The computer has become an essential part of our lives, especially after COVID as the computer proved itself as a helpful tool in continuing the most necessary parts of our lives – Education and Employment. The integral part of the computer – windows is essential that helps in increasing the efficiency of your work. And to further increase your efficiency we have come up with amazing Windows shortcuts that will save you time and will make your work easier. That’s not all these tips and tricks will help you with SOF NCO Olympiad as well which is coming closer and will be held on 28 November and 19 December 2023. (Hope you have registered for the Olympiad).
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Top 10 Windows Tips and Tricks
Now, it’s time to learn these super cool shortcuts.
- Closed a tab accidentally? Worry not Windows got your back
Sometimes it happens that you close a tab that you might not want to, so, to undo the closed tab, simply press these buttons Ctrl + Shift + T and voila you got your closed tab back open.
- Increase productivity with the clipboard manager
The clipboard manager is the space where you can save your copied texts and images for future use efficiently. To access this clipboard, press the buttons Windows + V, and a clipboard will appear where you can pin the desired texts for future use.
![Clipboard Clipboard](https://blog.mtg.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Clipboard.png)
- You can always use an emoji keyboard!
Emojis are a versatile way to bring a spark of emotions into your texts. To avail of the emoji keyboard, you have to press either Windows + . (Full stop button) or Windows + ; (Semicolon button).
- Pasted text is in the same format as copied text? Try this!
Paste the plain text of the copied text without the formatting of the original text by clicking these buttons simultaneously Ctrl+shift+V, this is an easy and quick way to copy text without the formatting.
- Use high contrast mode for better legibility
This feature is best for users with weak eyesight as it helps them to focus better but it can be used by anyone. To turn on the high contrast mode on your computer click the buttons Left Alt + Left Shift + PrintScreen.
- Change the case of the texts with just two buttons
Press the buttons Shift + F3 to quickly change the case of the selected texts between uppercase, lowercase, and title case.
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- Efficient way of Undo and Redo
Instead of looking for undo and redo icons on your screen simply press Ctrl + Z to undo and Ctrl + Y to redo anything anytime. This shortcut is best to correct any accidental mistakes. Go give it a try!
![control + y control + y](https://blog.mtg.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/control-y.png)
![control + z control + z](https://blog.mtg.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/control-z.png)
- Switch between the tabs instantly
To easily navigate between the tabs, press the buttons in this order Alt + Tab. This will help you to quickly change the running tabs.
- Minimize all open programs with the click of your two fingers
In order to minimize all the open tabs on your computer and go to the desktop without manually minimizing all the window tabs by pressing Windows + D simultaneously. To open all the tabs, press the same buttons again.
- Lock your computer screen instead of shutting it down
Press the buttons Windows + L to instantly lock the screen of your computer without completely shutting it down and abandoning the running programs.
Now you know some cool and useful Windows shortcuts that will not only impress your peers with your computer skills but will also help you to increase the efficiency of your work and ace the SOF ICSO Olympiad. So, try out these tricks and increase your computer prowess!