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The document provides a comprehensive list of commonly used keyboard shortcut keys for enhancing computer literacy. It includes basic shortcuts for editing and navigating within programs, as well as specific Microsoft Windows shortcuts for managing applications and files. This guide serves as a quick reference to improve efficiency while using computer programs.

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Ports Computer System

The document provides a comprehensive list of commonly used keyboard shortcut keys for enhancing computer literacy. It includes basic shortcuts for editing and navigating within programs, as well as specific Microsoft Windows shortcuts for managing applications and files. This guide serves as a quick reference to improve efficiency while using computer programs.

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Computer Literacy 101

Here is a list of commonly used shortcut keys that can provide an easier and
quicker method of using computer programs:

List of basic computer shortcut keys:

 Alt + F--File menu options in the current program.


 Alt + E--Edits options in the current program.
 F1--Universal help (for any sort of program).
 Ctrl + A--Selects all text.
 Ctrl + X--Cuts the selected item.
 Ctrl + Del--Cut selected item.
 Ctrl + C--Copy the selected item.
 Ctrl + Ins-- Copy the selected item.
 Ctrl + V--Paste the selected item.
 Shift + Ins -- Paste the selected item.
 Home -- Takes the user to the beginning of the current line.
 Ctrl + Home--Go to the beginning of the document.
 End -- Go to the end of the current line.
 Ctrl + End -- Go to the end of a document.
 Shift + Home -- Highlight from the current position to the beginning of
the line.
 Shift + End -- Highlight from the current position to the end of the line.
 Ctrl + (Left arrow) -- Move one word to the left at a time.
 Ctrl + (Right arrow) -- Move one word to the right at a time.

Microsoft Windows shortcut keys list

 Alt + Tab -- Switch between open applications.


 Alt + Shift + Tab -- Switch backward between open applications.
 Alt + Print Screen -- Create a screenshot for the current program.
 Ctrl + Alt + Del -- Reboot/Windows task manager.
 Ctrl + Esc -- Bring up the start menu.
 Alt + Esc -- Switch between applications on the taskbar.
 F2 -- Rename selected icon.
 F3 -- Start find from the desktop.
 F4 -- Open the drive selection when browsing.
 F5 -- Refresh contents.
 Alt + F4 -- Close current open program.
 Ctrl + F4 -- Close window in program.
 Ctrl + Plus Key-- Automatically adjust widths of all columns in Windows
Explorer.
 Alt + Enter -- Open the properties window of selected icon or program.
 Shift + F10 -- Simulate right-click on selected item.
 Shift + Del -- Delete programs/files permanently.
 Holding Shift During Boot up -- Boot safe mode or bypass system files.
 Holding Shift During Boot up -- When putting in an audio CD, will
prevent CD Player from playing.

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