Shortcut Keys

Shortcut keys
Combination

keys on keyboard that gives command to the computer Example

Ctrl + S, Alt + 164, Ctrl + Shft. + Del

Commonly

a combination of CONTROL, SHIFT and ALT key.

How to memories shortcut keys?

1.

Determine the command you want to do. Sample: Save, Bold, Italic

2. Think of a combination that will trigger the command. (Combine the

first letter of the command with either Ctrl/Shft/Alt)

SAMPLE

CTRL + S SAVE CTRL + B BOLD CTRL + I

= = = ITALIC

FACTS:
Shortcut

keys usually use the first letter of the command for the combination

S I B

for Save for Italic for Bold

Facts:
Some

shortcuts gets the second letter of the command because the first letter is already occupied.

Ctrl

+ P Ctrl + V

for PRINT for PASTE

Facts:
Some Ctrl

are given special combinations Undo = Redo Cut

+ Z= Ctrl + Y Ctrl + X =

Facts:
Some

are treated SIBLINGS Shortcuts in the keyboard. Cut = Copy = Paste

Ctrl

+ X= Ctrl + C Ctrl + V

Facts:
Shortcut

keys in Microsoft Word can be use in other Microsoft Office Application such as Excel, Powerpoint and even in the Internet.

Why should we use Shortcuts?

It

lessens the time of giving command to the computer. In the absence of a mouse, keyboard shortcuts are used. When you are typing, it will take you longer to hold a mouse than to make a shortcut key.