Would you like to minimize the time you spend in front of the computer and optimize your workflow? Keyboard shortcutsallows you to perform your operations in seconds without using your mouse. As of 2026 , operating systems and software offer new shortcuts along with artificial intelligence integrations. Below, we have compiled the most current and most used combinations.
Windows General Shortcuts
The most basic and life-saving shortcuts for Windows 10 and Windows 11 .
| shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + C | Copies the selected item. |
| Ctrl + V | Pastes the copied item. |
| Ctrl + X | Cuts the selected item. |
| Ctrl + Z | Undoes the last action. |
| win + D | Shows/hides the desktop. |
| win + E | Opens File Explorer. |
| win + L | Locks the computer. |
| win + shift + S | Opens the screenshot tool. |
| win + . (Nokta) | Opens the emoji panel. 🚀 |
| Alt + Tab | Switches between open windows. |
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Mac (macOS) Shortcuts
Basic combinations that will increase your productivity in the Apple ecosystem. On Mac usually Ctrl instead of Cmd (⌘) is used.
| shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Cmd + C | Copy. |
| Cmd + Space | Spotlight opens search (Find everything here). |
| Cmd + Q | Quits the app completely. |
| Cmd + W | Closes the active window. |
| Cmd + shift + 3 | Takes an image of the entire screen. |
| Cmd + shift + 4 | Takes an image of the selected area of the screen. |
| option + Cmd + Esc | Opens the "Force Quit" menu (like Task Manager). |
Browser Shortcuts (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
Don't get lost between tabs while surfing the internet. These shortcuts work in all modern browsers.
| shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + T | Opens a new tab. |
| Ctrl + W | Closes the active tab. |
| Ctrl + shift + T | Reopens the last closed tab (Life saves!). |
| Ctrl + Tab | Switches forward between tabs. |
| Ctrl + L or F6 | Selects the address bar (for typing a Quick URL). |
| Ctrl + F | Searches within the page. |
| Ctrl + shift + N | Opens an Incognito tab. |
| F12 or Ctrl + shift + I | Opens Developer Tools (DevTools). |
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VS Code and Developer Shortcuts
A software developer's greatest weapon is his editor. Shortcuts that will double your speed while using VS Code.
| shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + P | Quick file opening (Find the file by typing its name). |
| Ctrl + shift + P | Opens the command palette (Access to all VS Code commands). |
| Alt + Click | Adds multi-cursor. Edit multiple locations at once. |
| Ctrl + D | Selects the next match of the selected word (for Multiple editing). |
| Alt + ↑ / ↓ | Moves the line up or down. |
| shift + Alt + ↓ | Duplicates the line below (Duplicate). |
| Ctrl + / | Comments/removes the line. |
| Ctrl + ` (Backtick) | Turns the terminal on/off. |
Special Keybinding Example
You can create your own shortcuts in VS Code. keybindings.json You can customize your file by adding a structure like the following:
Excel and Office Shortcuts
Shortcuts that will help you become an Excel monster in data analysis and office work.
| shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + A | Selects the entire worksheet or table. |
| Ctrl + Space | Selects the entire column. |
| shift + Space | Selects the entire row. |
| Ctrl + ; | Adds today's date. |
| Ctrl + : | Adds the current time. |
| Ctrl + Page Down | Moves to the next page. |
| F2 | Puts the cell in edit mode. |
Special Characters (Alt Codes)
Symbols that do not appear on the keyboard Alt You can do this by holding down the key and typing the Numpad numbers.
| combination | Sembol |
|---|---|
| Alt + 64 | @ (At) |
| Alt + 36 | $ (Dolar) |
| Alt + 0128 | € (Euro) |
| Alt + 0169 | © (Copyright) |
| combination | Sembol |
|---|---|
| Alt + 35 | # (Hashtag) |
| Alt + 92 | \ (Ters Slash) |
| Alt + 123 | { (Curly Brackets) |
| Alt + 125 | } (Curly Brackets) |