Keyboard shortcuts are powerful tools that allow you to save time and increase your efficiency when working on your computer. Here are the most useful ones so that you can make the most of your digital day-to-day life.
- Ctrl + Z → Undo
Reverses the last action, whether in text editing, images, or even spreadsheets. - Ctrl + Y → Redo
Restore the action you undid with Ctrl + Z. Perfect when you regret what you undid. - Ctrl + C → Copy
Copies the selected text or file and then pastes it to another location. - Ctrl + V → Paste
Paste what you have copied with Ctrl + C in the desired location. - Ctrl + X → Cut
Cuts the selected text or file, allowing you to move it to another location. - Ctrl + A → Select All
Selects the entire contents of a window or document to perform quick actions on it. - Ctrl + T → Open New Tab
Opens a new tab in your browser for easy multitasking navigation. - Ctrl + Shift + T → Restore Closed Tab
Restore the last tab you accidentally closed – a lifesaver! - Ctrl + H → Open Browsing History
Access your browsing history in the browser to quickly find previously visited pages. - Alt + Tab → Switch Between Open Windows
Quickly switch between open applications and documents without using the mouse. - Ctrl + F → Find Word
Quickly find a word in a document or web page. - Ctrl + S → Save
Saves the document or file you are working on. - Ctrl + P → Print
Opens the print window for the current file or document. - Ctrl + D → Add to Favorites
Save the web page in your browser favorites. - Ctrl + N → New Window
Opens a new window in your browser or program. - Ctrl + W → Close Active Tab
Closes the tab you are using in your browser. - Ctrl + L → Select Address Bar
Highlights the URL in the browser so you can type a new address. - Ctrl + Tab → Next Tab
Switch to the next tab in your browser. - Ctrl + Shift + Tab → Previous Tab
Returns to the previous tab in your browser. - Ctrl + Shift + N → Incognito Mode (Browser)
Opens a new browser window in private mode, without saving history. - Ctrl + Esc or Win → Open Start Menu
Opens the Windows Start menu for quick access to applications and settings. - Win + D → Show/Hide Desktop
Minimizes all open windows and shows the desktop, ideal for quick access. - Win + L → Lock Computer
Lock your session quickly to protect your privacy. - F5 → Refresh Page
Reloads the page or content in the current program.
Win + E → Open File Explorer.
Quickly access your folders and disks.
Win + M → Minimize all windows.
Similar to Win + D, but only minimizes, not toggles.
Win + ↑ / ↓ / ↓ / ← / → → Fit windows.
Moves the active window to different positions on the screen (corner, side, full screen).
Alt + F4 → Close active window
Closes the active program or tab quickly.
Win + P → Project Screen
Switches between single, duplicated or extended screen (useful with projectors or external displays).
Ctrl + Backspace → Delete whole word
Deletes the previous word instead of just one letter.
Ctrl + Left/Right Arrows → Move cursor by words.
Navigates faster within the text.
Shift + Arrows → Select text
Marks text without using the mouse.
Ctrl + Shift + Arrows → Select text by words.
Selects blocks faster.
Shift + Delete → Delete permanently
Deletes a file without sending it to the recycle garbage can.
Alt + Enter → View file properties
Displays detailed information about a file or folder.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Open the Task Manager directly.
Useful for closing processes or viewing performance.
Win + R → Open “Run”.
Quickly launch commands such ascmd,msconfig,notepad, etc.
Win + Pause/Break → System Information
Opens the panel with PC specifications and advanced settings.
Win + I → Open Settings
Quickly accesses the Windows settings panel.
Win + . (dot) → Open Emoji Selector 😎
Perfect for quickly adding emojis.
Conclusion:
With these keyboard shortcuts, you can significantly increase your productivity and optimize your work time – start using them today and watch your efficiency improve!
