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Control short keys in Computer
- July 29, 2024
- Posted by: Riddhi Dhandha
- Category: Basic Computer Course Computer Course for Kids Online Computer Coaching
### Common Control Shortcuts in Computers
Here is a list of common control (Ctrl) shortcuts used in Windows and most applications:
**Basic Editing**
– **Ctrl + C**: Copy the selected text or item.
– **Ctrl + X**: Cut the selected text or item.
– **Ctrl + V**: Paste the copied or cut text or item.
– **Ctrl + Z**: Undo the last action.
– **Ctrl + Y**: Redo the last undone action.
**Text Navigation and Selection**
– **Ctrl + A**: Select all text or items in the current window.
– **Ctrl + Right Arrow**: Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word.
– **Ctrl + Left Arrow**: Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word.
– **Ctrl + Down Arrow**: Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph.
– **Ctrl + Up Arrow**: Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph.
– **Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys**: Select text in the direction of the arrow key.
**File and Window Management**
– **Ctrl + N**: Open a new window or document.
– **Ctrl + O**: Open an existing document or file.
– **Ctrl + S**: Save the current document or file.
– **Ctrl + P**: Print the current document or page.
– **Ctrl + W**: Close the current window or document.
– **Ctrl + F**: Open the Find dialog to search for text.
– **Ctrl + H**: Open the Replace dialog.
– **Ctrl + Tab**: Switch between open tabs in a browser or other tabbed application.
– **Ctrl + Shift + T**: Reopen the last closed tab in a browser.
**System Commands**
– **Ctrl + Esc**: Open the Start menu.
– **Ctrl + Shift + Esc**: Open the Task Manager.
– **Ctrl + Alt + Delete**: Open the security options screen (lock, switch user, sign out, task manager).
**Browser Shortcuts**
– **Ctrl + T**: Open a new tab.
– **Ctrl + N**: Open a new browser window.
– **Ctrl + R** or **F5**: Refresh the current page.
– **Ctrl + D**: Bookmark the current page.
– **Ctrl + L** or **F6**: Focus on the address bar.
– **Ctrl + J**: Open the downloads window.
**Miscellaneous**
– **Ctrl + B**: Bold the selected text (in word processors).
– **Ctrl + I**: Italicize the selected text (in word processors).
– **Ctrl + U**: Underline the selected text (in word processors).
– **Ctrl + Shift + N**: Create a new folder in File Explorer.
– **Ctrl + Shift + Esc**: Open Task Manager.
These shortcuts can significantly enhance your efficiency and speed when working on a computer. Familiarity with these commands can help you perform tasks quickly without relying heavily on the mouse.
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