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-->This term collection covers how to refer to keyboard shortcuts and the names of specific keys.
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Keyboard actions and accessTermUsage
keyboard shortcut, accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, speed keyIn general, use keyboard shortcut to describe a combination of keystrokes used to perform a task. 
Example
Alt+Ctrl+S 
Don't use accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, or speed key.
access keyDon't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. 
In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference.
Key TipIn general, don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. 
In content teaching basic skills or content for a technical audience, it's OK to use Key Tip to refer to the letter or number that appears in the ribbon when the Alt key is pressed.
key combinationDon't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead.
In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously) and a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially). If you use these terms, explain the difference.
key sequenceDon't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead.
In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially) and a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously). If you use these terms, explain the difference.
keypadUse numeric keypad on the first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless the context has been established and there's no possibility the customer will confuse the keypad with the keyboard. When in doubt, continue to use numeric keypad. 
In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. When the customer can select two keys that look the same, direct the customer to the correct key. 
Example
Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad, not the Hyphen key on the keyboard.
keystroke, keypressDon't use keypress. Use keystroke instead.
select, press, depress, hit, strike, useUse select to describe pressing a key on a physical or on-screen keyboard. Don't use press, depress, hit, or strike.
Don't use depressed to describe an indented toolbar button unless you have no other choice.
Use use when select might be confusing, such as when referring to the arrow keys or function keys and select might make customers think that they need to select all the arrow keys simultaneously.
Example
Use the arrow keys to move around the text.
Use use when multiple platform or peripheral choices initiate the same action or actions within a program. 
Example
Use the controls on your keyboard or controller to run through the obstacle course. 
Be specific when teaching beginning skills. 
Example
To run through the obstacle course, select the Spacebar on the keyboard or pull the right trigger on the Xbox controller. 
Consider using a table to present instructions that have more than two alternatives.
Use select and hold only if a delay is built into the software or hardware interaction. Don't use select and hold when referring to a mouse button unless you're teaching beginning skills. 
See alsoDescribing interactions with UI, Mouse and mouse interaction term collection
shortcut keyDon't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead.
In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference.
Apr 25, 2019 You can even select the content of a webpage and copy it to a text document in your computer. You can use the keyboard shortcut, ie., Command button + A, or use the mouse, you can select multiple files in one go. This was my take on using the Select all feature in a Mac computer.
Key namesIn general, use sentence capitalization for key names.
Examples
 the Shift key
 the Page up key
Capitalize letter keys in general references.
Example
 the K key
Lowercase and bold a letter key when instructing customers to enter the letter (unless you're instructing them to enter a capital letter).
Example
 enter k
On the first mention, you can use the definite article the and the word key with the key name if necessary for clarity. 
Example
 Select the F1 key.
On subsequent mentions, refer to the key by its name only. 
Example
 Select F1.
Ifyou need guidance for a key name that isn't on this list, use sentencecapitalization and spell it as it appears on the keyboard.
TermUsage
AltCapitalize. Use to refer to the Alt key.
Application keyCapitalize. Use the Application key to refer to the key that opens a shortcut menu containing commands related to a selection.
arrow keys, direction keys, directional keys, movement keysArrow keys are labeled only with an arrow. Refer to similar keys on the numeric keypad as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
Use sentence capitalization to refer to a specific arrow key: the Left arrow key, the Right arrow key, the Up arrow key, or the Down arrow key. It's OK to use arrow key as a general term for any single arrow key. Include the and key in references to a specific arrow key except in key combinations or key sequences.
Don't use direction keys, directional keys, or movement keys.
Use specific names to refer to other navigational keys, such as Page up, Page down, Home, and End.
asterisk (*), starUse asterisk to refer to the * symbol.
An asterisk is used to indicate multiplication in a programming language or as a wildcard character representing one or more characters.
It's OK to use star to refer to the key on a phone keypad.
at sign (@)Pronounced at. In most cases, don't spell out.
BackCapitalize. Use to refer to the Back key, which performs the same action as the Back button in a browser.
BackspaceCapitalize. Use to refer to the Backspace key.
backtabDon't use to refer to the Shift+Tab keyboard shortcut.
Break capsUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Break caps key.
Caps lockUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Caps lock key.
comma (,)Spell out comma when referring to a key or the punctuation mark. 
Capitalize Comma when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
CommandCapitalize. Use to refer to the Command key on the Mac keyboard. Use the bitmap to show this key if possible. It isn't named on the keyboard.
ControlCapitalize. Use to refer to the Control key on the Mac keyboard.
CtrlCapitalize. Use to refer to the Ctrl key. Don't use for the Mac keyboard.
DelCapitalize. Use to refer to the Del key. On the Mac keyboard only, use to refer to the forward delete key.
DeleteCapitalize. Use to refer to the back delete key on the Mac keyboard.
EndCapitalize. Use to refer to the End key.
EnterCapitalize. Use to refer to the Enter key. On the Mac, use only when functionality requires it.
EscAlways use Esc, not Escape.
F1–F12Capitalize the F. Don't add a space between the F and the number.
ForwardCapitalize. Use to refer to the Forward key, which performs the same action as the Forward button in a browser.
HelpUse the Help key only to refer to the key on the Mac keyboard.
HELP keyUse the HELP key to avoid confusion with the Help button. Always include the and key.
HomeCapitalize. Use to refer to the Home key.
hyphen (-)Spell out hyphen when referring to a key. Capitalize Hyphen when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
InsertCapitalize. Use to refer to the Insert key.
Lock clearCapitalize. Use to refer to the Lock clear key.
minus sign (–)Spell out minus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Minus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Num lock optionUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Num lock option key on the Mac keyboard.
number sign (#), pound key, hashtagUse # key to describe the key.
It's OK to use pound key (#), including the symbol in parentheses, to refer to the keypad on a telephone. It's OK to use hashtag (#) to describe the use of the # key to identify a metadata term in social media.
numeric keypad, keypad, numerical keypad, numeric keyboardUse numeric keypad on first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless there's no possibility of confusion with the keyboard. Don't use numerical keypad or numeric keyboard.
In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. If a customer can select two keys that look the same, specify the correct key. 
Example
Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad.
on-screen keyboard, keyboard display, soft keyboard, virtual keyboard, visual keyboardUse to describe the keyboard representation on the screen that the customer touches to enter characters. 
Hyphenate on-screen keyboard. Don't use virtual keyboard, soft keyboard, visual keyboard, or keyboard display.
Page down, Page upUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Page up key and the Page down key.
PauseCapitalize. Use to refer to the Pause key.
period (.)Spell out period when referring to a key. Capitalize Period when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
plus sign (+)Spell out plus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Plus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Print screenUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Print screen key.
ResetCapitalize. Use to refer to the Reset key.
ReturnCapitalize. Use to refer to the Return key on the Mac keyboard.
Scroll lockUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Scroll lock key.
SelectCapitalize. Use to refer to the Select key.
ShiftCapitalize. Use to refer to the Shift key.
SpacebarCapitalize. Use to refer to the Spacebar. Always precede with the except in procedures, key combinations, and key sequences.
TabCapitalize. Use to refer to the Tab key. Always use the and key except in key combinations and key sequences.
Windows logo keyCapitalize Windows. Use to refer to the Windows logo key.
Special character namesBecausespecial character names could be confused with an action (such as+) or be difficult to see, always spell out the following specialcharacter names: Plus sign, Minus sign, Hyphen, Period, and Comma.
To avoid confusion, it's OK to add the character in parentheses after spelling out the name.
Example
Plus sign (+)
Use discretion. This might not be necessary for commonly used characters, such as the period (.).
To show a key combination that includes punctuation requiring use of the Shift key, such as the question mark, use Shift and the name or symbol of the shifted key. Using the name of the unshifted key, such as 4 rather than $, could be confusing or even wrong. For example, the ? and / characters aren't shifted keys on every keyboard. Always spell out Plus sign, Minus sign, Hyphen, Period, and Comma.
Examples
Ctrl+Shift+? Iconjar all your icons in one place 2 1 1. 
Ctrl+Shift+* 
Ctrl+Shift+Comma
See alsoSpecial character term collection
Using keyboard shortcuts can greatly increase your productivity, reduce repetitive strain, and help keep you focused. For example, to copy text, you can highlight text and press the Ctrl+C shortcut. The shortcut is faster than moving your hands from the keyboard, highlighting with the mouse, right-clicking, selecting copy, and returning to the keyboard.
Word Text Highlight Color ShortcutBelow are the top 10 keyboard shortcuts we recommend everyone memorize and use.

Term	Usage
keyboard shortcut, accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, speed key	In general, use keyboard shortcut to describe a combination of keystrokes used to perform a task. Example Alt+Ctrl+S Don't use accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, or speed key.
access key	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference.
Key Tip	In general, don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content teaching basic skills or content for a technical audience, it's OK to use Key Tip to refer to the letter or number that appears in the ribbon when the Alt key is pressed.
key combination	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously) and a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially). If you use these terms, explain the difference.
key sequence	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially) and a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously). If you use these terms, explain the difference.
keypad	Use numeric keypad on the first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless the context has been established and there's no possibility the customer will confuse the keypad with the keyboard. When in doubt, continue to use numeric keypad. In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. When the customer can select two keys that look the same, direct the customer to the correct key. Example Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad, not the Hyphen key on the keyboard.
keystroke, keypress	Don't use keypress. Use keystroke instead.
select, press, depress, hit, strike, use	Use select to describe pressing a key on a physical or on-screen keyboard. Don't use press, depress, hit, or strike. Don't use depressed to describe an indented toolbar button unless you have no other choice. Use use when select might be confusing, such as when referring to the arrow keys or function keys and select might make customers think that they need to select all the arrow keys simultaneously. Example Use the arrow keys to move around the text. Use use when multiple platform or peripheral choices initiate the same action or actions within a program. Example Use the controls on your keyboard or controller to run through the obstacle course. Be specific when teaching beginning skills. Example To run through the obstacle course, select the Spacebar on the keyboard or pull the right trigger on the Xbox controller. Consider using a table to present instructions that have more than two alternatives. Use select and hold only if a delay is built into the software or hardware interaction. Don't use select and hold when referring to a mouse button unless you're teaching beginning skills. See alsoDescribing interactions with UI, Mouse and mouse interaction term collection
shortcut key	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference.

Term	Usage
Alt	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Alt key.
Application key	Capitalize. Use the Application key to refer to the key that opens a shortcut menu containing commands related to a selection.
arrow keys, direction keys, directional keys, movement keys	Arrow keys are labeled only with an arrow. Refer to similar keys on the numeric keypad as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Use sentence capitalization to refer to a specific arrow key: the Left arrow key, the Right arrow key, the Up arrow key, or the Down arrow key. It's OK to use arrow key as a general term for any single arrow key. Include the and key in references to a specific arrow key except in key combinations or key sequences. Don't use direction keys, directional keys, or movement keys. Use specific names to refer to other navigational keys, such as Page up, Page down, Home, and End.
*asterisk (), star**	Use asterisk to refer to the * symbol. An asterisk is used to indicate multiplication in a programming language or as a wildcard character representing one or more characters. It's OK to use star to refer to the key on a phone keypad.
at sign (@)	Pronounced at. In most cases, don't spell out.
Back	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Back key, which performs the same action as the Back button in a browser.
Backspace	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Backspace key.
backtab	Don't use to refer to the Shift+Tab keyboard shortcut.
Break caps	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Break caps key.
Caps lock	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Caps lock key.
comma (,)	Spell out comma when referring to a key or the punctuation mark. Capitalize Comma when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Command	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Command key on the Mac keyboard. Use the bitmap to show this key if possible. It isn't named on the keyboard.
Control	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Control key on the Mac keyboard.
Ctrl	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Ctrl key. Don't use for the Mac keyboard.
Del	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Del key. On the Mac keyboard only, use to refer to the forward delete key.
Delete	Capitalize. Use to refer to the back delete key on the Mac keyboard.
End	Capitalize. Use to refer to the End key.
Enter	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Enter key. On the Mac, use only when functionality requires it.
Esc	Always use Esc, not Escape.
F1–F12	Capitalize the F. Don't add a space between the F and the number.
Forward	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Forward key, which performs the same action as the Forward button in a browser.
Help	Use the Help key only to refer to the key on the Mac keyboard.
HELP key	Use the HELP key to avoid confusion with the Help button. Always include the and key.
Home	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Home key.
hyphen (-)	Spell out hyphen when referring to a key. Capitalize Hyphen when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Insert	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Insert key.
Lock clear	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Lock clear key.
minus sign (–)	Spell out minus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Minus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Num lock option	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Num lock option key on the Mac keyboard.
number sign (#), pound key, hashtag	Use # key to describe the key. It's OK to use pound key (#), including the symbol in parentheses, to refer to the keypad on a telephone. It's OK to use hashtag (#) to describe the use of the # key to identify a metadata term in social media.
numeric keypad, keypad, numerical keypad, numeric keyboard	Use numeric keypad on first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless there's no possibility of confusion with the keyboard. Don't use numerical keypad or numeric keyboard. In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. If a customer can select two keys that look the same, specify the correct key. Example Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad.
on-screen keyboard, keyboard display, soft keyboard, virtual keyboard, visual keyboard	Use to describe the keyboard representation on the screen that the customer touches to enter characters. Hyphenate on-screen keyboard. Don't use virtual keyboard, soft keyboard, visual keyboard, or keyboard display.
Page down, Page up	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Page up key and the Page down key.
Pause	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Pause key.
period (.)	Spell out period when referring to a key. Capitalize Period when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
plus sign (+)	Spell out plus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Plus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Print screen	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Print screen key.
Reset	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Reset key.
Return	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Return key on the Mac keyboard.
Scroll lock	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Scroll lock key.
Select	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Select key.
Shift	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Shift key.
Spacebar	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Spacebar. Always precede with the except in procedures, key combinations, and key sequences.
Tab	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Tab key. Always use the and key except in key combinations and key sequences.
Windows logo key	Capitalize Windows. Use to refer to the Windows logo key.

Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert and Ctrl+XBoth Ctrl+C and Ctrl+Insert will copy highlighted text or a selected item. If you want to cut an item instead of copying it, press Ctrl+X. This action removes the text or item and stores it in the clipboard , rather than copying it to the clipboard.
Apple computer users can substitute the Ctrl key for the command (cmd) key on their computers. For example, pressing Cmd+C copies highlighted text.
Ctrl+V or Shift+InsertBoth the Ctrl+V and Shift+Insert will paste the text or object that's stored in the clipboard.
On Apple computers, use Cmd+V instead.
Practice
Use the above text input fields to highlight the 'Cut or copy this text' text and press either Ctrl+C to copy or Ctrl+X https://knacelranbi1983.mystrikingly.com/blog/downcast-v2-9-14-download-free. to cut the text. Once cut, move to the next field and press Ctrl+V or Shift+Insert to paste the text. For further demonstration, visit the following link.

Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert and Ctrl+XBoth Ctrl+C and Ctrl+Insert will copy highlighted text or a selected item. If you want to cut an item instead of copying it, press Ctrl+X. This action removes the text or item and stores it in the clipboard , rather than copying it to the clipboard.
Apple computer users can substitute the Ctrl key for the command (cmd) key on their computers. For example, pressing Cmd+C copies highlighted text.
Ctrl+V or Shift+InsertBoth the Ctrl+V and Shift+Insert will paste the text or object that's stored in the clipboard.
On Apple computers, use Cmd+V instead.
Practice
Use the above text input fields to highlight the 'Cut or copy this text' text and press either Ctrl+C to copy or Ctrl+X https://knacelranbi1983.mystrikingly.com/blog/downcast-v2-9-14-download-free. to cut the text. Once cut, move to the next field and press Ctrl+V or Shift+Insert to paste the text. For further demonstration, visit the following link.
Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+YMac Word AlternativePressing Ctrl+Z will undo any change. For example, if you cut text, pressing this key combination will undo the cut. These shortcuts can also be pressed multiple times to undo or redo multiple changes. Pressing Ctrl+Y would redo the undo.
On Apple computers, use Cmd+Z and Cmd+Y to undo and redo.
Use the above text input field to highlight some or all the text and then press Ctrl+X to cut the text. Once the text has disappeared, press the Ctrl+Z to undo the cut.
TipIf you did the first example as well (cut and paste text) and you continue to press Ctrl+Z, it will undo that change.
Ctrl+F and Ctrl+GPressing Ctrl+F opens the Find field, which allows you to search the text currently displayed in any program that supports it. For example, Ctrl+F can be used in your Internet browser to find text on the current page. Press Ctrl+F now to open the Find in your browser and search for 'shortcut' to display each time shortcut is mentioned on this page.
On Apple computers, use Cmd+F to find.
Ctrl+G External hard drive light on but not working mac. may be used to repeat a search (from using Ctrl+F) in a document or on a web page.
Alt+Tab or Ctrl+TabPressing Alt+Tab switches between open programs moving forward. For example, if you have your browser window open and other programs running in the background, press and hold Alt, then press the Tab key to cycle through each open program.
On Apple computers, instead of using the Alt key use the Command (Cmd) key. For example, Cmd+Tab to switch between open programs.
Bonus TipPress Ctrl+Tab to switch between tabs in a program. For example, if you have multiple tabs open in your Internet browser, press Ctrl+Tab to switch between them.
Bonus TipAdding the Shift key to Alt+Tab or Ctrl+Tab moves backward. For example, if you are pressing Alt+Tab and pass the program you want to use, press Alt+Shift+Tab to move back to that program.
Bonus TipWindows Vista, 7, 8, and 10 users can also press the Windows Key+Tab to switch through open programs in a full screenshot of the window.
Ctrl+Backspace and Ctrl+Left or Right arrowNoteThe following shortcuts are for PC users only and do not work on Apple computers.
Pressing Ctrl+Backspace deletes a full word at a time instead of a single character.
Holding down the Ctrl key while pressing the left or right arrow moves the cursor one word at a time instead of one character at a time. If you want to highlight one word at a time, hold down Ctrl+Shift, then press the left or right arrow key. Your highlighted selection moves one word at a time in that direction.
Ctrl+SWhile working on a document or another file in almost every program, pressing Ctrl+Ssaves that file. Use this shortcut key frequently when working on anything important in case of an error, lost power, or any other issues causing you to lose work since the last save.
On Apple computers, use Cmd+S to save a file.
Ctrl+Home or Ctrl+EndCtrl+Home moves the cursor to the beginning of the document, and Ctrl+End moves the cursor to the end of a document. These shortcuts work with most documents, and web pages.
On Apple computers, use the Cmd + up arrow to get to the beginning or Cmd + down arrow to get to the end of a document or text.
Ctrl+PControl+P is used to open a print preview of the page or document currently being viewed. For example, press Ctrl+P now to view a print preview of this page.
On Apple computers, use Cmd+P to open the print preview.
Page Up, Spacebar, and Page DownAs you may have guessed, pressing either the page up or page down key moves to the next or previous page. When browsing the Internet, pressing the spacebar moves the scrollbar down a page. Similarly, Shift+spacebar moves the scrollbar up one page.
Additional informationSee our keyboard definition for a further information and related link on computer keyboards.