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The meaning of CTRL
While there are some buttons on a keyboard that are more or less relics (the pause/break key, for instance), the CTRL key — pronounced control — should be getting a regular workout on your desktop or laptop. It’s an important ingredient in many different keystroke shortcuts that can save you time and mouse moves.
Control me
Here are some of the most popular shortcuts. The plus sign means that the two keys are held down at the same time (usually pressing CTRL, holding it down and then hitting the letter key is simplest).
Some other fun stuff you can do with the help of your CTRL key:
More ways to get CTRL in your life
Here are a few more resource guides with specific tips on using the control key to simplify your life:
Windows keyboard shortcuts
Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts
Firefox shortcuts
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