SOME WINDOWS & OFFICE BASE TIPS FOR YOU
Ultimate Tech Tips for Windows & Office
1. Quickly Open Task Manager
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager directly (faster than Ctrl + Alt + Del).
2. Take a Screenshot of Just One Area
Press Windows + Shift + S to open Snip & Sketch and select a region to capture.
3. Remove All Formatting Instantly
Select text → Press Ctrl + Space to remove manual formatting (fonts, colors, etc.).
For complete reset, use Ctrl + Shift + N (reverts to Normal style).
4. Insert Today's Date Fast
Press Alt + Shift + D to insert the current date (updates automatically if field is refreshed).
For static date, use Ctrl + ; (semicolon).
5. Freeze Panes for Easy Scrolling
Select a cell → Press Alt + W + F + F to freeze rows above and columns to the left.
6. Flash Fill (Magic Data Formatting)
Example: Separate first/last names without formulas!
1. Type the first example manually (e.g., "John" from "John Doe").
2. Press Ctrl + E → Excel auto-fills the pattern.
7. Minimize All Windows Instantly
Press Windows + D to show desktop (press again to restore windows).
8. Open Recently Closed Tab in Browser
Accidentally closed a tab? Press Ctrl + Shift + T to reopen it (works in Chrome/Edge/Firefox).
9. Type with Your Voice (Anywhere!)
Press Windows + H to start dictation in any text field (Word, emails, etc.).