5 of the best keyboard shortcuts you probably arent using

5 of the best tastatur shortcuts you probably arent using5 of the best tastatur shortcuts you probably arent usingEach and every time you lift your hand off of your keyboard (or trackpad) to reach for that mouse, you are wasting valuable time. Its safe to say you probably abide by the basics, but there are numerous keyboard shortcuts youre probably missing out on. (Seriously, theres so much more to the world of life-changing shortcuts than Command + F.)Regardless of whether youre a Mac or a PC loyalist, weve got you covered. Here are five of the best keyboard shortcuts youre probably not using but definitely should be.1. Paste without carry-over formattingSince youve probably already mastered the basic copy-and-paste shortcut, this keyboard hack is the next best thing. It helps you avoid any unwanted variance in font size, typeface, bold treatments, you name it.Mac Shift + Command + VPC Control + Shift + V2. Access the emoji keyboardWho doesnt like to add an emoji or two to the end o f their messages? Instead of using the old-school smiley face (colon and closed parenthesis), use this shortcut to access a full emoji keyboard. This way, youll never send a boring message again.Mac Control + Command + Space BarPC WIN + Period Mark3. Quickly hide everythingHave you ever experienced the panic of having your boss walk by when you have a window up on your computer that you really dont want anyone to see? Heres your quick fix so that you never have to endure that trauma again. This keyboard shortcut will save you valuable seconds in minimizing those open windows.Mac Command + HPC Alt + F44. Log out and change users instantlyThis keyboard hack is a helpful way to seamlessly change user profiles. Just know that on Macs, you will always be asked to confirm your log out. If you want to log out immediately without confirmation, simply add option to the shortcut.Mac Shift + Command + QPC Control + Alt + Delete5. Make an application full screenWhether you are watching a movie or just need a distraction-free screen, this keyboard shortcut will allow you to focus solely on whats in front of you within a fraction of a second.Mac Control + Command + FPC WIN + Shift + EnterUsing keyboard shortcuts is a great way to increase productivity and make everyday tasks significantly easier. The best part? You dont need to be a tech wizard to learn these computer tricks. Once you start using them, you wont miss the days of dealing with your mouse.This article was originally published on Swirled.com.