tab to another tab.

It allows you to move from

Ctrl+ Shift + Tab one tab to another tab to
the left side of the browser.

It provides users the option

Ctrl+Shift+W to close the currently
selected window.

It allows users to open a

search result link in the new
Ctrl + Left-click
tab without leaving the
current page.

Ctrl + Shift Left-click It enables you to open a

 search result link in the new
tab and switch to the new
tab.

It is used to move down the

Spacebar
page.

It is used to move up the

Shift + Spacebar
page.

Its use is to move at the

End
bottom of the page.

Its use is to move at the

Home
beginning or top of the page.

It provides users the benefit

to reopen the last tab you
closed. If you have closed
Ctrl+Shift+T multiple tabs, you can also
reopen those tabs by
pressing this shortcut key
multiple times.

Importance of Keyboard Shortcut Keys

Keyboard shortcut keys are mixtures of 1 or more keys that, even as pressed
simultaneously, execute a particular command. They function as short options for
navigating through menus and appearing obligations with a mouse. The benefits of
using keyboard shortcuts are below:

o Speed and Efficiency: The most obvious advancement of keyboard

shortcuts is the rate at which responsibilities can be completed. By removing
the requirement to navigate through menus, you can carry out moves with
only some keystrokes.

o Reduced Strain: Minimizing mouse utilization can reduce strain on your

fingers and wrists, potentially stopping repetitive strain accidents. This is
specifically critical for people who spend long hours running on a computer.

o Enhanced Focus: Keyboard shortcuts permit users to stay targeted on the

venture available without the distraction of navigating menus. This may be
mainly useful in important or time-sensitive situations.
Characteristics of keyboard shortcut keys
The significance of keyboard shortcut keys delivers extra insights into their utilization.

1. Accessibility Features
Keyboard shortcuts often play a vital function in accessibility abilities, permitting users
the flexibility to navigate and interact with their devices without difficulty. Operating
systems and applications increasingly include capabilities that can be activated through
keyboard shortcuts, increasing inclusivity.
2. Coding and Development
o Integrated Development Environments (IDEs): For programmers
and developers, keyboard shortcuts are crucial. IDEs like Visual Studio
Code, IntelliJ IDEA, and others have an overload of shortcuts for duties
like code navigation, debugging, and performance management.
Mastering one's shortcuts can extensively enhance a developer's
efficiency.
o Version Control (Git): Version control structures like Git have their set
of keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts simplify movements, which
consist of committing adjustments, navigating through components,
and merging code. Learning those shortcuts can streamline the
software program improvement workflow.
3. Task Manager: In each Windows and macOS, keyboard shortcuts are available to cope
with duties and packages. For example, in Windows, Ctrl+Shift+Esc opens the Task
Manager without delay, and at the same time, in
macOS, Command+Option+Escape brings up the Force Quit Applications window.
4. Media Players: Keyboard shortcuts are commonly utilized by media gamers for
obligations, including playing, pausing, volume management, and skipping tracks. This is
particularly handy when you are working on more than one responsibility and want to
manage your media without switching consciousness.
5. Customizable Shortcuts: Many packages and working structures permit users to
customize or create their keyboard shortcuts. This flexibility lets users tailor their
computing enjoyment to helpful options.
6. In-Game Shortcuts: While gaming, keyboard shortcuts are generally employed for
actions, which encompass saving, loading, and activating in-exercise capabilities.
Remembering the shortcuts can enhance gaming enjoyment and deliver incredible
surroundings for competitive play.

Conclusion
In short, keyboard shortcut keys are an engaged and critical aspect of present-day
computing. It allows for a great variety of activities, from primary navigation to
advanced programming and development. Following those shortcuts not only improves
productivity but also contributes to an additional and inclusive digital environment.
Mastering keyboard shortcut keys is an adventure and a way to achieve increased
productivity and performance.