Application shortcut keys enable you to perform application tasks. You can use shortcut keys to perform application tasks more quickly than if you use a mouse. The following table lists some common application shortcut keys:
| Shortcut Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+N | Create a new document or window. |
| Ctrl+X | Cut the selected text or region and place it on the clipboard. |
| Ctrl+C | Copy the selected text or region onto the clipboard. |
| Ctrl+V | Paste the contents of the clipboard. |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo the last action. |
| Ctrl+S | Save the current document to disk. |
| F1 | Load the online help document for the application. |
In addition to these shortcut keys, all applications support a set of keys to navigate and work with the user interface. These keys allow you to perform operations that you might normally perform with a mouse. The following table describes some interface control keys:
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys or Tab | Move between controls in the interface or items in a list. |
| Enter or spacebar | Activate or choose the selected item. |
| F10 | Activate the left-most menu of the application window. |
| Shift+F10 | Activate the context menu for the selected item. |
| Esc | Close a menu without selecting a menu item, or cancel a drag operation. |