One thing I try to use all of the time are short cut keys on my computer. They are quick ways to accomplish specific routine tasks like copying, pasting, and selecting all. When learned and applied these combinations of keys will help speed up your daily life and proficiency with your computer. Here is a quick reference to some shortcut keys that will work with most programs on your personal computer.
Shortcut Keys | Description |
| Alt + F | File menu in current program. |
| F1 | Universal Help in almost every Windows program. |
| Ctrl + A | Select all |
| Ctrl + X | Cut selected item. |
| Ctrl + C | Copy selected item. |
| Ctrl + V | 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. |
Written By: Chris Jackson – ms Westerdam Techspert
