Shortcut keys complete operations through specific keys, key sequences or key combinations. Many shortcut keys are often used in conjunction with Ctrl, Shift, Alt, Fn, Windows key under Windows platform, Meta key on Mac, etc.

Shortcut keys can be used to do some work instead of the mouse. Keyboard shortcuts can be used to open, close and navigate start menus, desktops, menus, dialogs and web pages. Shortcuts can also be used in Word.

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Common shortcut key combinations-

Ctrl+C copies the selected item.

Ctrl+X cuts the selected item.

Ctrl+V？ Paste the selected item.

Ctrl+Z undo operation.

Ctrl+Y performs the operation again.

Ctrl+ right arrow key moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word.

Ctrl+ left arrow key moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous word.

Ctrl+ down arrow moves the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph.

Ctrl+ up arrow key moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph.