A keyboard shortcut is a set of one or more keys used in conjunction to invoke a operation that would otherwise be accessible through a menu or a button function located on a toolbar. Keyboard shortcuts are intended to reduce the time taken to complete common operations. Shortcut keys are commonly invoked by using the ALT, CTRL, SHIFT or Windows Key (
) in conjunction with a single key. The standard for a shortcut is listing the modifier key, a plus symbol, and the single character. For example, "CTRL+C" is telling you to press the CTRL key (continue to hold the CTRL key) and then press the C key.
) in conjunction with a single key. The standard for a shortcut is listing the modifier key, a plus symbol, and the single character. For example, "CTRL+C" is telling you to press the CTRL key (continue to hold the CTRL key) and then press the C key.Common Windows Shortcut Combinations
- CTRL+C: Copy the selected item
- CTRL+X: Cut the selected item
- CTRL+V: Paste the selected item
- CTRL+Z: Undo an action
- CTRL+Y: Redo an action
- CTRL+B: Bold the selection
- CTRL+U: Underline the selection
- CTRL+I: Italicize the selection
- CTRL+A: Select all items in a document or window
- CTRL+S: Save the current document.
- CTRL+P: Print the current document
