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25 Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts Everyone Should Know
Keyboard shortcuts are essential tools that can dramatically speed up your workflow and enhance productivity. While basic shortcuts like copy, paste, and undo are well-known, there are many advanced shortcuts that can further streamline your tasks. Here are 25 advanced keyboard shortcuts that everyone should know:
1. **Paste Without Formatting (Ctrl + Shift + V / Command + Shift + V)**
- This shortcut allows you to paste text without carrying over its original formatting, which is particularly useful when copying text from different sources.
2. **Cycle Through Open Applications (Alt + Esc / Command + Tab)**
- Quickly switch between open applications without having to use your mouse.
3. **Snap Windows (Windows + Left/Right Arrow / Control + Command + F)**
- Snap your windows to the left or right side of the screen, or maximize them for better multitasking.
4. **Virtual Desktops (Windows + Ctrl + D / Control + Up Arrow)**
- Create and switch between virtual desktops to organize your workspace efficiently.
5. **Task View (Windows + Tab / Control + Down Arrow)**
- Open Task View to see all your open windows and virtual desktops at a glance.
6. **Open System Preferences (Windows + I / Command + Space, then type 'System Preferences')**
- Quickly access your system settings without navigating through menus.
7. **Lock Screen (Windows + L / Control + Command + Q)**
- Lock your screen to secure your computer when stepping away.
8. **Emoji Keyboard (Windows + . / Control + Command + Space)**
- Open the emoji keyboard to quickly insert emojis into your text.
9. **Quick Link Preview (Ctrl + Click / Command + Click)**
- Open a link in a new tab while keeping your current tab open.
10. **Desktop Peek (Windows + ,)**
- Temporarily view the desktop by making all open windows transparent.
11. **Create New Document (Ctrl + N / Command + N)**
- Quickly create a new document in the application you're currently using.
12. **Find and Replace (Ctrl + H / Command + Option + F)**
- Open the find and replace tool to quickly make changes to your text.
13. **Select Multiple Items (Ctrl + Click / Command + Click)**
- Select multiple non-adjacent items in a file explorer or application.
14. **Redo Closed Tab (Ctrl + Shift + T / Command + Shift + T)**
- Reopen a recently closed browser tab.
15. **Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc / Command + Option + Esc)**
- Quickly access the Task Manager or Force Quit Applications window.
16. **Zoom In/Out (Ctrl + Plus/Minus / Command + Plus/Minus)**
- Zoom in or out on a webpage or document for better visibility.
17. **Open File Explorer (Windows + E / Command + Shift + F)**
- Open the File Explorer or Finder to quickly access your files.
18. **Screen Magnifier (Windows + Plus/Minus)**
- Activate the screen magnifier to zoom in on specific parts of your screen.
19. **Close Current Window (Alt + F4 / Command + W)**
- Close the current application window without closing the entire application.
20. **Cycle Through Browser Tabs (Ctrl + Tab / Command + Option + Right Arrow)**
- Cycle through open tabs in your web browser.
21. **Minimize All Windows (Windows + M / Command + Option + M)**
- Minimize all open windows to quickly access your desktop.
22. **Open Context Menu (Shift + F10 / Control + Click)**
- Open the context menu for selected items.
23. **Screenshot of Active Window (Alt + PrtScn / Command + Shift + 4, then Space)**
- Capture a screenshot of the active window only.
24. **Advanced Search (Ctrl + Shift + F / Command + Shift + F)**
- Perform an advanced search within a document or application.
25. **Format Painter (Ctrl + Shift + C / Command + Option + C)**
- Copy formatting from one part of the document to another without copying the actual text.
These advanced keyboard shortcuts are designed to make you more efficient and save you time on daily tasks. Mastering these shortcuts will help you navigate through your work with ease, allowing you to focus more on the content and less on the process.
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