National University of Modern language
Department of English GS
Course Title:
Introduction to IT Skills
Description:
Assignment 1
Submitted by:
Fatima-tuz-Zahra NUML-S25-2253690
Submitted to:
Mam Falak Tahir
Date:
24th April, 2025
Table of Contents
CTRL SHORT-KEYS........................................................................................... 4
1. Introduction:.................................................................................................... 4
2. Flowchart of Shortcut keys with Ctrl: ............................................................ 4
3. Keyboard Shortcuts (A–Z with Ctrl) – Name + Function .............................. 5
4. Microsoft Word Shortcuts (Ctrl + Key) ......................................................... 6
5. Microsoft Excel Shortcuts (Ctrl + Key) ......................................................... 7
6. Windows OS Shortcuts (Ctrl + Key) .............................................................. 8
7. Conclusion: ..................................................................................................... 8
List of Figures
Figure 1: Flowchart of Short-keys ........................................................................ 4
Figure 2: Ctrl keys Image ..................................................................................... 4
List of Tables
Table 1: Keyboard Shortcuts (A-Z with Ctrl) ............................................................................ 5
Table 2: Microsoft Word Shortcuts ........................................................................................... 6
Table 3: Microsoft Excel Shortcuts ........................................................................................... 7
Table 4: Windows Shortcuts Keys ............................................................................................. 8
CTRL SHORT-KEYS
1. Introduction:
The CTRL key is an essential part of keyboard shortcuts, enabling users to perform various
tasks quickly and efficiently. Below is a list of CTRL shortcuts categorized alphabetically from
A to Z, with their primary functions in commonly used operating systems and software
applications.
2. Flowchart of Shortcut keys with Ctrl:
Figure 1: Flowchart of Short-keys
This Flow chart explaining common keyboard shortcuts using the "Ctrl" key. It includes
commands like Ctrl + A to select all, Ctrl + C to copy, Ctrl + V to paste, Ctrl + X to cut, Ctrl +
Z to undo, Ctrl + Y to redo, Ctrl + P to print, Ctrl + S to save, Ctrl + F to find, and Ctrl + T to
open a new tab.
Figure 2: Ctrl keys Image
3. Keyboard Shortcuts (A–Z with Ctrl) – Name + Function
[Link] Shortcut Name Function
1. Ctrl + A Select All Selects all text or items in the
window.
2. Ctrl + B Bold Makes selected text bold.
3. Ctrl + C Copy Copies the selected text or item.
4. Ctrl + D Bookmark (Browser) Adds a bookmark in browser.
5. Ctrl + E Center Align / Search Centers text (MS Word) / Search
in browser.
6. Ctrl + F Find Opens the Find bar to search in
the document.
7. Ctrl + G Go to Navigates to a specific line (Word,
Code editors).
8. Ctrl + H Replace Opens the Find and Replace
dialog.
9 Ctrl + I Italic Italicizes selected text.
10 Ctrl + J Justify Align / Justifies text or opens Downloads
Downloads in browser.
11 Ctrl + K Insert Link Inserts a hyperlink.
12 Ctrl + L Left Align / Focus URL Aligns text left / Focuses browser
URL bar.
13 Ctrl + M Indent Indents a paragraph in Word.
14 Ctrl + N New Opens a new document or
Document/Window browser window.
15 Ctrl + O Open Opens a file.
16 Ctrl + P Print Opens the Print dialog.
17 Ctrl + Q Quit (some apps) Quits the application (in some
apps).
18 Ctrl + R Refresh Reloads the page or refreshes the
window.
19 Ctrl + S Save Saves the current document.
20 Ctrl + T New Tab (browser) Opens a new tab.
21 Ctrl + U Underline / View Source Underlines text / View source in
browser.
22 Ctrl + V Paste Pastes copied content.
23 Ctrl + W Close Window/Tab Closes the current tab or window.
24 Ctrl + X Cut Cuts the selected content.
25 Ctrl + Y Redo Redoes the last undone action.
26 Ctrl + Z Undo Undoes the last action.
Table 1: Keyboard Shortcuts (A-Z with Ctrl)
4. Microsoft Word Shortcuts (Ctrl + Key)
Shortcut Function
Ctrl + A Select all text
Ctrl + B Bold selected text
Ctrl + C Copy selected text
Ctrl + D Font settings dialog
Ctrl + E Center text
Ctrl + F Find
Ctrl + G Go to page/line
Ctrl + H Replace
Ctrl + I Italicize text
Ctrl + J Justify text
Ctrl + K Insert hyperlink
Ctrl + L Left align
Ctrl + M Indent paragraph
Ctrl + N New document
Ctrl + O Open document
Ctrl + P Print document
Ctrl + Q Remove paragraph formatting
Ctrl + R Right align
Ctrl + S Save document
Ctrl + T Hanging indent
Ctrl + U Underline
Ctrl + V Paste
Ctrl + W Close document
Ctrl + X Cut
Ctrl + Y Redo
Ctrl + Z Undo
Table 2: Microsoft Word Shortcuts
5. Microsoft Excel Shortcuts (Ctrl + Key)
Shortcut Function
Ctrl + A Select all cells
Ctrl + B Bold
Ctrl + C Copy
Ctrl + D Fill down
Ctrl + E Flash Fill
Ctrl + F Find
Ctrl + G Go to cell
Ctrl + H Replace
Ctrl + I Italic
Ctrl + K Insert hyperlink
Ctrl + L Create table
Ctrl + N New workbook
Ctrl + O Open workbook
Ctrl + P Print
Ctrl + R Fill right
Ctrl + S Save
Ctrl + T Create table
Ctrl + U Underline
Ctrl + V Paste
Ctrl + W Close workbook
Ctrl + X Cut
Ctrl + Y Redo
Ctrl + Z Undo
Table 3: Microsoft Excel Shortcuts
6. Windows OS Shortcuts (Ctrl + Key)
Shortcut Function
Ctrl + A Select all
Ctrl + C Copy
Ctrl + X Cut
Ctrl + V Paste
Ctrl + Z Undo
Ctrl + Y Redo
Ctrl + P Print
Ctrl + S Save (in apps)
Ctrl + W Close window/tab
Ctrl + T New tab (in browsers)
Ctrl + F Find
Ctrl + N New window (in apps or browser)
Ctrl + Tab Switch between tabs
Ctrl + Esc Open Start menu
Ctrl + Shift + Esc Open Task Manager
Table 4: Windows Shortcuts Keys
7. Conclusion:
Mastering these shortcuts can significantly enhance productivity by reducing the time required
for repetitive tasks. This guide provides an organized reference to help users memorize and
utilize CTRL shortcuts effectively.