Quick Tip: Keyboard Shortcuts

Commit this short list to memory. You will be tested the next time you are typing a document, entering information in an online form, or participating in an online chat/comment/discussion. The shortcuts work in most productivity tools and browsers. In most cases, Mac users can replace Control with Command.

• Control-A ➤ Select everything in document or tab
• Control-C ➤ Copy the selected text or item
• Control-X ➤ Cut, or remove the selected text or item
• Control-V ➤ Paste the most recently copied or cut text or item
• Control-Enter ➤ Force a new page

These formatting shortcuts work as a toggle. Turn formatting on or off with these key combinations:

• Control-B ➤ Bold the selected text
• Control-I ➤ Italicize the selected text
• Control-U ➤ Underline the selected text

These shortcuts are helpful for "oops" moments or during repetitive tasks:

• Control-Z ➤ Undo the most recent action
• Control-Y ➤ Repeat the most recent action

Do you often have multiple windows or programs open? What about completing online forms?

• Alt-Tab ➤ Quickly switch between open windows
• Tab ➤ Go forward one field
• Shift-Tab ➤ Go back one field

Looking for more?

• Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
• Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts
• Mac Keyboard Shortcuts