One of the fastest ways to become more efficient with applications you use everyday is to learn keyboard shortcuts. Most people know Ctrl-C (copy text) and Ctrl-V (paste text), but there are dozens of other keyboard combinations that will help you to work faster.

Knowing keyboard shortcuts can get you out of difficult situations, as when the input device (i.e. the mouse) isn’t working. Or if you’re working on someone else’s computer, using keyboard shortcuts can allow you to quickly get things done.

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