Description
COMPUTER SHORTCUT
1. General System Shortcuts
These are the “bread and butter” shortcuts that work in almost every application.
| Action | Windows | Mac (macOS) |
| Copy | Ctrl + C | Command + C |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | Command + V |
| Cut | Ctrl + X | Command + X |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Command + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y | Command + Shift + Z |
| Select All | Ctrl + A | Command + A |
| Ctrl + P | Command + P | |
| Save | Ctrl + S | Command + S |
2. Navigating the Operating System
Use these to manage windows, apps, and your desktop efficiently.
Windows Specific
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Windows Key + D: Show/Hide Desktop.
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Windows Key + E: Open File Explorer.
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Windows Key + L: Lock your PC immediately.
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Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications.
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Windows Key + PrtSc: Take a screenshot and save it to your Pictures folder.
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Windows Key + Shift + S: Open the Snipping Tool for a custom screenshot.
Mac Specific
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Command + Space: Open Spotlight Search (to find anything).
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Command + Tab: Switch between open apps.
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Command + Shift + 3: Capture the entire screen.
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Command + Option + Esc: Force Quit an application.
3. Web Browsing (Chrome, Edge, Safari)
These shortcuts help you fly through tabs and windows.
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Ctrl/Cmd + T: Open a new tab.
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Ctrl/Cmd + W: Close the current tab.
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Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab (a lifesaver!).
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Ctrl/Cmd + L: Highlight the address bar (start typing a URL instantly).
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Ctrl/Cmd + F: Find specific text on a webpage.
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Ctrl/Cmd + [+] or [-]: Zoom in or out.
4. Text Editing & Formatting
Perfect for Word, Google Docs, or writing emails.
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Ctrl/Cmd + B: Bold text.
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Ctrl/Cmd + I: Italicize text.
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Ctrl/Cmd + U: <u>Underline</u> text.
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Ctrl/Cmd + Arrow Keys: Move the cursor one entire word at a time.
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Ctrl/Cmd + Backspace: Delete an entire word at a time.
