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Best 80+ Shortcut Keys of Computer A to Z

Shortcut Keys of Computer

By Rahul JangidPublished 3 years ago 5 min read
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Hello Guys, today in this article we will get the Best 80+ Shortcut Keys of Computer A to Z, and also we will learn about how we can use these shortcut keys to increase the speed of working on the computer many times.

What Is a Keyboard Shortcut?

In computing, a keyboard shortcut is a set of 1 or more keys that evoke a command in software or operating systems.

They’re typically an alternate means for invoking commands that might preferably be accessible only through a menu, a mouse, or a side of the computer program.

If you understand these shortcuts, then you can increase the speed of working on the computer many times.

What is a keyboard shortcut for help?

We have yet to know in this article what is a Keyboard Shortcut. Now we will know about its use, what does it work for?

  1. You can search for some words by the press: CTRL + F
  2. Close the windows: ALT + F4
  3. Save the file you’ve done: CTRL + S
  4. Open File Explorer: Windows Key + E
  5. Hide/display the current window: Windows Key + D
  6. Copy: CTRL + C
  7. Cut: CTRL + X
  8. Paste: CTRL + P

There are some common shortcuts mentioned above that by using these shortcuts we can perform these things.

General Shortcut Keys of Computer

  1. Rename the selected item: F2
  2. Search for a file or folder: F3
  3. Refresh the active window: F5
  4. Select all items in a document or window: CTRL + A
  5. Copy the selected item: CTRL + C
  6. Cut the selected item: CTRL + X
  7. Paste the selected item: CTRL + V
  8. Move the selected to the recycle bin: DELETE Key
  9. Delete the selected item permanently: SHIFT + DELETE
  10. Select more than one item: SHIFT + Any Arrow key
  11. Open or close the Start menu: Window Key
  12. Open Magnifier: WIN + Plus
  13. Close Magnifier: WIN + ESCAPE
  14. Open the advance menu: WIN + X
  15. Open the setting: WIN + I
  16. Open the charm bar: WIN + H
  17. Highlight the notification arrow: WIN + B
  18. Open Cortana: WIN + C
  19. Open File Explorer: WIN + E
  20. Open Run window: WIN + R
  21. Go to the lock screen: WIN + L
  22. Minimize all open windows: WIN + M
  23. Restore all minimize windows: WIN + SHIFT + M

Advance Shortcut Keys of Computer

Here is we can see some Advance Shortcut Keys hope you like this

  1. Close window and Shut down or restart Window: ALT + F4
  2. Switch open items: ALT + TAB
  3. Open the menu for the active window: ALT + SPACEBAR
  4. Close the active document or file etc: CTRL + F4
  5. Search for computer: CTRL + Win + F
  6. Copy selected item: CTRL + Insert
  7. Display start menu: CTRL + ESC
  8. Restart the computer: CTRL + ALT + DEL
  9. Dock the active window to the left half of the screen: WIN + Left Arrow
  10. Dock the active window to the right half of the screen: WIN + Right Arrow
  11. Maximize the active window vertically and horizontally: WIN + Up Arrow
  12. Restore or minimize the active window: WIN + Down Arrow
  13. Switch input language and keyboard layout: WIN + Spacebar
  14. Display the system properties: WIN + BREAK
  15. Take a picture of the screen {Computer>Pictures>Screenshots folder}: WIN + PRNT
  16. Create a new virtual desktop: WIN + CTRL + D
  17. Close the current virtual desktop: WIN + CTRL + F4
  18. Hide/Display all nonactive windows: WIN + HOME

Internet Explorer Shortcut Keys

Here is we can see some Internet Explorer Shortcut Keys of Computer

  • Refresh page: F5
  • Go back to the previous page: Alt + Left Arrow/Backspace
  • Go to the next page: Alt + Right Arrow
  • Move a selected item down the favorites list: Alt + Down Arrow
  • Zoom in or out: CTRL + ( + or -)
  • Add ( www. ) at the beginning and ( .com ) to the end of any text entered in the Address bar: CTRL + Enter
  • Add the current site to your favorites: CTRL + D
  • Display your favorites: CTRL + I
  • Open a new window: CTRL + N
  • Print the current page: CTRL + P
  • Open a new tab: CTRL + T
  • Closes tabs in the background: CTRL + F4
  • Switch between tabs: CTRL + Tab
  • Revert close tab: CTRL + SHIFT + T
  • Move up one page: SHIFT + Spacebar
  • How to make symbols with a keyboard

    Here is we can see How to make symbols with a keyboard, These sign only work with the left side of the "Alt button"

  • ☺ Smiley face: Alt + 1
  • ☻ Black smiley face: Alt + 2
  • ♥ Heart: Alt + 3
  • ♦ Diamond: Alt + 4
  • ♣ Club: Alt + 5
  • ♠ Spade: Alt + 6
  • • Dot symbol: Alt + 7
  • ◘ Symbol: Alt + 8
  • ○ Symbol: Alt + 9
  • ◙ Symbol: Alt + 10
  • ♂ Male sign: Alt + 11
  • ♀ Female sign: Alt + 12
  • ♪ Eight Note: Alt + 13
  • ♫ Single Bar Note: Alt + 14
  • ☼ Sun: Alt + 15
  • ALT Codes for Currency Symbols & Signs

    1. $ Dollar Sign: Alt + 36
    2. ¢ Cent Sign: Alt + 155
    3. £ Pound Sign: Alt + 156
    4. ¥ Yen Sign: Alt + 157
    5. € Euro Sign: Alt + 0128

    Note: For the indian currency symbol we can use simply below shortcut key

    CTRL + SHIFT + 4 ( 4 Top side button )

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    Rahul Jangid

    Rahul Jangir, a tech geek, designing enthusiast, and online expert could be a graduate in technology who is addicted to front-end development.

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