Keyboard Shortcuts Save Time - Tips for Writers
/Keyboard shortcuts can save writers some time. Here are quick ones for that can help as you write.
Ctrl + C = Copy
Ctrl + V = Paste
Ctrl + Z = Undo Last Function
Ctrl + B = Bold Text
Ctrl + I = Italicize Text
Ctrl + U = Underline Text
Ctrl + = (Equal Sign) = Subscript
Ctrl + + (Plus Sign) = Superscript
Ctrl + F = Find
Ctrl + P = Print
Ctrl + S = Save
Ctrl + O = Open a File
Ctrl + A = Select All
Ctrl + 1 = Single Space
Ctrl + 2 = Double Space
Ctrl + 5 = 1.5 Spacing
Microsoft Outlook Shortcuts
Ctrl + R = Reply
Ctrl + Shift + M = Create New Email
Ctrl + 3 = Open Contacts
Shortcuts on the Ribbon
When in a Microsoft product, click the Alt key, and letters and numbers will appear in black squares on the ribbon.
Type the letter or number combination in the black box to activate that function. If the black boxes disappear, just press the ALT key again. To make the black boxes disappear, click Alt.
This is a quick way to access all of the keyboard shortcuts without any memorizing.