Tired of dragging the mouse every time you want to perform even the most basic tasks on the computer? Here’s help getting familiar with keyboard shortcuts not only help you get the work done faster, but also more efficient, Did you know that you don’t need the mouse to select text, switch between programmes, or open and close browser windows?
Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint and Excel have a number of hidden keyboard shortcuts that will make using the computer easier and faster. Here are 10 such useful shortcuts that you must know…
1. Selecting text in Word
Selecting text in any Word document is quite common for all users and you probably hate dragging the mouse every time. If you want alternatives, then Windows has a few nifty tricks up its sleeve for you.
You can hit Shift + Home to select text from the start of the line to where the cursor is, while Ctrl + Shift + Up arrow key will select the text from the starting of the paragraph to where the cursor is. Similarly, Shift + End selects the text from where the cursor is to the end of the line and Ctrl + Shift + Down arrow key selects it from the point of the cursor to the end of the paragraph.
