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3 keyboard shortcuts everyone should know: copy, undo, save

Step 1 of 3

Ctrl + C copies, Ctrl + V pastes

Select the text first, press Ctrl + C, click where it should go, then Ctrl + V.

The simulation shows Windows in English, like most laptops.

  1. Ctrl + C copies, Ctrl + V pastes

    Select the text first, press Ctrl + C, click where it should go, then Ctrl + V.

    CtrlC

  2. Ctrl + Z undoes a mistake

    Deleted text by accident? Ctrl + Z brings it back. You can press it several times.

    CtrlZ

  3. Ctrl + S saves

    Get into the habit of pressing Ctrl + S often so you never lose your work.

    CtrlS

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Technical details (for the curious)

Other everyday shortcuts

Ctrl + A select all. Ctrl + X cut (move). Ctrl + Y redo. Ctrl + F find a word on the page. Ctrl + P print.

Clipboard history

Press Win + V to see everything you copied earlier (turn it on once in that window).

Mac

On a Mac use the Command (⌘) key instead of Ctrl: ⌘ + C, ⌘ + V, ⌘ + Z, ⌘ + S.

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