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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by dotcomnamename: 4:41pm On Dec 11, 2015
[size=15pt]Ctrl + Sl+Ap=======> To slap the wailing wailers [/size] lipsrsealed
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by mytime24(f): 4:41pm On Dec 11, 2015
KooL

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by kings09(m): 4:42pm On Dec 11, 2015
Na dis kain info person wan de see. No be com check out wizkid's bRother in law'a wife's sister putting on a cute slippers news dat litter NL nowadays. Thanks Op

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by kings09(m): 4:42pm On Dec 11, 2015
Na dis kain info person wan de see. No be com check out wizkid's bRother in law's wife's sister putting on a cute slippers news dat litter NL nowadays. Thanks Op

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by iffydave: 4:42pm On Dec 11, 2015
Kul
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by JeffreyJamez(m): 4:43pm On Dec 11, 2015
bettercreature:
Non of the above works on APPLE LAPTOPS

This is for windows.
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by LastSurvivor: 4:44pm On Dec 11, 2015
Ctrl S..
I just saved the page..
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Software202(m): 4:45pm On Dec 11, 2015
nice
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by MrHighSea: 4:49pm On Dec 11, 2015
Ctrl spoil
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by 2016Utmerunz: 4:49pm On Dec 11, 2015
Yea
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Olaoinvestments(m): 4:50pm On Dec 11, 2015
alt + space bar + N.......... to minimize page
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Nobody: 4:51pm On Dec 11, 2015
Windows key + PrtSc to take a screenshot

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by omoelu1(m): 4:52pm On Dec 11, 2015
Nice one. Coming back to add some others

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ctr + tab to switch between tabs in a web browser.
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Nobody: 4:54pm On Dec 11, 2015
agabusta:


grin nice one. I first fear, as if the world turned upside down smiley
lol

I really mean down o
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by BazyLastard: 4:55pm On Dec 11, 2015
Everybody knows that the real computer geeks use Macs #justsaying wink
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by flokii: 4:57pm On Dec 11, 2015
windows key + L is d most important for me..

I notice most people leave their computers open carelessly.. putting their sensitive and classified datas at risk.

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by jayzblack(m): 4:59pm On Dec 11, 2015
ctrl+V paste ctrl+X cut ctrl+B bold windows + D. minimize ctrl+C copy shift+f3 change case [e.g Aa] ctrl+D duplicate in corel draw ctrl+Z undo ctrl+I italics ctrl+J justify note: most of these shortcuts are working perfectly on world documents...

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by 2rutalk1: 5:00pm 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.

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)
[b]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

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

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Abbeyme: 5:01pm On Dec 11, 2015
There are more:
From A to Z


Ctrl +
A - select All
B - To Bold a selection
C - TO Copy
D - To Book marks in Internet Explorer, TO Open the Font Command in Word processing
E - To Centralize in document styling
F - To Find (Navigation Pane)
G - Go to
H - TO Replace
I - Italics
J - TO justify selections in typing
K - To insert Hyperlink
L - To Left Align document selections
M - To All indents
N - New Page, Document, Excel sheet, etc
O- Open Folder locations
P - To Print to printer devices
R - Right Align documents
S - Save inputs
T - Move Hanging Indent
U - To set Underline
V - To Paste from clipboard
W - To Close a page
X - To Cut (Delete)
Y - TO apply (or Redo) previous format
Z - To Undo last format

Good job @OP

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by funnynation(m): 5:04pm On Dec 11, 2015
Op pls ctrl +D is not for Delete.. We use it to dublicate object and also to bring out "font dialogue box". I can beat my chest that I ve 100 keyboard shortcut off-hand

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by funnynation(m): 5:08pm 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
ctrl+G= Go to
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Iko5000: 5:08pm On Dec 11, 2015
you missed major ones like

Ctrl + C =======> copy
Ctrl + V =======> paste
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by creatorpikin(m): 5:08pm On Dec 11, 2015
ModiKen:
OP, tanchu!
Nice one.


Obviously u are blind!
Didnt u see where d OP said these shortcuts are for windows PCs
Ahhhh,,,,,,he didn't knw ni grin
ModiKen:
OP, tanchu!
Nice one.


Obviously u are blind!
Didnt u see where d OP said these shortcuts are for windows PCs
Ahhhh,,,,,,he didn't knw ni
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by IndianaJay: 5:13pm 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


Thanks for this @Op.

I printed it and pasted in my cubicle, where I can just look up and use it when needed.

Cheers. Nice one. smiley smiley

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by dokunbam(m): 5:14pm On Dec 11, 2015
Take screen shot with

Windows key + PrtSc key

Ctrl + z is go back
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by annonygh(m): 5:25pm On Dec 11, 2015
JeffreyJamez:
Nice one OP

ALT+CTRL+DEL for Task Manager

ALT+CTRL+DEL gives options to either Lock, switch user, logoff, task manager and password
CTRL+SHIFT=ESC for Task manager
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by seunowokade(m): 5:26pm On Dec 11, 2015
JeffreyJamez:
Nice one OP

ALT+CTRL+DEL for Task Manager
While holding down ALT+CTRL; tap DEL twice to reboot your computer
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Abbeyme: 5:27pm On Dec 11, 2015
IndianaJay:



Thanks for this @Op.

I printed it and pasted in my cubicle, where I can just look up and use it when needed.

Cheers. Nice one. smiley smiley

I have updated the list in my post.

You may also want to update your library...
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by JeffreyJamez(m): 5:27pm On Dec 11, 2015
annonygh:


ALT+CTRL+DEL gives options to either Lock, switch user, logoff, task manager and password
CTRL+SHIFT=ESC for Task manager

lol but task manager still dey there na....well thanks for this wink
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by annonygh(m): 5:28pm On Dec 11, 2015
bataderemi:
Windows key + PrtSc to take a screenshot

fn + prt sc for screen shot
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by JeffreyJamez(m): 5:28pm On Dec 11, 2015
seunowokade:

While holding down ALT+CTRL; tap DEL twice to reboot your computer

thank you smiley

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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by venus4cupid: 5:35pm On Dec 11, 2015
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