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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Chigorkizz(m): 5:43pm On Dec 11, 2015
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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by FrankValency(m): 5:43pm On Dec 11, 2015
cool,keep it up
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by xplicity1(m): 5:49pm On Dec 11, 2015
This also.
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Macelliot(m): 5:50pm On Dec 11, 2015
Nice! Gonna be more expert than this..
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by youngibeh(m): 6:06pm On Dec 11, 2015
lasisi69:
End time shortcuts

end time comment sad
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by PhonePlanet(m): 6:09pm On Dec 11, 2015
OP add Start + Printsc to take screenshot
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by 9jatatafo(m): 6:14pm On Dec 11, 2015
Correct op
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by xplicity1(m): 6:16pm On Dec 11, 2015
This also

Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by masqot(m): 6:19pm On Dec 11, 2015
Working with keyboard is a very smart way of working with computer: ♤ Start/windows button + M for minimizing ♤ alt key will activate your menu bar in MS office

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by famousroland(m): 6:20pm On Dec 11, 2015
This the Kind of Post we need here not post about Celebrities that doesn't put food on our table

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by AreaFada2: 6:21pm On Dec 11, 2015
ok
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by HyDef(m): 6:28pm On Dec 11, 2015
Been versed with computers since childhood so knew most of them but not all.

Try:

Windows + Tab. I think it works on 7 upwards.

Shift + F3. Changes text casing. You have to have some text highlighted.

Shift + Left/Right. Highlights text.

Ctrl + Shift + >. Increase font.

Ctrl + Shift + <. Decrease font.

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by HyDef(m): 6:32pm On Dec 11, 2015
Good stuff OP.
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by opesax: 6:34pm On Dec 11, 2015
ALT+ O + N (BULLET AND NUMBER)
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by opesax: 6:35pm On Dec 11, 2015
ALT + O + N (BULLET AND NUMBER)
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by ikorodureporta: 6:41pm On Dec 11, 2015
bigdrey:
As we know all mouse can be used for clicking, selecting, and performing some operations on the computer, we should also be aware we can still perform all sorts of operations without making use of the mouse.
There can be cases where the mouse could be faulty or unavailable, and we need to still perform some operations in the computer, the good news is that keyboard shortcuts can perform virtually everything you want to do with the mouse.
Another good thing about using keyboard shortcuts is that it is much faster performing operation compared to using the mouse, and using keyboard shortcuts makes you more like a computer geek.

There are several keyboard shortcuts but we are focusing on the 15 most important ones. Find below the keyboard shortcuts and uses (Windows Users Only):

NB: Make sure you try them as you are reading.

[b]Ctrl + F =======> Find (To find a text/file in the computer, browser, e.t.c)
Ctrl + S =======> Save (To save document, web page, e.t.c)
Ctrl + D =======> Delete (To delete any file, document, text e.t.c)
Ctrl + P =======> Print (To print a document or anything on the pc)
Ctrl + A =======> Select All (To highlight all contents, files, text, e.t.c)
Ctrl + N =======> New Window (To open a new window, file, e.t.c)
Alt + F4 (Or Ctrl + W Or Ctrl + Q) =======> Quit (To close a windows program, e.t.c and can also be used in shutting down)
Alt + tab =======> Switch Windows (To switch between windows)
Alt + tab + tab + … + tab =======> Continuous Switching (To continue changing windows)
Windows key + M =======> Minimize (To minimize current windows program)
Shift + Windows key + M =======> Maximize (To maximize the currently minimized windows)
Windows key + E =======> Open Windows explorer (To open My computer windows)
Windows key + R =======> Open Windows program (To open a windows program e.g cmd, notepad, e.t.c)
Windows key + D =======> Display desktop (To open windows desktop)
Windows key + L =======> Lock Windows (To lock windows)[/b]

Note: Ctrl means Control, Alt means Alternate and Windows Key is the button on your keyboard the has the windows logo

Source: http://blog.windrey.com/15-keyboard-shortcuts-every-computer-geek-should-know/

cc skydancer


...u did not include 'how to save the screen display' (screenshot)
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Nobody: 6:44pm On Dec 11, 2015
annonygh:


fn + prt sc for screen shot
The windows key does it for me....might depend on ur sys tho
And, which of the function keys sef
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by opylas(m): 6:48pm On Dec 11, 2015
ALT + SPACE BAR drops down a menu (on d left hand corner of a window) for restore, move, size, minimize, maximize and close.

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by profalgorithm(m): 6:48pm On Dec 11, 2015
Point of correction, ctrl + D is not for delete but duplicate. Thanks
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by opylas(m): 6:49pm On Dec 11, 2015
2rutalk1:

Ctrl + D = Duplicate Ctrl + Enter = page break Shift + F3 = Change case (capital or small letters) ctrl + 1 = single line spacing ctrl + 5 = 1 1/2 line spacing ctrl + 2 = double line spacing ctrl + i = italics ctrl + o = open saved documents ctrl + u = underline ctrl + G = To group
For OFFICE
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by opylas(m): 6:52pm On Dec 11, 2015
annonygh:


fn + prt sc for screen shot

Only copies ur shot screen on clipboard, plus it depends on the kinda PC you use- some work without the function key.
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by agabusta: 6:52pm On Dec 11, 2015
dokunbam:
Take screen shot with

Windows key + PrtSc key

Ctrl + z is go back

its not so different from just using ordinary PrtSc key.
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by MyMentor: 6:57pm On Dec 11, 2015
I can't believe dia is no ctrl + y and z, in dat list.
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by agabusta: 6:59pm On Dec 11, 2015
PhonePlanet:
OP add Start + Printsc to take screenshot

if you just hit the Printsc key alone, it takes a screenshot. Why do one need to add the start button again? it is no longer short cut then.
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by adanny01(m): 7:03pm On Dec 11, 2015
bigdrey:
As we know all mouse can be used for clicking, selecting, and performing some operations on the computer, we should also be aware we can still perform all sorts of operations without making use of the mouse.
There can be cases where the mouse could be faulty or unavailable, and we need to still perform some operations in the computer, the good news is that keyboard shortcuts can perform virtually everything you want to do with the mouse.
Another good thing about using keyboard shortcuts is that it is much faster performing operation compared to using the mouse, and using keyboard shortcuts makes you more like a computer geek.

There are several keyboard shortcuts but we are focusing on the 15 most important ones. Find below the keyboard shortcuts and uses (Windows Users Only):

NB: Make sure you try them as you are reading.

[b]Ctrl + F =======> Find (To find a text/file in the computer, browser, e.t.c)
Ctrl + S =======> Save (To save document, web page, e.t.c)
Ctrl + D =======> Delete (To delete any file, document, text e.t.c)
Ctrl + P =======> Print (To print a document or anything on the pc)
Ctrl + A =======> Select All (To highlight all contents, files, text, e.t.c)
Ctrl + N =======> New Window (To open a new window, file, e.t.c)
Alt + F4 (Or Ctrl + W Or Ctrl + Q) =======> Quit (To close a windows program, e.t.c and can also be used in shutting down)
Alt + tab =======> Switch Windows (To switch between windows)
Alt + tab + tab + … + tab =======> Continuous Switching (To continue changing windows)
Windows key + M =======> Minimize (To minimize current windows program)
Shift + Windows key + M =======> Maximize (To maximize the currently minimized windows)
Windows key + E =======> Open Windows explorer (To open My computer windows)
Windows key + R =======> Open Windows program (To open a windows program e.g cmd, notepad, e.t.c)
Windows key + D =======> Display desktop (To open windows desktop)
Windows key + L =======> Lock Windows (To lock windows)[/b]

Note: Ctrl means Control, Alt means Alternate and Windows Key is the button on your keyboard the has the windows logo

Source: http://blog.windrey.com/15-keyboard-shortcuts-every-computer-geek-should-know/

cc skydancer

I know 80% of them and more which i use frequently.

Others that should have made this list are
Ctrl + Z to undo
Ctrl + R to redo
Ctrl + X to Cut
Ctrl + C to Copy
Ctrl + V to paste
Ctrl + Shift + > to increase font size
Ctrl + Shift + < to decrease font size
Ctrl + B to Bold
Ctrl + J to Justify
Ctrl + U to Underline
Ctrl + I to Italize
Shift + Delete to permanently delete without sending to recycle bin.

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by MD45: 7:12pm On Dec 11, 2015
CTRL + C ====== Copy
CTRL + V ====== Paste
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by ukelament(m): 7:12pm On Dec 11, 2015
thanks for the info.
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by xplicity1(m): 7:13pm On Dec 11, 2015
This also

Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Philistine(m): 7:14pm On Dec 11, 2015
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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by PhonePlanet(m): 7:36pm On Dec 11, 2015
agabusta:


if you just hit the Printsc key alone, it takes a screenshot. Why do one need to add the start button again? it is no longer short cut then.
It does not work without start button on my laptop
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Nobody: 7:39pm On Dec 11, 2015
PhonePlanet:

It does not work without start button on my laptop
Start button or windows key
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by pacespot(m): 7:43pm On Dec 11, 2015
Nice @ OP,
Worth reference

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