Computer

Ctrl + A

Select all

cut - copy paste

home

find

home

go to

home - find - go to

navigation pane

view - check box

spelling & grammar check

review

print

file

applying a style

home

theasaurus

review

compatibility mode

file - info - convert

adding table styles

design

section breaks, creating a column

layout

track changes, leaving comments, compare changed documents

review

charts

insert

headers and footers, page numbers

insert

splitting cells/merging cells, Deleting Cells, Rows, Columns, and Tables

layout

Ctrl + B

Bold

Ctrl + C

Copy

Ctrl + D

Change character formatting

Ctrl + E

Allign center

Ctrl + F

Find

Ctrl + G

Go to

Ctrl + H

Replace

Ctrl + I

Italics

Ctrl + J

Justify

Ctrl + K

Insert hyperlink

Ctrl + L

Left align

Ctrl + M

Indent

Ctrl + N

New document

Ctrl + O

Open document

Ctrl + P

Print

Ctrl + Q

Remove paragraph formatting

Ctrl + R

Right justify

Ctrl + S

Save

Ctrl + T

Create hanging indent (tab)

Ctrl + U

Underline

Ctrl + V

Paste

Ctrl + W

Close document

Ctrl + X

Cut

Ctrl + Y

Redo previously undone action

Ctrl + Z

Undo

Ctrl + 1

Single space lines

Ctrl + 2

Double space lines

Ctrl + 5

1.5 line spacing

Ctrl + [

decrease font size by 1 point

Ctrl + ]

increase font size by 1 point

Ctrl + Shift + A

selected text to all capital letters

Ctrl + Shift + D

double underline to the selected text

Ctrl + Shift + E

Enable or disable revision tracking

Ctrl + Shift + F

Open font window

Ctrl + Shift + L

Create a bullet point

Ctrl + Shift + *

view or hide non printing characters

Ctrl + Shift + >

increase font size

Ctrl + shift + <

decrease font size

Ctrl + Del

delete word right of cursor

Ctrl + Backspace

delete word left of cursor

Ctrl + End

move the cursor to the end of the document

Ctrl + Home

Move the cursor to the beginning of the document

Ctrl + Spacebar

Reset highlighted text to te default font

Ctrl + Enter

Insert a page break

Alt + F, A

save the document under a new name

Shift + Enter

Create a soft break instead of a new paragraph

Shift + Insert

Paste

Shift + Alt + D

Insert the current date

Shift + Alt + T

Insert the current time

Esc

Cancel a command

F1
Shift + F1
Alt + F1
Alt + Shift + F1

F1 = opens help panel
Shift + F1 = opens reveal formatting panel
Alt + F1 = jumps to the next field
Alt + Shift + F1 = Jumps to the previous field

F2
Ctrl + F2
Alt + Shift + F2
Alt + Ctrl + F2

F2 = move text or objects
Ctrl + F2 = open the print window
Alt + Shift + F2 = save your document
Alt + Ctrl + F2 = pop up the open window

F3
Alt + F3
Shift + F3
Ctrl + F3
Ctrl + Shift + F3

F3 = Expand an AutoText entry
Alt + F3 = Create an AutoText entry
Shift + F3 = Change the case of selected text
Ctrl + F3 = Cut selected text to the Spike
Ctrl + Shift + F3 = Insert the contents of the Spike

F4
Shift + F4
Ctrl + F4
Alt + F4

F4 = repeat your last action
Shift + F4 = repeat the last “Find” action
Ctrl + F4 = close the current document
Alt + F4 = quit Microsoft Word

F5
Shift + F5
Ctr + Shift + F5

F5 = open “Go To” tab on the Find and Replace window
Shift + F5 = jump the previous edit you made in your document
Ctrl + Shift + F5 = open Bookmark window

F6
Shift + F6
Ctrl + F6
Ctrl + Shift + F6

F6 = Go to the next pane or frame in your Word window
Shift + F6 = Go to the previous pane or frame
Ctrl + F6 = Go to the next open document window
Ctrl + Shift + F6 = Go to the previous open document window

F7
Shift + F7
Alt + F7
Alt + Shift + F7

F7 = Open the Editor pane and start a spelling and grammar check
Shift + F7 = Open the thesaurus
Alt + F7 = Find the next spelling or grammar error
Alt + Shift + F7 = Open the Translation pane

F8
Shift + F8
Ctrl + Shift + F8

F8 = Enter Word’s selection mode and expand a selection
Shift+F8 = Reduce a selection
Ctrl + Shift + F8 = Selects a column

F9
Shift + F9
Ctrl + F9
Ctrl + Shift + F9
Alt + F9

F9: Update a field
Shift+F9: Reveal a field’s code
Ctrl+F9: Insert new Empty Field {} braces
Ctrl+Shift+F9: Unlink a field
Alt+F9: Toggle the display of a field’s code

F10,
Shift + F10
Ctrl + F10
Alt + Shift + F10

F10: Show key tips
Shift+F10: Display a context menu
Ctrl+F10: Maximize document window
Alt+Shift+F10: Display a menu or window for an available selection

F11
Shift + F11
Ctrl + F11
Ctrl + Shift + F11
Alt + Shift + F11

F11: Jump to the next field in your document
Shift+F11: Jump to the previous field in your document
Ctrl+F11: Lock a field so it cannot be edited
Ctrl+Shift+F11: Unlock a field
Alt+Shift+F11: Start the Microsoft Script Editor

F12
Shift + F12
Ctrl + F12
Ctrl + Shift + F12

F12: Open the Save As window
Shift+F12: Save your document
Ctrl+F12: Open the Open window
Ctrl+Shift+F12: Open the Print window

What are the two main components of a computer system?

Hardware and Software.

What is hardware in a computer system?

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system, including the computer case, motherboard, RAM, graphics card, hard drive, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner, and speakers/microphones.

Name five examples of hardware components in a computer system.

Motherboard, hard disk, RAM, processor, monitor.

What is software?

Software refers to computer programs that perform tasks or functions on a computer system.

What is system software, and what is its role in a computer system?

System software includes programs like operating systems and utility programs that control the operation of the computer, manage memory, storage, security, and provide networking and internet capabilities.

What are some examples of operating systems (OS)?

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple OS X, Unix, and Linux.

Which operating system is the most commonly used worldwide?

Microsoft Windows.

Which operating system is making inroads into the dominance of Microsoft Windows?

Linux.

What is the purpose of utility programs in a computer system?

Utility programs perform maintenance tasks such as file management, uninstallation, disk scanning, defragmentation, backups, and antivirus functions.

Can utility programs be included in the operating system?

Yes, utility programs can either be included in the OS or purchased separately.

What are device drivers, and what is their function?

Device drivers are programs that control hardware devices, allowing them to communicate with the operating system. They are supplied with new hardware like printers, graphics cards, and scanners.

What is application software used for?

Application software is used to perform non-system-based tasks, such as business, engineering, medical tasks, or gaming.

Give three examples of categories of application software.

Business software, engineering software, medical software.

What are productivity suites, and can you provide examples?

Productivity suites are groups of application software designed for various tasks, typically with a common interface. Examples include Microsoft Office and OpenOffice, which combine word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.

What is the Adobe Creative Suite, and what software does it include?

The Adobe Creative Suite is an all-in-one graphics and web design suite that includes software like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.

What are the advantages of using productivity suites like Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite?

These suites offer a common interface, making them easier to learn, and provide great compatibility between the applications.

What are the main categories of devices in a computer system?

• Input devices

• Processing devices

• Output devices

• Storage devices

  • Communications devices

What is the role of input devices in a computer system?

Input devices are used to get data into the computer system.

Name two common input devices in a computer system.

Keyboard and mouse.

What do processing devices do in a computer system?

Processing devices manipulate data according to a set of instructions called a program.

What is the function of output devices?

Output devices are used to get data out of the computer system.

What is the primary output device for a computer system?

The monitor.