Windows tips
Keyboard shortcuts I use constantly (and a few you might not know)
The other day, I mentioned Ctrl+Z to a client who accidentally deleted a block of text in Word.
He didn’t know the shortcut — which got me thinking: what other time-savers do I use all the time?
Instead of dumping an overwhelming mega-list here, I kept it simple and pulled together the shortcuts I find myself using most regularly.
The Basic 4
Here are four commands (plus a bonus) that most Windows users should know:
Bonus “basic” shortcut:
Shortcuts 101
If you already use the “Basic 4,” these are the next ones worth learning:
Don’t forget the browser
Browsers have a ton of shortcuts, but these few cover how most people work day-to-day:
Two more worth knowing
Lock your screen instantly. Don’t rely on a screensaver — if you step away, lock it.
Minimize all windows (a fast way to get back to your desktop).
The bottom line
Keyboard shortcuts won’t change your life, but they’ll save you little chunks of time all day long.
If you’re not a heavy shortcut user, start with the basics above and add one new combo each week.
