Here is a list of the major commands you should know at this point. It is important that you know each command, and also that you understand any concepts involved with when and how it is used. If you do not know some of these commands, you can find them in the textbook pages for each unit. If a concept is unclear, don’t hesitate to ask your instructor for help. It is recommended that you take notes on these commands before moving forward.
Move left one character
Move right one character
Move left one word
Move right one word
Move up one line
Move down one line
Move up one paragraph
Move down one paragraph
Move to beginning of line
Move to end of line
Move to beginning of document
Move to end of document
Say all
Delete character to the left of the cursor
Delete character to the right of the cursor
Select text
Copy text
Cut text
Paste text
Delete selected text
Undo previous action
Open start menu
Save a document
Close an application
Move between open applications
Go back to the previous folder in Windows Explorer
Find text in a document or web page
Find the next occurrence of the last searched for item.
Check the time
Say title bar
Move to next link or control
Move to next button
Move to next edit box
Move to next form control
Move to next heading
Move to next block of nonlinked text
Move to next check box
Click on a link
Open a combo box
Check a check box or radio button
Bring up list of links
Enter forms mode
Exit forms mode
Go to address bar
Refresh web page
Go back to the previous web page
Move down one cell in a table
Move left one cell in a table