Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts let you do things on the computer fast — without using the mouse. You press two or three keys at the same time, and the computer acts instantly. Experts use shortcuts every day to save time.
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcut in Action
Ctrl
+C
→📋 Copied!
Most Useful Shortcuts
| Shortcut | What it does | Memory Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + C | Copy selected item | C = Copy |
| Ctrl + X | Cut selected item | X = Scissors shape |
| Ctrl + V | Paste item | V is next to C |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo last action | Z = go back to Zero |
| Ctrl + S | Save the file | S = Save |
| Ctrl + A | Select all | A = All |
| Ctrl + P | P = Print | |
| Alt + F4 | Close a window | F4 = Finish (close) |
| Win + D | Show the Desktop | D = Desktop |
| Win + L | Lock the computer | L = Lock |
How to Use a Shortcut
Hold the first key down, then press the second key, then release both together. Never press them one after the other — hold the first while pressing the second.
Steps for Ctrl + S (Save)
① Hold Ctrl key
② Press S key (while Ctrl is held)
③ Release both keys
✅ File is saved!
✏️ Exercise
- Which shortcut selects everything on a page?
- You made a mistake while typing. Which shortcut fixes it?
- What does Ctrl + X do?
- How is Ctrl + C different from Ctrl + X?
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