Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows PCs

Aren't computers fun?!  NOT!!!

Well, computers are really good when they work, but they can be a real  headache when they're not working correctly.  This is why I believe it is always best to know more than one way to do anything on a computer.

When I do software training workshops, I compare computer knowledge to driving directions.  It is always best to know more than one route to where you are going.  There may be a wreck that has traffic tied up for hours, or a bridge can be under repair, etc. Knowing a detour is very useful information.  The same is true when you're working on a computer.

That is why I've decided to share the most useful shortcuts I use when working on a computer.  These work with most Windows programs.

First of all, I use right-click a LOT.  Oftentimes if I highlight something and right-click on it, I will get an option that I need, but when that doesn't work, I try these (Just hold down the Ctrl key and press the appropriate letter. Don't press the + unless you are doing the Zoom one.):

Ctrl + B	Make text bold
Ctrl + I	Make text italics
Ctrl + U	Underline text
Ctrl + L	Align text left
Ctrl + R	Align text right
Ctrl + E	Align text center
Ctrl + X	Cut
Ctrl + C	Copy
Ctrl + V	Paste
Ctrl + Z	Undo action (My personal favorite!)
Ctrl + Shift + Z	Redo action
Ctrl + A	Select all
Ctrl + +	Zoom in
Ctrl + -	Zoom out
Ctrl + 0	Reset Zoom
Alt + F4	Closes the application
Ctrl + Alt + Del	Restart the computer immediately
F5	Refreshes a webpage immediately
Ctrl + F	Find
Ctrl + P	Print

I hope you find these useful!