Keyword keyboard

Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keystrokes that allow you to quickly perform an action. They are useful and often great time-savers. This page includes a guide to a few useful combinations that will help you complete tasks more quickly.

Windows
Mac OSX
Where can I find these keys on my keyboard?

Windows

The list displays key combinations that are intended to be pressed and held until all are completed. For example, to copy text (Ctrl + "C"), you would highlight the text and press and hold the "Ctrl" (or control) key on your keyboard, then tap the "C" key before releasing both keys.

• Open a recently closed tab in your internet broswer: Ctrl + Shift "T"
• Switch between open windows: Alt + Tab
• Minimize everything and show desktop:(or between the desktop and Start screen in Windows 8.1): Windows Key + "D"
• Minimize window: Windows Key + Down Arrow
• Maximize window: Windows Key + Up Arrow
• Bold: Ctrl + "B"
• Paste selected Item: Ctrl + "V"
• Copy selected Item: Ctrl + "C"
• Cut selected Item: Ctrl + "X"
• Underline: Ctrl + "U"
• Italicize: Ctrl + "I"
• Undo an action: Ctrl + "Z"
• Print: Ctrl + "P"
• Select all: Ctrl + "A"
• Take screenshot: PrtScr
• Take screenshot of active screen: Ctrl + Alt + PrtScr
• Delete permanently: Shift + Delete
• Open properties for selected item: Alt + Enter
• Close current window: Alt + F4
• Open the Start Menu: Ctrl + Esc
• Flip screen rotation: Ctrl + Alt + any arrow key
• Open Task Manager: Ctrl + Shift + Esc
• Lock your PC or switch users: Windows Key + "L"
• Choose a presentation display mode: Windows Key + "P"
• Zoom in and out: Windows Key and plus or minus sign
• Search for files and folders: Windows Key + "F"
• Help: Windows Key + "F1"
• Quick system access menu: Windows Key + "X"

Mac OSX

• Eject disk:Command + "E"
• Get information:Command + "I"
• Add to dock:Command + Shift + Control + "T"
• Minimize all windows:Command + Option + "M"
• Minimize front window: Command + "M"
• Swich applications: Command + Tab
• Take screenshot: Command + Shift + "3"
• Quit application: Command + "Q"
• Force quit application: Command + Shift + Option + Esc
• New folder:Command + Shift + "N"
• Log out:Command + Shift + "Q"
• Paste selected item:Command + "V"
• Cut selected item:Command + "X"
• Copy selected item: Command + "C"
• Close all windows:Command + Option + "W"
• Select all items: Command + "A"
• Take screenshot: Command + Shift + "3"
• Find: Command + "F"
• Print: Command + "P"
• Save: Command + "S"
• Move to trash: Command + Delete
• Undo/redo:Command + "Z"
• Show desktop:Command + F3
• Hide or display dashboard:F12
• Choose a presentation display mode: Command + F1

Where can I find these keys on my keyboard?

Windows (Scroll over for a larger image)

MacBook