Tech Tip: Basic CTRL Shortcut Keys
| Press these keys | To do this |
| CTRL + Z | Undo |
| CTRL + Y | Redo |
| CTRL+ Alt +Tab | Use the arrow keys to switch between open items |
| CTRL + Mouse Scroll wheel | Change the size of the icons on the desktop |
| CTRL + Esc | Open the start menu |
| CTRL + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager |
| CTRL+ E | Select the search box (Only in outlook) |
| CTRL+ F | Select the search box |
| CTRL+ S | Saves a document |
| CTRL+ P | Print a document |
| CTRL+O | Open a new document |
| CTRL+ A | Select all items in a document or window |
| CTRL + C | Copy a selected item* |
| CTRL + X | Cut Selected Items* |
| CTRL + V | Paste* |
| CTRL+ B | Bold all selected items in a document* |
| CTRL+ U | Underline all selected items in a document* |
| CTRL+ I | Italicize all selected items* |
* These need to be highlighted prior to using these commands.
Knowledgebase Article: http://helpdesk.etown.edu/helpconsole2012/KB/default.aspx?pageid=Welcome#pageid=keyboard_ctrl_shortcut_keys