BASIC SHORTCUT KEYS

The below basic shortcut keys are a listing of shortcut keys that will work with almost all IBM compatible computers and software programs. It is highly recommended that all users keep a good reference of the below short cut keys and/or try to memorize the below keys. Doing so will dramatically increase your productivity.

Shortcut Keys
Description
Alt + F
File menu options in current program.

Alt + E
Edit options in current program

F1
Universal Help in 90% of Windows programs.

Ctrl + A
Select all text.

Ctrl + X
Cut selected item.

Shift + Del
Cut selected item.

Ctrl + C
Copy selected item.

Ctrl + Ins
Copy selected item

Ctrl + V
Paste

Shift + Ins
Paste

Home
Goes to beginning of current line.

Ctrl + Home
Goes to beginning of document.

End
Goes to end of current line.

Ctrl + End
Goes to end of document.

Shift + Home
Highlights from current position to beginning of line.

Shift + End
Highlights from current position to end of line.

Ctrl + Left arrow
Moves one word to the left at a time.

Ctrl + Right arrow
Moves one word to the right at a time.