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Useful keyboard shortcuts worth knowing about!

Chloe Ireton

Chloe Ireton

My name is Chloe and I am in charge of all things marketing at Nebula. I started as an apprentice at the start of January 2024, and completed a degree in Graphic Design previously. Outside of work, I love everything to do with motorsports – I try and attend car shows and events as much as possible. Aside from this, I find that being out in nature and walking is very beneficial and allows me to have some time away from the screens.

Published on February 10th, 2025

These simple keyboard shortcuts make everyday tasks faster and easier, letting users copy, paste, save, and navigate with just a few keystrokes. By reducing the need for constant mouse clicks, they help boost productivity and make using your computer feel smoother and more efficient. Mastering these shortcuts means less time spent clicking and more time getting things done!

Basic Keyboard Shortcuts for Everyday Use

  1. Ctrl + C: Copy the selected item (text, file, image, etc.).
  2. Ctrl + X: Cut the selected item (removes it and places it on the clipboard).
  3. Ctrl + V: Paste the copied or cut item where the cursor is.
  4. Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action (like removing something you just did).
  5. Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action (like bringing back something you just undid).
  6. Ctrl + A: Select all items or text in the current window (e.g., select all files in a folder or all text in a document).
  7. Ctrl + P: Print the current document or page.
  8. Ctrl + S: Save the current document or file.
  9. Ctrl + F: Find a word or phrase in a document, webpage, or file.

Text Editing Shortcuts

  1. Ctrl + B: Bold the selected text.
  2. Ctrl + I: Italicize the selected text.
  3. Ctrl + U: Underline the selected text.
  4. Ctrl + E: Center align the text (in a word processor or text editor).
  5. Ctrl + L: Left align the text.
  6. Ctrl + R: Right align the text.