Your Windows PC can be smooth and powerful, but using CTRL commands or keyboard shortcuts can take your productivity to the next level. Whether you’re switching between apps, managing files, or editing text, these shortcuts can speed your work and lend a helping hand. Let’s unlock the full potential of your keyboard and make every task faster!
CTRL Commands and Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 10/11
Use these top Control or CTRL commands and keyboard shortcuts to get the most out of your PC.
- Ctrl + A: Highlight all content in a document or window.
- Ctrl + B: Make the selected text bold.
- Ctrl + C: Copy the chosen items to the clipboard.
- Ctrl + D: Remove the selected item and send it to the Recycle Bin.
- Ctrl + E: Center a paragraph (in text editors).
- Ctrl + F: Launch the find box to search for text.
- Ctrl + G: Locate the next instance of the searched text.
- Ctrl + H: Open the replace box to change text.
- Ctrl + I: Italicize the selected text.
- Ctrl + J: Justify a paragraph (in text editors).
- Ctrl + K: Add a hyperlink.
- Ctrl + L: Align a paragraph to the left (in text editors).
- Ctrl + M: Indent a paragraph (in text editors).
- Ctrl + N: Open a new document or window.
- Ctrl + O: Access an existing document.
- Ctrl + P: Print the active document.
- Ctrl + Q: Clear paragraph formatting (in text editors).
- Ctrl + R: Reload the current window or page.
- Ctrl + S: Save the active document.
- Ctrl + T: Open a new tab in web browsers
- Ctrl + U: Underline the selected text.
- Ctrl + V: Paste items copied to the clipboard.
- Ctrl + W: Shut the current window or tab.
- Ctrl + X: Cut the selected items to the clipboard.
- Ctrl + Y: Redo the previous action.
- Ctrl + Z: Undo the previous action.
Additional CTRL Shortcuts
You can also use three keys or other combinations of shortcuts for apps with the CTRL key to do different things in your Windows PC:
- Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder (in File Explorer).
- Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab (in browsers).
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.
- Ctrl + Alt + Del: Open security options screen.
- Ctrl + Tab: Switch to the next tab (in browsers or apps).
- Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Switch to the previous tab (in browsers or apps).
- Ctrl + Esc: Open the Start menu.
- Ctrl + Space: Select the current item (in some apps).
- Ctrl + Enter: Complete a command or insert a line break (varies by app).
- Ctrl + Plus (+): Zoom in.
- Ctrl + Minus (-): Zoom out.
- Ctrl + 0: Reset zoom to default.
- Ctrl + Shift + S: Save As (open the save dialog to save with a new name).
- Ctrl + Shift + L: Apply bullet points (in Microsoft Word).
- Ctrl + Shift + C: Copy formatting (in Microsoft Office).
- Ctrl + Shift + V: Paste formatting only (in Microsoft Office).
- Ctrl + Shift + >: Increase font size (in text editors).
- Ctrl + Shift + <: Decrease font size (in text editors).
- Ctrl + Alt + Arrow keys: Rotate screen (on some Windows PCs).
- Ctrl + D: Bookmark the current page (in browsers).
- Ctrl + 1 to Ctrl + 8: Switch to a specific tab number in browsers.
- Ctrl + 9: Switch to the last tab in browsers.
- Ctrl + F4: Close the current document or tab.
- Ctrl + Shift + N: Open an incognito window (in Chrome).
- Ctrl + Shift + P: Open a private browsing window (in Firefox).
- Ctrl + Shift + E: Show tabs or tab view (in some apps).
- Ctrl + K: Insert hyperlink (in some email clients).
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager (Windows).
- Ctrl + Shift + Delete: Open the Clear browsing data dialog (in browsers).
- Ctrl + Home: Go to the beginning of the document.
- Ctrl + End: Go to the end of the document.
- Ctrl + Page Up: Scroll up one page or switch tabs backward.
- Ctrl + Page Down: Scroll down one page or switch tabs forward.
Also Read: Top Copy and Paste Shortcut on Windows Everyone Should Know
Now you will no longer have a difficult time figuring out the top CTRL commands after following this guide. For more helpful tips and tricks, stay tuned, and feel free to share your suggestions in the comments below.
