Quick Tips & Tricks
Find the shortcut. Learn the trick. Get back to work.
Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
Desktop, files, text, windows, settings, and more—find the keys for your task.
202 shortcuts · 12 categoriesGmail Keyboard Shortcuts
Compose, format, find, and organize mail without reaching for the mouse.
85 shortcuts · 7 categoriesGet Started With Gmail Shortcuts
Switch them on, try a safe first sequence, and find the built-in cheat sheet.
Read ArticleCapture Just What You Need
Use a selected-area screenshot to make a clearer help request.
Read ArticleBuild a Two-Window Workspace
Keep instructions beside your work, then switch between tasks with the keyboard.
Read ArticleQuick Tips & Tricks
Six Quick Shortcuts
WindowsCapture part of your screenWin+Shift+S
Open the snipping controls, then select the area you need. Paste the capture into your lab notes with Ctrl + V.
Microsoft keyboard guideWindowsOpen Task ManagerCtrl+Shift+Esc
Jump straight to Task Manager. Start by looking at which apps are using CPU and memory.
Microsoft keyboard guideChrome · Windows / ChromebookBring back a closed tabCtrl+Shift+T
Reopen the tab you just closed. Repeat the shortcut to bring back earlier closed tabs. On a Mac, use Command + Shift + T.
Google Chrome keyboard guideChrome · Windows / ChromebookFind a word on the pageCtrl+F
Type a term to find it on the current page. Press Enter to move to the next match. On a Mac, use Command + F.
Google Chrome keyboard guideWindowsLock before you leaveWin+L
Lock your PC when you step away. Sign back in when you return; your open apps stay in place.
Microsoft keyboard guideChromebookCapture on a ChromebookCtrl+Shift+Show windows
Open the capture toolbar to choose a full screen, window, or selected area. Show windows is the key with a rectangle and two lines. On an external keyboard without that key, use Ctrl + Shift + F5.
Google Chromebook capture guide