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DEFCON is government mumbo-jumbo for a defense alert status. But today, we’re borrowing that term to show you Control key + D, E, and F shortcuts. These are shortcuts that will save you a lot of time. These 3 essential shortcuts will turn you into a Windows power user!
Ctrl + D
Depending on where you are, it serves two very different (but equally vital) purposes:
In your web browser, it’s the “Don’t Forget” button. Pressing it instantly bookmarks the current page. No more digging through menus to save that recipe or computer tip!
In File Explorer, it’s the shortcut to delete a highlighted file or folder. It’s the fastest way to clear the clutter, sending unwanted junk straight to the Recycle Bin. Use with care!
Ctrl + E
In File Explorer, pressing Ctrl+E immediately jumps your cursor to the Search Box. Instead of hunting through folders, just hit Ctrl + E and start typing the name of that missing document.
In your browser, it does the same thing. It takes you straight to the Address Bar/Search Bar so you can start a new search or type in a URL.
Ctrl + F
This is one of the most powerful tools in your Windows arsenal.
Ctrl + F stands for Find. Whether you are looking at a 50-page PDF, a huge spreadsheet, or a long, yammering news article, Ctrl + F opens a small search window. Type in a keyword, and Windows will highlight every single instance of that word on the page.
If you’re on a webpage and looking for a specific price or name, don’t scroll up and down and all around. Just Ctrl + F, type the name, word, or price you’re looking for, and let your computer do the searching for you.
CTRL + D, E, and F. DEFCON!