Keyboard shortcuts that save time

Ten shortcuts almost everyone should know.

Updated September 21, 2026

  • Ctrl + C copies, Ctrl + X cuts and Ctrl + V pastes.
  • Ctrl + Z undoes your last action.
  • Ctrl + S saves.
  • Ctrl + F finds a word on the page.
  • Ctrl + A selects everything.
  • Alt + Tab switches between open programs.
  • Windows + D shows the desktop.
  • Windows + L locks your computer.
  • Windows + Shift + S takes a screenshot.
  • Ctrl + Shift + Esc opens Task Manager.
Good to know

On a Mac, use Command in place of Ctrl for most of these.