Basic PC shortcut keysThe below basic shortcut keys are a listing of shortcut keys that will work with almost all IBM compatible computers and software programs. It is highly recommended that all users keep a good reference of the below shortcut keys or try to memorize the below keys. Doing so will dramatically increase your productivity.Shortcut KeysDescription

Alt + FFile menu options in current program.

Alt + EEdit options in current program

F1Universal Help in almost every Windows program.

Ctrl + ASelect all text.

Ctrl + FOpen find window for current document or window.

Ctrl + SSavecurrent document file.

Ctrl + XCutselected item.

Shift + DelCut selected item.

Ctrl + CCopyselected item.

Ctrl + InsCopy selected item

Ctrl + VPaste

Shift + InsPaste

Ctrl + PPrint the current page or document.

HomeGoes to beginning of current line.

Ctrl + HomeGoes to beginning of document.

EndGoes to end of current line.

Ctrl + EndGoes to end of document.

Shift + HomeHighlights from current position to beginning of line.

Shift + EndHighlights from current position to end of line.

Ctrl + Left arrowMoves one word to the left at a time.

Ctrl + Right arrowMoves one word to the right at a time.