Computer Shortcut Keys

The followings are some basic PC shortcut keys that are supported in most IBM compatible computers. They are also supported in most application software.


Use at your own risk.

Alt + e
Pull down the top Edit menu.

Alt + f
Pull down the top File menu

Ctrl + a
Select all text. 

Ctrl + c
Copy selected item

Ctrl + f
Find. 

Ctrl + v
Paste copied item(s) from clipboard 

Ctrl + x
Cut. 

Ctrl + Ins
Same as Ctrl + c 

Ctrl + (left arrow)
Move one word to the left at a time. 

Ctrl + (right arrow)
Move one word to the right at a time. 

Shift + Ins
Same as Ctrl + v 

Shift + Delelte (or Del)
Cut. Or permanently delete selected item(s) on Windows Explorer. 

F1
Help. 

Home
Jump to the beginning of the line or page. 

Ctrl + Home
Jump to the beginning of the document or page. 

End
Jump to the end of the line or page. 

Ctrl + End
Jump to the end of the document or page. 

Shift + Home
Set selection (highlight) from current position to beginning of the line or page.

Shift + End
Set selection (highlight) from current position to end of the line or page. 

Shift + (left arrow)
Set selection (highlight) from current position to the left, one character at a time.

Shift + (right arrow)
Set selection (highlight) from current position to the right, one character at a time.

Shift + (down arrow)
Set selection (highlight) from current position to the next line down.

Shift + (up arrow)
Set selection (highlight) from current position to the next line up.