Keyboard Commands
Keyboard Commands
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Why do we need to be familiar with keyboard commands and shortcuts used in class?
Keyboard commands and shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that provide an alternate way to do something you would typically do with a mouse.
Why do we need to use keyboard commands and shortcuts in class?
Tutors are encouraged to use keyboard commands and shortcuts to improve multitasking and do common tasks on a computer faster.
How do we execute keyboard commands and shortcuts?
Helpful Keyboard Commands and Shortcuts
Windows Operating System
Windows Operating System
Mac Operating System
Mac Operating System
Ctrl + A
Ctrl + A
Select all the text in your notepad from top to bottom.
Command + A
Command + A
Select all items.
Ctrl + C
Ctrl + C
Copies your highlighted text to the clipboard.
Command + C
Command + C
Copies the selected item to the Clipboard. This also works for files in the Finder.
Ctrl + V
Ctrl + V
Pastes your copied text to your document/notepad.
Command + V
Command + V
Pastes the contents of the Clipboard into the current document or app. This also works for files in the Finder.
Ctrl + Z
Ctrl + Z
Undoes the previous edit or change that you did on your document.
Command + Z
Command + Z
Undoes the previous command. You can then press Shift+Command+Z to Redo, reversing the undo command. In some apps, you can undo and redo multiple commands.
Alt + tab
Alt + tab
Shows the list of open programs/applications on your computer.
Keep the Alt key pressed and press the Tab key to cycle through your open programs/applications.
Shift + Command + Z
Shift + Command + Z
Redoes or reverses the undo command. In some apps, you can undo and redo multiple commands.
Command + tab
Command + tab
Switches to the next most recently used app among your open apps.
ACTIVITY
Match the keyboard shortcuts with their functions.
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