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Keyboard Shortcuts

Most of us know how to cut, copy and paste clipboard content using keyboard shortcuts. Did you know that there is a quick keyboard shortcut for clearing the cache on your web browser? Just type Ctrl+Shift+Delete on your PC, or Opt+Cmd+E on a Mac.

Type the Windows Key +L to quickly lock your PC screen, or Control+Command+Q on a Mac. You should do this whenever you step away from your computer, even for a short time. When you leave your screen unlocked, others can quickly gain unauthorized access to your Teams chats, e-mail and MESA shares. Get in the habit of locking your screen regularly!

Windows + M minimizes all open windows

ALT + F4 closes the active app

CTRL + W closes all desktop applications

When browsing the web, click Ctrl+Left and Right Arrow Keys to go back and forward in your browsing history. Tap your spacebar to scroll down a web page. Type Shift+Spacebar to scroll back up.

Tap F5 to refresh a browser webpage, and Control+D to bookmark a webpage.

Interested in learning more? See a list of Windows keyboard shortcuts on the Microsoft website, or Mac keyboard shortcuts on the Apple webpage.