There are some Keyboard shortcuts that everyone can use so that it becomes easy to do your desired tasks. The shortcuts are useful in performing basic tasks as well as complex tasks. Also, these shortcuts are not easy to remember. That is why we have compiled a list of useful shortcuts for you to go through.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts
This is the list of shortcuts that can be helpful in performing basic computer tasks with ease. Also, these shortcuts can be asked in the exams. Below we have also provided a list of useful shortcuts for MS Excel.
| Keys | Functions |
| CTRL + F | Use this to search some word |
| CTRL + ESC | list of the task (Start) |
| ALT + ESC | use this to move from window to window |
| CTRL + END | us to move to the end of file |
| CTRL + F5 | For thumbnail file window |
| ALT + SHIFT | for switching between languages |
| CTRL + U | the line under the text |
| CTRL + X | Cut |
| CTRL + C | Copy |
| CTRL + Z | Undo |
| CTRL + V | Paste |
| CTRL + A | Select all |
| ALT + S | for formatting list |
| CTRL + ENTER | starts a new page |
| CTRL + F6 | used for moving between files |
| CTRL + F2 | for previewing the page before printing |
| SHIFT + F10 | digital and bullets |
| ALT + ENTER | for repeating the last process |
| ALT + TAB | used when many windows are open and you need to choose the required window |
| CTRL + END | Latest document |
| SHIFT + F1 | information about the type of coordination |
| CTRL + I | Slash |
| F12 | Save As |
| SHIFT + F12 | Save the file |
| CTRL + H | Replacement |
| CTRL + B | black line |
| [+ ALT | List Table |
| CTRL + S | for saving the work done |
| ALT + F4 | useful for closing the windows |
| CTRL + K | Document Format |
| CTRL + P | |
| CTRL + F4 | Exit from the file |
| CTRL + N | New File |
| CTRL + O | open area |
| CTRL + E | Center text |
| ALT + J | Help Menu |
MS Excel Shortcuts
| Ctrl + 1 | Use in opening the format cell window |
| Ctrl + A | For selecting all the content |
| Ctrl + B | make the selected content bold |
| Ctrl + U | underlines the content selected |
| Ctrl + K | inserts the link |
| Ctrl + P | use for opening the print window |
| Ctrl + S | saves the worksheet |
| Ctrl + ; | for entering the current date |
| Alt + = | for creating a formula to sum the above cells |
| Ctrl + F10 | maximizes the current window |
| Ctrl + F6 | For switching between two opened workbooks. |
| Ctrl + Shift + ; | entering the current Time |
| Ctrl + I | makes the selected content Italic |
| Ctrl + Home | for moving the cell A1 |
| Ctrl + Page Down | for moving between the two opened worksheets |
| Alt + Shift + F1 | used for adding a new worksheet |
| Ctrl + Z | To undo the action |
| Ctrl + F3 | opens the excel name manager |
| Ctrl + F9 | minimizes the current window |
| Shift + F3 | for opening the excel formula window |
| Shift + F5 | opens the search box. |
| F2 | edits the selected cell. |
| F3 | used for pasting names after creating the name |
| F4 | for repeat action |
| F5 | for going to specific cell |
| F7 | for checking the spelling for selected text |
Practice Questions on Keyboard shortcuts
Q. Which key is used as a shortcut for opening a new window document?
A. Ctrl + S
B. Ctrl + F
C. Ctrl + N
D. Ctrl + T
Answer: C. Ctrl + N
