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<h3>Learning Objectives</h3>
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<li>Use keyboard shortcuts to perform tasks.</li>
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<p>A keyboard shortcut is a series of keys you can press to complete a computer command. As a common convention, keys that are meant to be pressed at the same time are joined by a + in written text. For example, Ctrl+S means you should press the Ctrl and S keys at the same time.</p>
<p>There are many, <em>many</em> keyboard shortcuts. However, you will probably only need to use a few. We will use many of these shortcuts throughout the course.</p>
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<h3>Most Commonly Used Shortcuts</h3>
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<th>Command</th>
<th>Shortcut</th>
<th>Explanation</th>
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<td>Cut</td>
<td>Ctrl+X</td>
<td>Copies and removes an item or text; used with Paste</td>
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<td>Copy</td>
<td>Ctrl+C</td>
<td>Copies an item or text; used with Paste</td>
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<td>Paste</td>
<td>Ctrl+V</td>
<td>Inserts the last cut or copied item or text</td>
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<td>Select All</td>
<td>Ctrl+A</td>
<td>Selects all text or items</td>
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<td>Undo</td>
<td>Ctrl+Z</td>
<td>Undoes the last action</td>
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<td>Redo</td>
<td>Ctrl+Y</td>
<td>Redoes the last thing undone</td>
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<td>Troubleshoot/Force Quit</td>
<td>Ctrl+Alt+Delete</td>
<td>Opens Task Manager (see note)</td>
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<td>Close window</td>
<td>Alt+F4</td>
<td>Closes window; shuts down computer if all windows are closed</td>
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<td>New</td>
<td>Ctrl+N</td>
<td>Opens a new window, tab, or document</td>
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<td>Open</td>
<td>Ctrl+O</td>
<td>Opens a file or document</td>
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<td>Save</td>
<td>Ctrl+S</td>
<td>Saves a file</td>
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<td>Find</td>
<td> Ctrl+F</td>
<td>Opens search tools; in most programs, opens a search box to find specific words on a page</td>
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<h3>Practice Question</h3>
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<h3>Note: Cut vs. Copy</h3>
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<th>Cut</th>
<th>Copy</th>
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<td><a href="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193245/cut1.jpg"><img alt="Cut feature which is represented by scissors." height="104" src="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/1a40a27f-160b-4705-8522-63a9c980bb3c" srcset="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/703c6ff6-6532-4aa0-b064-10cfe0cf0a2c 300w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193245/cut1-65x45.jpg 65w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193245/cut1-225x156.jpg 225w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193245/cut1-350x243.jpg 350w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193245/cut1.jpg 643w" width="150"/></a></td>
<td><a href="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193342/copy.jpg"><img alt="Copy feature which is represented by a printer." height="142" src="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/23db0e3e-8b16-46dc-bce2-8360631eda53" srcset="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/df22158a-2136-466d-8788-490b21377668 300w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193342/copy-65x61.jpg 65w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193342/copy-225x213.jpg 225w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193342/copy-350x331.jpg 350w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193342/copy.jpg 620w" width="150"/></a></td>
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<td><a href="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193407/cut.jpg"><img alt="Clipboard feature which is represented by two pieces of paper. The piece in front has dotted lines." height="159" src="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/d2fd2b13-a9b3-47f4-a4bc-366686aeaaf6" srcset="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/8136317c-4365-488c-b438-b81e1cdd1516 282w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193407/cut-65x69.jpg 65w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193407/cut-225x239.jpg 225w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193407/cut-350x372.jpg 350w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193407/cut.jpg 509w" width="150"/></a></td>
<td><a href="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193422/copy1.jpg"><img alt="Paste feature which is represented by two pages one in front of the other." height="146" src="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/f982f84e-d62e-4cd7-bdca-0ddc1bbd1e76" srcset="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/81a7d882-ff71-4aba-8c3c-19bbf838b2f9 300w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193422/copy1-65x63.jpg 65w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193422/copy1-225x219.jpg 225w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193422/copy1-350x341.jpg 350w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/23193422/copy1.jpg 578w" width="150"/></a></td>
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<p>Cutting and copying can be used on files, folders, and text. Both are followed by the Paste command. So what’s the difference between cutting and copying?</p>
<p>The <strong>cut</strong> command removes the selected data from its original position, while the <strong>copy</strong> command creates a duplicate; in both cases the selected data is kept in a temporary storage tool called the <strong>clipboard</strong>. The data in the clipboard is later inserted in the position where the <strong>paste</strong> command is issued. The data is available to any application supporting the feature, thus allowing easy data transfer between applications.</p>
<p>Think of using scissors to cut out a line of text on a printed sheet of paper and pasting it onto another sheet of paper. The line is no longer part of the original piece of paper when you cut it out. Now think of using a copy machine to copy the sheet of paper. The line of text is still on the original sheet of paper.</p>
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<h3>Note: Ctrl+Alt+Delete</h3>
<p>Ctrl+Alt+Delete is a useful tool for terminating crashed programs or shutting down a frozen computer. Ctrl+Alt+Delete interrupts whatever your computer is doing and allows you to shut down your computer or access the Task Manager. The Task Manager shows every program currently being used and allows you to close unresponsive programs or background tasks.</p>
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<p>The Windows 10 Ctrl+Alt+Delete screen. (Click the image to enlarge.)</p>
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<div><img alt="Windows 10 Task Manager" height="301" src="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/6cdf6f8f-14e9-4413-9e49-7815d80aaa56" srcset="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/13292a4c-e9b2-4c08-a133-27fcd6fb91e9 362w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/09165445/taskmanager-win10-150x150.png 150w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/09165445/taskmanager-win10-300x300.png 300w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/09165445/taskmanager-win10-65x65.png 65w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/09165445/taskmanager-win10-225x226.png 225w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1844/2017/04/09165445/taskmanager-win10-350x351.png 350w" width="300"/>
<p>Windows 10 Task Manager. To close a program, select the program then click End task.</p>
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<h2>Overview of Keys</h2>
<p>Below is a diagram of the keyboard with some keys labeled. Do not be worried if your keyboard does not match the diagram or does not have exactly the same keys.</p>
<div><img alt="Keyboard" height="710" src="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/5d45f6ec-9855-4146-aa4f-11a32be91c45" srcset="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/6b9e2275-5173-43a5-8c99-d884af54ede7 1280w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1588/2017/04/10183004/keyboard-300x166.png 300w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1588/2017/04/10183004/keyboard-768x426.png 768w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1588/2017/04/10183004/keyboard-1024x568.png 1024w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1588/2017/04/10183004/keyboard-65x36.png 65w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1588/2017/04/10183004/keyboard-225x125.png 225w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1588/2017/04/10183004/keyboard-350x194.png 350w" width="1280"/></div>
<h3>Control Key</h3>
<p>The <strong>control key</strong>, or Ctrl key, is essential to many common shortcuts. It does not do anything when pressed by itself, but when pressed at the same time as other keys, it can modify the other key’s function.</p>
<h3>Alt Key</h3>
<p>The <strong>alt key</strong>, or alternate key, triggers an alternate use for keys. For example, many special characters (characters not commonly found on the keyboard, such as ¿ or ¢) are available when pressing Alt and the right series of numbers. Like the control key, the alt key is also essential to many common shortcuts.</p>
<h3>Windows Key</h3>
<p>The <strong>Windows key</strong> (also known as Win key, start key, or home) causes the start menu to open. The logo may vary slightly from the design in the diagram above. If the Windows key is missing, Ctrl+Esc can serve the same function.</p>
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<p>This logo was used from 2012 to the present.</p>
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<div><img alt="Microsoft logo from 2002 to 2012" height="77" src="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/7a3c44c7-62d9-4567-a402-c1dc8a851b05" srcset="https://data.ulearngo.com/assets/7c917a38-dd21-4e08-9733-83c5568727dc 174w, https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/1588/2017/04/10185910/winlogo-2002-65x57.png 65w" width="88"/>
<p>This logo was used 2002–2012.</p>
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<h3>Menu Key</h3>
<p>The <strong>menu key</strong>, or application key, is usually represented by a small icon depicting a pointer hovering above a menu. It is typically found on the right side of the keyboard between the right Windows logo key and the right control key (or between the right alt key and the right control key). The menu key is frequently omitted in the interest of space, particularly on portable and laptop keyboards. The key’s primary function is to launch a context menu with the keyboard rather than with the usual right-mouse button. It can be used when the right-mouse button is not present on a mouse.</p>
<h3>Escape Key</h3>
<p>The <strong>escape key</strong>, or Esc, is at the top-left corner of the keyboard. It can be used as a shortcut in dialog boxes to close programs.</p>
<h3>Print Screen Key</h3>
<p>The <strong>print screen key</strong>, or <strong>Prt Sc</strong> key, is used for taking screenshots. Pressing Prt Sc will take a snapshot of the entire screen, and pressing Prt Sc+Alt will take a snapshot of just the currently selected window. The default save location of screenshots taken is C:\Users\&lt;user name&gt;\Pictures\Screenshots.</p>
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<h3>Practice Question</h3>
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<h3>More Shortcuts (If You Really Want Them)</h3>
<p>For a full list of Windows shortcuts, consult <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/126449/keyboard-shortcuts-for-windows" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Microsoft’s list of shortcuts</a>.</p>
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