21 Things - Basics

Q4 Shortcuts: Introduction

1. Basics

Introduction

Keyboard shortcuts are like secret spells you can pull out at just the right time. They’ll save you time, impress your friends, and make you feel like you’ve got superpowers at the keyboard. Once you master them, you can even teach your friends and family your “magic tricks. You will be uncovering shortcuts and bonus tips for your specific device.

learning objectives

I can:

  • Use keyboard shortcuts on my computing device.
  • Use keyboard shortcuts on a word-processing document.
  • Teach three shortcuts to others.

Before you go on: Check out the image below and discuss with a classmate the next two questions.

  • When you see many paths ahead, how to you decide which one to take?
  • How might learning keyboard shortcuts change the ‘path’ you normally take when using technology?

Forest scene with a laptop with a roadsign and shortcuts