Option (alt) – changes the cursor to a +, and you can now select columns of text! NavigationĬtrl + a – Go to the beginning of the line the insertion-point is on.Ĭtrl + e – Go to the end of the line the insertion-point is on. Share them with others and work together at the same time. Shift + command + ⬇ – Select up to end of document from insertion-point currently is Collaborate for free with an online version of Microsoft Excel.
Shift + command + ⬆ – Select up to beginning of document from insertion-point currently is Shift + command + ➡ – Select up to end of line the insertion-point currently is Shift + option (alt) + ➡ – Select up to end of word the insertion-point currently is Shift + command + ⬅ – Select up to beginning of line the insertion-point currently is Shift + option (alt) + ⬅ – Select up to beginning of word the insertion-point currently is GeneralĬtrl + k – deletes everything to the right of the insertion point to the next new line.Ĭommand + delete – like ctrl+k, but reverse.Ĭommand + ctrl + d – look up the word under the mouse position in the dictionary. Here are some of the of lesser known text editing keyboard shortcuts that I’ve found to be very useful for when working with text.
On some of my training courses I have been asked by the delegates about shortcuts. Open the Downloads page: Ctrl+j Specific tips for Mac and Windows users The tips below remedy some of the issues encountered by users migrating to Chrome OS from a Mac or Windows machine.
