Here are some basic computer keyboard short cuts, we use daily in computing.
Let me know if you have other short cuts, comment below...


Basic Computer Shortcut Keys


  • Ctrl + A  : Select All 
  • Ctrl + X / Shift + Del : Cut Selected Item
  • Ctrl + C / Ctrl + Ins : Copy Selected Item
  • Ctrl + V / Shift + Ins : Paste
  • Ctrl + P : Print
  • Ctrl + S : Save
  • F5 : Refresh
  • Ctrl + Alt + Del : Restart System/ Open Task Manager
  • Ctrl + Z / Ctrl + Y : Undo / Redo
  • Del : Delete Selected Item
  • Esc : Terminate most of the operations 
  • Enter : Execute a program
  • Home/End : Goes to beginning/end of the current line
  • Tab/Shift + Tab : Select the next/previous item
  • Page up/ page down :Goes to the top/bottom of the page
  • Alt / F10 : Activates Menu Bar