Keyboard Shortcuts and Productivity Flashcards
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Which shortcut in most US word processors applies bold formatting to selected text?
Answer: Ctrl+B
Ctrl+B toggles bold formatting on selected text in most US word processors including Microsoft Word.
What does using autocomplete or text expansion tools accomplish for a professional typist?
Answer: It reduces keystrokes for frequently typed phrases, increasing effective WPM
Text expansion tools allow typists to type short abbreviations that expand into full phrases, dramatically increasing effective output per keystroke.
What is the keyboard shortcut to 'Find and Replace' text in most US applications?
Answer: Ctrl+H
Ctrl+H opens the Find and Replace dialog in most US applications, allowing fast bulk text substitution.
Which Windows shortcut switches between open application windows, helping typists multitask faster?
Answer: Alt+Tab
Alt+Tab cycles through open application windows in Windows, enabling fast switching between documents or applications.
How does learning to type without looking at the keyboard contribute to overall productivity?
Answer: It allows eyes to stay on the screen, eliminating the look-down interruption
Keeping your eyes on the screen eliminates the constant look-down interruption, maintaining typing flow and speed.
What is the keyboard shortcut to instantly save a document in most US applications?
Answer: Ctrl+S
Ctrl+S saves the current document in most US applications, keeping hands on the keyboard.
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