All Computer Shortcut Keys List: Word, Excel, Windows, Chrome, Tally Etc. Shortcuts Full

1. Shortcut keys ABC
2. Special characters
3. Keyboard shortcuts on your Mac
4. General Linux Shortcuts
5. Cinnamon Keyboard Shortcuts (Linux Mint)
6. Ubuntu Keyboard Shortcuts
7. Firefox Keyboard Shortcut
8. ChromeOS Keyboard Shortcuts (Chromebook)

Shortcut keys ABC

These are the following basic windows key shortcuts that help you to complete your work faster and easier. 

S.No.	Keyboard shortcut	Action
1	CTRL+A	Open File Explorer.
2	CTRL+B	Bold
3	Ctrl + C	Copy selected items
4	CTRL+D	Duplicate
5	CTRL+E	Align Centre
6	Ctrl + F	Find
7	CTRL+G	Go To
8	CTRL+H	Find & Replace
9	CTRL+I	Italic
10	CTRL+K	Insert Hyperlink
11	Ctrl + L	Align Left
12	CTRL+M	Increase Indent
13	CTRL+N	New document
14	CTRL+O	Open
15	CTRL+P	Print
16	CTRL+R	Align right
17	Ctrl + W	Close active window.
18	CTRL+S	Save
19	CTRL+U	Underline
20	CTRL+V	Paste
21	CTRL+W	Close active window.
22	CTRL+X	Cut
23	CTRL+Y	Repeat Action
24	CTRL+Z	Undo
25	Alt+F	File menu options in current program.
26	Alt+E	Open Edit options in the current program.
27	Alt+Tab	Switch between open programs.
28	Shift+Del	Cut selected items.
29	Ctrl+Left arrow	Moves one word to the left at a time.
30	Ctrl+Right arrow	Moves one word to the right at a time.
31	Ctrl+Esc	Open the Start menu.
32	Ctrl+Shift+Esc	Open Windows Task Manager.
33	Alt+F4	Close the currently active program tab
34	Alt+Enter	Open the properties for the selected item

Special Characters

These are some of the common special characters that nowadays very popular:

S.No	Sequence	Character
1	Alt 128	Ç
2	Alt 129	ü
3	Alt 130	é
4	Alt 131	â
5	Alt 132	ä
6	Alt 133	à
7	Alt 134	å
8	Alt 135	ç
9	Alt 136	ê
10	Alt 137	ë
11	Alt 138	è
12	Alt 139	ï
13	Alt 140	î
14	Alt 141	ì
15	Alt 145	æ
16	Alt 146	Æ
17	Alt 147	ô
18	Alt 148	ö
19	Alt 149	ò
20	Alt 150	û
21	Alt 151	ù
22	Alt 152	ÿ
23	Alt 155	¢
24	Alt 156	£
25	Alt 157	¥
26	Alt 158	P
27	Alt 159	ƒ
28	Alt 160	á
29	Alt 161	í

Keyboard Shortcuts on Mac

Following is the list of Shortcut Keys of Computer A to Z with Mac Os:

S.No.	Shortcut	Action
1	Command-X	Cut the selected item and copy it to the Clipboard.
2	Command-C	Copy the selected item to the Clipboard.
3	Command-V	Paste the contents of the Clipboard into the current document or app.
4	Command-Z	Undo the previous command. Press Command-Shift-Z to redo.
5	Command-A	Select all items.
6	Command-F	Open a Find window, or find items in a document.
7	Command-G	Find the next occurrence of the item you’re searching for. Press Command-Shift-G to find the previous occurrence.
8	Command-H	Hide the windows of the front app. Press Command-Option-H to view the front app but hide all other apps.
9	Command-M	Minimize the front window to the Dock. Press Command-Option-M to minimize all windows of the front app.
10	Command-N	Open a new document or window.
11	Command-O	Open the selected item, or open a dialog to select a file to open.
12	Command-P	Print the current document.
13	Command-S	Save the current document.
14	Command-W	Close the front window. Press Command-Option-W to close all windows of the app.
15	Command-Q	Quit the current app.
16	Command-Option-Esc	Choose an app to Force Quit.
17	Command-Tab	Switch to the next most recently used app among your open apps.
18	Open Apple+Down	Opens the selected icon.
19	Open Apple+Shift+Up Arrow	Used to direct the input focus to the desktop level.
20	Open Apple+L	Make alias.
21	Open Apple+R	Show the original item.
22	Open Apple+?	Mac help.
23	Open Apple+E	Eject
24	Up arrow	Used to select the icon above the one currently highlighted.
25	Down arrow	Used to select the icon below the one currently highlighted.
26	Tab	Highlight the next icon inside the folder, in alphabetical order.
27	Shift+Tab	Highlight the previous icon inside the folder, in alphabetical order.
28	Left arrow	Used when viewing by the icon to select the icon to the left of the one highlighted.
29	Right arrow	Used when viewing by the icon to select the icon to the right of the one highlighted.
30	Shift+Click	Select the icon and add it to the set of those selected.
31	Open Apple+T	Add to favorites.

General Linux Shortcuts

Common Shortcut Keys of Computer A to Z for Linux operating system:

S.No.	Shortcut	Action
1	Ctrl + C	Copy any highlighted text, image, or some other object to the clipboard.
2	Ctrl + V	Paste copied text, image, or some other object from the clipboard.
3	Ctrl + X	Cut highlighted text, image, or some other object.
4	Ctrl + S	Save the currently opened file.
5	Ctrl + N	Create a new file.
6	Ctrl + Z	Undo the last action.
7	Ctrl + Q	Quit the application in focus.
8	Ctrl + Alt + F1 to F6	Switch to a virtual console.
9	Ctrl + Alt + F7	Switch to the first graphical terminal.

Cinnamon Keyboard Shortcuts (Linux Mint)

These are the list of Cinnamon keyboard Shortcut keys of computer A to Z:

S.No.	Shortcut	Action
1	Ctrl + Alt + Down	Show all currently running applications on the selected workspace.
2	Ctrl + Alt + Up	Show running applications across all workspaces.
3	Alt + Tab	Cycle between running applications.
4	Shift + Alt + Tab.	Cycle between running applications in the opposite direction.
5	Alt + F2	Open a command prompt.
6	Alt + F4	Close the window in focus.
7	Super + L	Open the Cinnamon Debugger.
8	Super + D	Minimize all windows to show desktop.
9	Ctrl + Super + Arrow keys	Span the window in focus to a border.
10	Shift + Ctrl + Alt + Left or Right Arrow	Move the window in focus to the workspace on the left or right.

Ubuntu Keyboard Shortcuts

These are the shortcut keys of computer A to Z for Ubuntu OS:

S.No.	Shortcut	Action
1	Super	Open Activities.
2	Alt + F2	Open a command prompt.
3	Alt + Tab	Cycle between running applications.
4	Super + Arrow keys	Snap the window in focus to a border.
5	PrtSc	Take a screenshot of the entire screen.
6	Alt + PrtSc	Take a screenshot of the window in focus.
7	Shift + PrtSc	Take a screenshot of a selected area on the screen.
8	Ctrl + Alt + T	Launch Terminal.
9	Super + L	Lock the current session.
10	Super + D	Minimize all windows to show desktop.

Firefox Keyboard Shortcut

This table states all the shortcut keys of computer A to Z for Firefox browser:

S.No.	Shortcut	Action
1	Backspace	Go back.
2	F5 or Ctrl + R	Reload the current page.
3	Ctrl + P	Print the current page.
4	Ctrl + S	Save the current page.
5	Ctrl + F	Find text on the current page.
6	Ctrl + K	Bring the search bar into focus.
7	Ctrl + W	Close the current tab.
8	Ctrl + N	Open a new tab.
9	Ctrl + Shift + P	Open a new private window.
10	Ctrl + Shift + Q	Exit Firefox.

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ChromeOS Keyboard Shortcuts (Chromebook)

Following are the shortcut keys of computer A to Z for Chrome OS or Chromebook:

S.No.	Shortcut	Action
1	Ctrl + Shift + L	Lock the current session.
2	Ctrl + Shift + Q	Log out from the current session.
3	Alt + 1 to 8	Launch an application from the taskbar.
4	Alt + [ or ]	Dock the window in focus to the left or right side of the screen.
5	Ctrl + F5	Take a screenshot of the entire screen.
6	Ctrl + Shift + F5	Take a screenshot of a selected area on the screen.
7	Shift + Alt + M	Open the Files app.
8	Shift + Alt + N	Display notifications.
9	Ctrl + Alt +	Display all keyboard shortcuts.
10	Shift + Esc	Open the Task Manager.

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If you want to browse other common shortcuts yet important shortcuts that a computer user should know, then feel free to check our outer post, Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts – 5 Essential Types.

Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts Using Windows Keys

By using Windows key in combination with other keys, you can perform several tasks like File Explorer, apps pinned in the taskbar, launch Settings, Run command, etc.

In addition, you can also open specific features like Magnifier or you can also accomplish tasks like lock your device, virtual desktops, controlling windows, etc.

These are the following most used Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts that can be performed using the Windows key. 

S.No.	Keyboard Shortcuts	Action
1	Windows key	Open Start menu.
2	Windows key + A	Open Action Center.
3	Windows key + S ( or Q)	Open Search.
4	Windows key + D	Display and hide the desktop.
5	Windows key + L	Lock device.
6	Windows key + M	Minimize all windows.
7	Windows key + B	Set the focus notification area in the taskbar.
8	Windows key + O	Lock device orientation.
9	Windows key + T	Cycle through apps in the taskbar.
10	Windows key + Z	Switch input between the desktop experience and Windows Mixed Reality.
11	Windows key + G	Open Game bar.
12	Windows key + H	Open dictation feature.
13	Windows key + E	Open File Explorer.
14	Windows key + I	Open Settings.
15	Windows key + R	Open Run command.
16	Windows key + K	Open Connect settings.
17	Windows key + X	Open the Quick Link menu.
18	Windows key + V	Open Clipboard bin.
19	Windows key + W	Open the Windows Ink Workspace.
20	Windows key + U	Open Ease of Access settings.
21	Windows key + Ctrl + Enter	Open Narrator.
22	Windows key + Plus (+)	Zoom in using the magnifier.
23	Windows key + Minus (-)	Zoom out using the magnifier.
24	Windows key + Esc	Exit magnifier.
25	Windows key + forward-slash (/)	Start IME reconversion.
26	Windows key + Comma (,)	Temporarily peek at the desktop.
27	Windows key + Up arrow key	Maximize app windows.
28	Windows key + Down arrow key	Minimize app windows.
29	Windows key + Home	Minimize or maximize all but the active desktop window.
30	Windows key + Shift + M	Restore minimized windows on the desktop.
31	Windows key + Shift + Up arrow key	Stretch desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen.
32	Windows key + Shift + Down arrow key	Maximize or minimize active windows vertically while maintaining width.
33	Windows key + Shift + Left arrow key	Move the active window to monitor on the left.
34	Windows key + Shift + Right arrow key	Move the active window to monitor on the right.
35	Windows key + Left arrow key	Snap app or window left.
36	Windows key + Right arrow key	Snap app or window right.
37	Windows key + Number (0-9)	Open the app in number position in the taskbar.
38	Windows key + Shift + Number (0-9)	Open another instance of the app in number position in the taskbar.
39	Windows key + Ctrl + Number (0-9)	Switch to last active window of the app in number position in the taskbar.
40	Windows key + Alt + Number (0-9)	Open Jump List of the app in number position in the taskbar.
41	Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + Number (0-9)	Open another instance as an administrator of the app in number position in the taskbar.
42	Windows key + + Ctrl + Spacebar	Change the previously selected input option.
43	Windows key + Tab	Open Task View.
44	Windows key + Ctrl + D	Create a virtual desktop.
45	Windows key + Ctrl + F4	Close active virtual desktop.
46	Windows key + Ctrl + Right arrow	Switch to the virtual desktop on the right.
47	Windows key + Ctrl + Left arrow	Switch to the virtual desktop on the left.
48	Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + B	Wake up the device when black or a blank screen.
49	Windows key + PrtScn	Capture a full screenshot in the “Screenshots” folder.
50	Windows key + Shift + S	Create part of the screen screenshot.
51	Windows key + Shift + V	Cycle through notifications..
52	Windows key + Ctrl + F	Open search for devices on a domain network.
53	Windows key + Ctrl + Q	Open Quick Assist.
54	Windows key + Alt + D	Open date and time in the taskbar.
55	Windows key + period (.) or semicolon (;)	Open emoji panel.
56	Windows key + Pause	Show System Properties dialog box.

Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts For Desktop

These are the following windows 10 keyboard shortcuts for the desktop related tasks.

S.No.	Keyboard Shortcut	Action
1	Ctrl + Esc (or Windows key)	Open Start menu.
2	Ctrl + Arrow keys	Change Start menu size.
3	Ctrl + Shift + Esc	Open Task Manager.
4	Ctrl + Shift	Switch keyboard layout.
5	Alt + F4	Close active window. (If no active window present, then shutdown box appears.)
6	Ctrl + F5 (or R)	Refresh the current window.
7	Ctrl + Alt + Tab	View open apps.
8	Ctrl + Arrow keys (to select) + Spacebar	Select multiple items on desktop or File Explorer.
9	Alt + Tab	Switch between open apps while pressing Tab multiple times.
10	Alt + Left arrow key	Go back.
11	Alt + Right arrow key	Go forward.
12	Alt + Page Up	Move up one screen.
13	Alt + Page down	Move down one screen.
14	Alt + Esc	Cycle through open windows.
15	Alt + Spacebar	Open context menu for the active window.
16	Shift + click app button	Open another instance of an app from the taskbar.
17	Ctrl + Shift + click app button	Run app as administrator from the taskbar.
18	Shift + Right-click app button	Show the window menu for the app from the taskbar.
19	Ctrl + Click a grouped app button	Cycle through windows in the group from the taskbar.
20	Shift + Right-click a grouped app button	Show the window menu for the group from the taskbar.
21	Ctrl + Left arrow key	Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word.
22	Ctrl + Right arrow key	Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word.
23	Ctrl + Up arrow key	Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph
24	Ctrl + Down arrow key	Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph.
25	Ctrl + Shift + arrow key	Select the block of text.
26	Ctrl + Spacebar	Enable or disable Chinese IME
27	Shift + F10	Open context menu for the selected item
28	Shift + Arrow keys	Select multiple items.
29	Backspace	Return to Settings app home page

Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts Related to Command Prompt

If your work demands too much use command prompt, then these windows 10 keyboard shortcuts would help you get the work done quickly.

S.No.	Keyboard Shortcut	Action
1	Ctrl + A	Select all content of the current line.
2	Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert)	Copy selected items to the clipboard.
3	Ctrl + V (or Shift + Insert)	Paste content from the clipboard.
4	Ctrl + M	Starts mark mode.
5	Ctrl + Up arrow key	Move the screen up one line.
6	Ctrl + Down arrow key	Move screen down one line.
7	Ctrl + F	Open search for Command Prompt.
8	Left or right arrow keys	Move cursor left or right in the current line.
9	Up or down arrow keys	Cycle through command history of the current session.
10	Page up	Move cursor one page up.
11	Page down	Move cursor one page down.
12	Ctrl + Home	Scroll to top of the console.
13	Ctrl + End	Scroll to the bottom of the console.

Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts Related to File Explorer

The following table states all the windows 10 keyboard shortcuts that you can use to browse the file explorer.

S.No.	Keyboard Shortcuts	Action
1	Windows key + E	Open File Explorer.
2	Alt + D	Select the address bar.
3	Ctrl + E (or F)	Select the search box.
4	Ctrl + N	Open a new window.
5	Ctrl + W	Close active window.
6	Ctrl + F (or F3)	Start search.
7	Ctrl + mouse scroll wheel	Change the view file and folder.
8	Ctrl + Shift + E	Expands all folders from the tree in the navigation pane.
9	Ctrl + Shift + N	Create a new folder on desktop or File Explorer.
10	Ctrl + L	Focus on the address bar.
11	Ctrl + Shift + Number (1-8)	Changes folder view.
12	Alt + P	Display preview panel.
13	Alt + Enter	Open Properties settings for the selected item.
14	Alt + Right arrow key	View the next folder.
15	Alt + Left arrow key (or Backspace)	View the previous folder.
16	Alt + Up arrow	Move up a level in the folder path.
17	F11	Switch active window full-screen mode.
18	F5	Refresh the instance of File Explorer.
19	F2	Rename selected item.
20	F4	Switch focus to address bar.
21	F5	Refresh File Explorer’s current view.
22	F6	Cycle through elements on the screen.
23	Home	Scroll to top of the window.
24	End	Scroll to the bottom of the window.

Other Essential Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts Keys

These are the following windows other essential 10 keyboard shortcuts for the work that you can do in windows 10.

S.No.	Keyboard Shortcut	Action
1	Ctrl + A	Select all content.
2	Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert)	Copy selected items to the clipboard.
3	Ctrl + X	Cut selected items to the clipboard.
4	Ctrl + V (or Shift + Insert)	Paste content from the clipboard.
5	Ctrl + Z	Undo an action, including undelete files (limited).
6	Ctrl + Y	Redo an action.
7	Ctrl + Shift + N	Create a new folder on desktop or File Explorer.
8	Alt + F4	Close active window. (If no active window present, then shutdown box appears.)
9	Ctrl + D	Delete selected items to the Recycle Bin.
10	F2	Rename selected item.
11	ESC	Close the current task.
12	Shift + Delete	Delete the selected item permanently skipping Recycle Bin.
13	Alt + Tab	Switch between open apps.
14	Windows key + I	Open the Settings app.
15	Windows key + E	Open File Explorer.
16	Windows key + A	Open Action Center.
17	Windows key + D	Display and hide the desktop.
18	Windows key + L	Lock device.
19	Windows key + V	Open Clipboard bin.
20	Windows key + period (.) or semicolon (;)	Open emoji panel.
21	Windows key + PrtScn	Capture a full screenshot in the “Screenshots” folder.
22	Windows key + Shift + S	Capture part of the screen in a screenshot.
23	Windows key + Left arrow key	Snap app or window left.
24	Windows key + Right arrow key	Snap app or window right.

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