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Keyboard shortcuts quiz

Work faster. How many shortcuts do you know?

10 multiple-choice questions, with the answer explained after each one.

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  1. Ctrl + Z (Cmd + Z on Mac) does what?
    • Close
    • Zoom
    • Save
    • Undo
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    Undo. Ctrl + Y or Ctrl + Shift + Z usually redoes.

  2. Ctrl + F does what in most apps?
    • Full screen
    • Find text
    • Format text
    • Open a file
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    Find text. It's handy for long web pages.

  3. Which shortcut switches between open windows on Windows?
    • Win + D
    • Alt + Tab
    • Shift + Tab
    • Ctrl + Tab
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    Alt + Tab. On a Mac, use Cmd + Tab.

  4. Win + L does what on Windows?
    • Lists files
    • Logs a bug
    • Launches the browser
    • Locks the computer
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    Locks the computer. Use it every time you walk away.

  5. Which shortcut reopens the last closed browser tab?
    • Alt + F4
    • Ctrl + Shift + T
    • Ctrl + W
    • Ctrl + T
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    Ctrl + Shift + T. Use Cmd + Shift + T on a Mac.

  6. Win + Shift + S on Windows opens…
    • Search
    • Sound mixer
    • Settings
    • A screenshot (snipping) tool
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    A screenshot (snipping) tool. Drag to capture part of the screen.

  7. On a Mac, Cmd + Space opens…
    • A new tab
    • The trash
    • Mission Control
    • Spotlight search
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    Spotlight search. Type to find apps and files.

  8. Ctrl + S does what?
    • Selects all
    • Saves
    • Searches
    • Sends
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    Saves. Save early, save often.

  9. Which shortcut selects all?
    • Ctrl + S
    • Ctrl + L
    • Ctrl + E
    • Ctrl + A
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    Ctrl + A. Then copy with Ctrl + C.

  10. Ctrl + P does what?
    • Plays
    • Pastes
    • Prints
    • Pins
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    Prints. Paste is Ctrl + V.

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