Keyboard shortcuts can be a very effective way to increase your productivity and reduce repetitive strain while using a computer. While this is far from an exhaustive list, the shortcuts in this page are some of the most frequently used. A printable handout is also available below.
The following are some of the most commonly used shortcuts to use with any computer running on a Windows operating system.
| Ctrl + A | Select all | Ctrl + S | Save file |
| Ctrl + C | Copy the selected text or item(s) | Ctrl + V | Paste text or object copied to the clipboard |
| Ctrl + F | Find (opens find search box in any program) | Ctrl + X | Cut selected text |
| Ctrl + O | Open new file | Ctrl + Y | Redo last action |
| Ctrl + P | Print the current document | Ctrl + Z | Undo last action |
The following are some of the most commonly used shortcuts to use with any computer running on a Mac operating system.
| Command + A | Select all | Command + S | Save file |
| Command + C | Copy the selected text or item(s) | Command + T | Open a new tab |
| Command + F |
Find items in a document or open a Find window |
Command + V | Paste items from the Clipboard |
| Command + O |
Open the selected item, or open a dialog to select a file to open |
Command + X | Cut selected text or items |
| Command + P | Print the current document | Command + Z | Undo last action (if possible) |
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