Some handy shortcuts.

Technically the mouse is a non-essential piece of equipment when using the computer...a few handy shortcuts can save a bit of time and hassle when performing daily tasks. Below are my pick of the most used.

General:

• 'Alt+tab' switches between open tabs
• 'windows key+tab' does the same, but it's a little more fancy!
• 'windows key' opens up the start menu then use arrow keys to navigate
• Hold down 'Ctrl' to select multiple files
• 'Shift+any letter' applies capitol letter
• 'Ctrl+b' applies bold text
• 'Ctrl+i' applies italic text
• 'Ctrl+u' applies underlined text
• 'Ctrl+arrow keys' skips back and forward through words in the text (this can be used anywhere on a computer)
• 'Ctrl+shift+arrow key' selects text word by word
• 'Shift+arrow key' selects letter by letter
• 'Ctrl+C' copies selected item
• 'Ctrl+X' cuts selected item
• 'Ctrl+V' pastes copied item
• 'Ctrl+Z' undo last action
• 'Ctrl+S' opens up Samurai Ninja (not really, but it should)

Any web browser:

• 'Ctrl+tab' switches between open tabs
• 'Ctrl+w' closes the current tab
• 'Ctrl+t' opens a new tab 

Excel:

• 'F2' opens the current cell to type in (saves clicking in the formula bar)
• Hold down 'Ctrl' to select multiple cells
• 'Ctrl+page up/page down' navigates between open sheets

Word (similar to most of General shortcuts):

• 'Shift+F7' opens Thesaurus (wish that was a dinosaur)