Computer shortcut keys are frequently asked in almost all exams like ibps,ssc and others.So,it is better to remember all the computer shortcut keys specially general computer shortcut keys used in day today work.We have provided a table consisting of important computer shortcut keys.As we know that remembering these computer shortcut keys is a tough task.So,it is advised to see what operations are being performed by pressing the given computer shortcut keys.For this you just need a computer,internet explorer and a few folders.Just test all those computer shortcut keys one by one and see the result.It will help you in understanding things in a better way…
Computer Shortcut Keys
| Shortcut Keys | Description |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+A | Select all contents of the page |
| Ctrl+B | Bold highlighted selection |
| Ctrl+C | Copy selected text |
| Ctrl+V | Paste selected text |
| Ctrl+X | Cut selected text |
| Ctrl+Y | Redo Last Function |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo Last Function |
| Delete | Delete function |
| Shift+F10 key | Displays the shortcut menu for the selected item |
| Shift+delete | Delete the selected item permanently without placing in the recycle bin |
| F1 key | To display help |
| F2 key | Rename the selected item |
| F3 key | Search a folder or a file |
| F4 key | Display the address bar list in My computer or Windows Explorer |
| F5 key | Update the active windows |
| F6 key | Cycle through the screen elements in a windows or on the windows |
| F10 key | to activate in the menu bar in the active program |
| Ctrl + A | Select all items |
| Ctrl+F4 key | Close the active document |
| Ctrl+Esc key | Displays the start menu |
| Ctrl+Shift+Esc key | Open task manager |
| Ctrl(while dragging the item) | Copy the selected item |
| Ctrl+Tab key | Move Forward through the tab |
| Ctrl+Shift+Tab key | Move backward through the tab |
| Ctrl+Shift(While dragging the item) | create a shortcut (to the selected item) |
| Ctrl + Right Arrow | Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word |
| Ctrl+Left Arrow | Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word |
| Ctrl+Down arrow | Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph |
| Ctrl+Right Arrow | Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph |
| Alt+Enter | View the properties for the selected items |
| Alt+Space bar key | Open the shortcut menu for the active menu |
| Alt+tab key | Switch between the the open programs |
| Alt+Esc Key | Cycle through the program in the order they have been opened |
| Alt+F4 | Close or quit the active programs |
| Tab | Move forward through the options |
| Shift+Tab key | Move backward through the options |
| Enter | Perform the command for active button or option |
| Backspace key | Open a folder one level up, if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open Dialogue Box |
| End | Displays the bottom of the active window |
| Home | Displays the top of the active windows |
| Num Lock +Asterik(*) Sign | Displays all the sub folder that are under the selected folder |
| Num Lock + (plus) sign | displays the content of the selected folder |
| Num lock +(Minus)sign | collapse the selected folder |
| Left arrow | Collapse the current selection if it is expanded or selects the present folder |
| Right Arrow | Displays the current selection if it is collapsed or selects the first sub-folder |
| Ctrl+E | Open the search bar |
| Ctrl+F | Start the first option |
| Ctrl+H | Open the history bar |
| Ctrl+I | Open the favourite bar |
| Ctrl + L | Open the open dialogue box |
| Ctrl+Print | open the print dialogue box |
| Ctrl+W | Close the current window |
