Keyboard shortcuts are simple commands commonly using 2 or more keys pressed at the same time to execute a command through the keyboard. While they are rarely necessary to complete a task, as almost everything they do can be performed with a mouse, they are popular because they can do specialised jobs much faster than using a mouse, even with skilled computer users.

Many users still find it difficult to use keyboard shortcuts because they struggle memorising all the different combinations, and changing their habits to incorporate using them. Once you learn to use keyboard shortcuts, and your habits start changing, you can do big data entry work, or simple text editing, with great time savings.

Learning any new task takes time. In the long term, the time you will save if you learn to use keyboard shortcuts, and implement them into your workflow, will get you one step closer to being a Surface Pro.

Shortcuts discussed in this video:

Text shortcuts:
Ctrl + X – Cut
Ctrl + C – Copy
Ctrl + V – Paste
Ctrl + ⬅ or ➡ – Jump cursor across a word
Ctrl + Shift + ⬅ or ➡ – Select a whole word at a time
Ctrl + F – Find or search dialog
Ctrl + P – Print menu
Windows shortcuts:
Win + E – File Explorer
Win + A – Action Centre
Win + I – Settings App
Win + H – Dictation input panel
Win + . – Emoji Panel
Win + L – Locks Screen
Win + Tab – Timeline
Win + ⬅ or ➡ – Split Screen
Ctrl + Win + ⬅ or ➡ – Change Desktop
Ctrl + Win + D – New Desktop
OneNote Shortcuts Preview:
Ctrl + . – Adds Bullet point
Ctrl + / – Adds Numbered list
Ctrl + Tab – Turn what you have typed into a table