Most keyboard shortcuts are under utilized by the average user. Using simple computer shortcuts in the workplace and home life can increase your productivity and cut back on the strain caused by repetitive motions. I have compiled a list below of my favorite most used shortcuts for Mac and PC. If you are using presenting you should check out my PowerPoint shortcuts list for smoother presentations.
PC
- Ctrl+A
Highlight everything in the current folder, document, or page.
- Ctrl+C
Copy the selected text, image, or item to the clipboard.
- Ctrl+V
Paste contents of the clipboard into current program or window.
- Ctrl+F
In most programs, this command opens up a search window (includes all browsers and most Office applications).
- Ctrl+S
Save an open document, file, or webpage (most browsers and programs).
- Ctrl+Z
Undo the last action performed (supported by most programs and browsers).
- Ctrl+Tab
Move through currently opened windows.
- Windows key+M
Minimize all opened windows.
- Alt+F4
Close any opened/active windows app.
- Ctrl+Shift+T (browser)
Reopen last closed browser tab.
- Ctrl+D (browser)
Bookmark current browser webpage.
- Ctrl+R (browser)
Refresh current webpage
- Windows key+L
Lock your PC.
MAC
- Command+C
Copy the selected text, image, or item to the clipboard.
- Command+V
Paste contents of the clipboard into current program or window.
- Command+F
In most programs, this command opens up a search window
- Command+Spacebar
Opens Sppotlight
- Command+S
Save an open document, file.
- Command+Z
Undo the last action performed.
- Command+Tab
Move through currently opened windows.
- Command+Option+M
Minimize all opened windows.
- Ctrl+Shift+T (browser)
Reopen last closed browser tab.
- Ctrl+D (browser)
Bookmark current browser webpage.
- Ctrl+R (browser)
Refresh current webpage
- Ctrl+Shift+Power Button
Lock your Mac.
- Command+Option+Esc
Force Quit
- Command+Shift+3
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