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Before you start
- A practice document with two sentences
- A Windows keyboard
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5 steps · Your own pace
Keep a small keyboard shortcut reference
Step 1 of 5: Select and copy text
Select a short passage, then press Ctrl + C to copy. Ctrl + A selects all in the active editing area, so check where the cursor is first. These commands keep the original text in place.
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Step 2 of 5: Paste, cut and undo carefully
Click a safe destination and use Ctrl + V to paste. Ctrl + X cuts a selection, removing it from the original when moved. Ctrl + Z undoes a supported recent action; it does not undo every system or online action.
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Step 3 of 5: Save or print
Ctrl + S commonly saves a document. If it is new, choose the name and location. Ctrl + P commonly opens the print window; inspect the destination before printing. The dialogue opens before anything prints.
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Step 4 of 5: Switch or find
Alt + Tab switches between open windows on Windows. Ctrl + F searches within many documents or webpages. Enter a word, move through matches and close the find box when finished; this search is different from searching your whole computer.
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Step 5 of 5: Use a Windows control
Windows key + E opens File Explorer. Windows key + I opens Settings. Escape often closes a menu or dialogue. Sticky Keys can enter combinations one key at a time.
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Your small practice task.
Practise Copy, Paste and Undo in a document before printing this reference.
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A common question.
Are Mac shortcuts identical?
Many editing shortcuts use Command on Mac in place of Ctrl, but not every shortcut translates. Use the app’s menu labels to confirm.
Official help, if you need it.
These links provide the product’s own instructions or relevant public guidance. Settings can differ by model and software version.