Lesson 6 of 22 – CTRL + SHIFT Shortcut Keys
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CTRL + SHIFT Shortcut Keys

CTRL + SHIFT shortcut keys combine the CTRL and SHIFT keys with another key to perform advanced commands. These shortcuts are commonly used in Windows, browsers, Microsoft Office, and text editors.

Note: CTRL + SHIFT shortcuts help users work faster and improve productivity.
What are CTRL + SHIFT Shortcut Keys?

CTRL + SHIFT shortcuts are key combinations that perform special functions when pressed together with another key.

  • Increase work speed.
  • Reduce mouse usage.
  • Perform advanced commands.
  • Useful in many applications.
Common CTRL + SHIFT Shortcuts
Shortcut Function
Ctrl + Shift + Esc Open Task Manager.
Ctrl + Shift + T Reopen closed browser tab.
Ctrl + Shift + N Open new folder (Windows) or Incognito window (Chrome).
Ctrl + Shift + Delete Open Clear Browsing Data.
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Select text word by word.
Browser CTRL + SHIFT Shortcuts
Shortcut Function
Ctrl + Shift + B Show or hide bookmarks bar.
Ctrl + Shift + R Hard refresh page.
Ctrl + Shift + P Private browsing in some browsers.
Ctrl + Shift + Tab Move to previous browser tab.
Ctrl + Shift + Click Open link in new background tab.
CTRL + SHIFT Shortcuts in Microsoft Office
Shortcut Function
Ctrl + Shift + > Increase font size.
Ctrl + Shift + < Decrease font size.
Ctrl + Shift + L Apply bullet list.
Ctrl + Shift + C Copy text formatting.
Ctrl + Shift + V Paste formatting in some applications.
Advantages of CTRL + SHIFT Shortcut Keys
  • Improve productivity.
  • Perform advanced commands quickly.
  • Reduce dependence on the mouse.
  • Useful in Windows and browsers.
  • Helpful for Microsoft Office users.
  • Save time during daily work.
  • Easy to learn and remember.
Key Points
  • CTRL + SHIFT shortcuts combine three keys.
  • Used in Windows, browsers, and Office.
  • Ctrl + Shift + Esc opens Task Manager.
  • Ctrl + Shift + T restores closed browser tabs.
  • Ctrl + Shift + Delete clears browsing data.
  • Ctrl + Shift + N creates new folders or incognito windows.
  • Office applications support many CTRL + SHIFT shortcuts.
  • These shortcuts improve work efficiency.

🧠 Quiz

Which shortcut opens Task Manager?