If you’re like most people, you probably spend a lot of time working on your computer. But if you’re like me, you also spend a lot of time clicking around on websites and typing in long addresses or search terms. Here are 21 keyboard shortcuts that will help speed up your workflow:

  1. Ctrl+A to select all text.
  2. Ctrl+C to copy the text.
  3. Ctrl+V to paste the text.
  4. F5 to reload the page (or document).
  5. Shift+F5 to reload the page (or document) in fullscreen mode.
  6. Ctrl+U to cut the text.
  7. Ctrl+X to delete the text.
  8. Alt+F4 to close the current window/tab/application (if any). ..

The Keyboard Ninja uses shortcut keys to accomplish tasks in less time than using the mouse. He uses the keyboard to launch applications, switch between windows or tabs, or change settings on his computer.

I took a look around the site and found 21 articles about using keyboard shortcuts to speed up your daily work. Look for more keyboard ninja articles in the future.

 

Windows Vista

Run a Command as Administrator from the Windows Vista Run box Bring Misplaced Off-Screen Windows Back to Your Desktop (Keyboard Trick) Keyboard Ninja: Pop Up the Vista Calendar Power Up Your Start Menu Search Box in Windows Vista Keyboard Ninja: Launch any Application Without the Mouse Assign a Shortcut Key to the Snipping Tool in Windows Vista

Web Browsing

Save 15 Keystrokes – Use Ctrl+Enter to Complete URL Select Specific Tab with Keyboard Hotkey in Firefox Close Tab Quickly with a Shortcut Key in Firefox

Linux

Install a Drop-Down Console in Ubuntu Keyboard Shortcuts for Bash ( Command Shell for Ubuntu, Debian, Suse, Redhat, Linux, etc) Use the Windows Key for the “Start” Menu in Ubuntu Linux Enable Google Search From Shortcut Key in KDE on (k)Ubuntu

Miscellaneous

Use “Find As You Type” Search in Visual Studio 2005 Keyboard Ninja: Insert Tables in Word 2007 Show Keyboard Shortcut Access Keys in Windows Vista

Enjoy!