The below basic shortcut keys are a listing of shortcut keys that will work with almost all IBM compatible computers and software programs. It is highly recommended that all users keep a good reference of the below short cut keys and/or try to memorize the below keys. Doing so will dramatically increase your productivity.

Alt + F:File menu options in current program.
Alt + E:Edit options in current program
F1:Universal Help in almost every Windows program.
Ctrl + A:Select all text.
Ctrl + X:Cut selected item.
Shift + Del:Cut selected item.
Ctrl + C:Copy selected item.
Ctrl + Ins:Copy selected item
Ctrl + V:Paste
Shift + Ins:Paste
Home:Goes to beginning of current line.
Ctrl + Home:Goes to beginning of document.
End:Goes to end of current line.
Ctrl + End:Goes to end of document.
Shift + Home:Highlights from current position to beginning of line.
Shift + End:Highlights from current position to end of line.
Ctrl + Left arrow:Moves one word to the left at a time.
Ctrl + Right arrow:Moves one word to the right at a time.