Who likes going the long way around? Unless you’re Ewan McGregor, most of us opt for a shortcut if there’s a quicker way to get something done (especially repetitive tasks). Sat navs are easier than reading a map; bookmarked web pages make it simple to find favourite or useful content, and shortcuts to work mean more time for family breakfast. It’s no different when using your computer. These shortcuts help you execute work more quickly, like a true keyboard ninja!

Windows

CTRL & C = Copy
CTRL & X = Cut
CTRL & V = Paste
CTRL & Z = Undo
CTRL & Y = Redo
CTRL & F = Search
CTRL & A = Select all
CTRL & B = Bold
CTRL & I = Italic
CTRL & U = Underline
CTRL & N = New document/page
CTRL & O = Open a file
CTRL & S = Save
CTRL & P = Print
CTRL & ALT & Del = Task Manager
ALT & F = Open File menu
ALT & E = Open Edit menu
ALT & Tab = Switch between programs
Windows key & M = Minimise all windows
Windows key & L = Lock computer

Chrome

CTRL & T = Open a new browser tab
CTRL & Shift + T = Open last closed tab
CTRL & # = Move to tab #
CTRL & Shift = Next tab
CTRL & ALT + Shift = Previous tab
CTRL & W = Close current tab
CTRL & N = New window
CTRL & Shift + N = New incognito window
CTRL & + = Zoom in
CTRL & – = Zoom out
CTRL & Zero = Normal zoom
CTRL & L = Move to address (URL) bar
CTRL & D = Save bookmark
CTRL & F = Search current page
Spacebar = Page down
Shift & Spacebar = Page up