Typically, to open, close, save, or create a new Word document, you would use your mouse to go to the File menu, then scroll down for the desired action. These document management shortcuts are very popular. If you don’t already use these, try them out! For most shortcuts you hold down the first button, while hitting the second button. For example, the shortcut to save a document in Word, you hold down the control button (CTRL) while typing S. Shortcuts are typically noted in this manner … CTRL+S. Here are a few document management shortcuts to try:
CTRL+S - Save a document
CTRL+W - Close a document (if you your document hasn’t been saved, Word will give you that option)
CTRL+O - Open a document
CTRL+N - Create a new document
Some keyboard shortcuts use just one key (usually the Function keys at the top of your keyboard, labeled F1-F12). Here is a simple, often used shortcut:
F12 - Save as (used if you are editing a previously saved document and you’d like to save your changes under a different document name).
Give those a try!
