Shortcut Keys
The following are shortcut keys for everyday functions, that will work on various operating systems and across most programs / apps including web browsers that you use on the computer.
Undo, Cut, Copy and Paste
The following shortcut keys will work on any version of Windows and most other types of operating systems (e.g. macOS)
Undo
+ Z
Purpose:
Using these keys will undo the very last thing you did.
Instructions:
1. Press and hold down on the 'ctrl' and 'Z' keys at the same time, then release together.
Cut
+ X
Purpose:
Using these keys will cut highlighted items.
Instructions:
1. Highlight the items you wish to copy.
2. Press and hold down on the 'ctrl' and 'X' keys at the same time, then release together.
Copy
+ C
Purpose:
Using these keys will copy highlighted items.
Instructions:
1. Highlight the items you wish to copy.
2. Then press and hold down on the 'ctrl' and 'C' keys at the same time, then release together.
Paste
+ V
Purpose:
Using these keys will paste copied items.
Instructions:
1. Place your cursor where you would like the copied or cut item(s) to go and click on this spot with the left mouse button.
2. Press and hold down on 'ctrl' and 'V' keys at the same time, then release together.
Shortcut Keys for Web Browsers
The following shortcut keys will work on Edge, Edge Chromium, FireFox and Chrome.
Find on a Page
+ F
Purpose:
Using these keys will open a search function for the current page you are on.
Instructions:
1. Press and hold down on the 'ctrl' and 'F' keys at the same time, then release together.
Print Current Page
+ P
Purpose:
Using these keys will bring up the print menu which will then allow you to print the current web browser page you are ciewing.
Instructions:
1. Press and hold down on the 'ctrl' and 'P' keys at the same time, then release together.
Zoom In
+ 'Plus'
Purpose:
Using these keys will increase the size of what is displayed on the screen.
Instructions:
1. Press and hold down on the 'ctrl' and then press the '+' key to increase the size of what is displayed on the screen by 10%.
Zoom Out
+ 'Minus'
Purpose:
Using these keys will decrease the size of what is displayed on the screen.
Instructions:
1. Press and hold down on the 'ctrl' and then press the '-' key to decrease the size of what is displayed on the screen by 10%.
Windows 10 Shortcut Keys
Select All
+ A
Purpose:
Using these keys will select all items in a document or window.
Instructions:
1. Press and hold down on the 'ctrl' and 'A' keys at the same time, then release together.
Stop or Leave
Purpose:
Using this keys will stop or leave the current task.
Instructions:
1. Press the 'esc' key.
Jumping Words - Next
+
Purpose:
Using these keys will move the cursor to the beginning of the next word.
Instructions:
1. Press and hold down on the 'ctrl' and then press the 'right arrow' key to move the cursor one word to the right.
Jumping Words - Previous
+
Purpose:
Using these keys will move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word.
Instructions:
1. Press and hold down on the 'ctrl' and then press the 'left arrow' key to move the cursor one word to the left.
Links to Additional Shortcut Keys
Link to additional shortcut keys for use with
Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7.
Link to shortcut keys for various apps used with Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.
Please make contact if you would like to:
- ask if there is a shortcut key for a specific function; or
- seek more information about the above shortcut keys.
