Mar 8 2013
Keyboard shortcuts to save time
Here is the list of keyboard shortcuts to save time while you work on Desktop, Microsoft Word, Excel 2010 and Internet Explorer. These shortcuts will put you at an ease reducing efforts to scroll through menus while you work.
Here is the list of keyboard shortcuts:
Keyboard shortcuts to save time:
Driving around your desktop
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To… |
Use this shortcut |
| Search for a file/folder | F3 |
| Display the Start menu | Ctrl + Esc |
| Create a shortcut on your desktop to your favorite file/folder | Drag the file/folder icon to your desktop |
| Scroll between open items | Alt + Tab, then hold down Alt while clicking Tab to reach the desired file or program |
Working with Word
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To… |
Use this shortcut |
| Bold text | Ctrl + B |
| Italicize text | Ctrl + I |
| Underline | Ctrl + U |
| Decrease font size | Ctrl + Shift + < |
| Increase font size | Ctrl + Shift + > |
| Change font | Ctrl + Shift + F, then use the arrow keys to reach the new font |
| Change font size | Ctrl + Shift + P, then use the arrow keys to reach the new font size |
| Create page break | Ctrl + Enter |
| Close a document | Ctrl + W |
| Preview what you’re about to print | Alt + Ctrl + I |
Accelerating Excel
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To… |
Use this shortcut |
| Enter the date | Ctrl + ; (semicolon) |
| Enter the time | Ctrl + Shift + : (colon) |
| Start a formula | = (equal sign) |
| Check the spelling of titles or words within the cells | F7 |
| Find out about the style within the cell | ALT + ‘ (apostrophe) |
| Display the Format Cells dialog box | Ctrl + 1 |
| Apply the general number format | Ctrl + Shift + ~ |
| Turn numbers into dollars | Ctrl + Shift + $ |
| Make numbers a percentage | Ctrl + Shift + % |
| Apply a border | Ctrl + Shift + & |
| Select a Row | Shift + Spacebar |
| Select a Column | Ctrl + Spacebar |
| Delete (cell/column/row) | Ctrl + minus(-) |
| Add (cell/column/row) | Ctrl + addition(+) |
| Select format cell | Ctrl + Exclamation ( ! ) |
| Hide row | Ctrl + open bracket ( ( ) |
| Unhide row | Ctrl + Shift + open bracket ( ( ) |
| Bold | Ctrl + @ |
| Italic | Ctrl + # |
| Underline | Ctrl + $ |
Expediting Internet Explorer
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To… |
Use this shortcut |
| Add sites to your Favorites | Go to the site.Hit Ctrl + D to add to your Favorites.Select Favorites and then Add to Favorites to create a separate folder for the site or to add it to a list already formed. |
| Select a home page | Go to the Web page that you would like to make your home page.Open the Tools menu and select Internet Options.Under Home page, click Use Current. |
| Use the History function if you visit a few select sites constantly | Select the History button on your top navigation (a green arrow on a clock face).Select the site that you would like and double-click.If the History button is not visible, go to the View menu, select Explorer Bar, and then click History to access. |
| Customize your toolbar to the tools you use most frequently | Right-click your top navigation.Select the icons that you use or go to the View menu, select Toolbars, and then click Customize. |
Now you can easily skip various menu hassles and your keyboard can be real friend while getting things done quickly.
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