Keep beside your computer
Printables
Three large-print sheets to read on screen or put on paper. They print clearly in black and white.
Open a PDF below, then use its Print button to print it. Each PDF is one Letter-size page. For A4 paper, choose Fit in the print window.
Keyboard shortcut card
A side-by-side reference for Windows and Mac: copy, paste, undo, select words, find words and open the print window.
Open keyboard shortcut card (PDF)
Read the words on this sheet
For text in a document or typing box, and for web pages.
Hold Ctrl on Windows, or Command on a Mac. While holding it, press the letter once. Then let go of both keys.
Ctrl is near the bottom-left of a Windows keyboard. Command is beside the space bar on a Mac.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Copy highlighted wordsThe original words stay in place. | Ctrl + C | Command + C |
| Paste copied wordsClick where you can type first. | Ctrl + V | Command + V |
| Undo a typing changeClick in the box you were typing in. | Ctrl + Z | Command + Z |
| Select all words in a boxClick inside that typing box first. | Ctrl + A | Command + A |
| Find words on a web pageA box opens for your search words. | Ctrl + F | Command + F |
| Open the print windowFor the document or web page open. | Ctrl + P | Command + P |
Copying replaces what you copied before. After Undo, look at the words before pressing the keys again.
What this symbol means
Five familiar shapes explained: three dots, an eye, a paper clip, X and a download arrow.
Open what this symbol means (PDF)
Read the words on this sheet
Common symbols in apps and on websites. Their labels tell you what they do in that place.
- Three dots
- More choices. Opens a menu. The dots can be in a row or a column.
- Eye
- Beside a password: shows or hides what you typed. Show it only when others cannot see your screen.
- Paper clip
- In a message: adds a file, such as a photo. Beside a received message: a file is attached.
- X
- At a corner: closes a window, tab or message. A label may instead say Remove or Clear. Save your work before closing.
- Download arrow
- A down arrow above a line often saves a copy to your computer. In a browser toolbar, it may open your downloads list.
My computer facts
A card to fill in with a pen: recognize your computer and record its system, browser, printer and Wi-Fi name.
Read the words on this sheet
Write the names you recognize. Leave a line blank until you know it. Keep this card near your computer.
Do not write passwords or sign-in codes on this card.
- How I recognize this computer
For example: silver laptop on my desk - My system
For example: Windows 11 or Mac - Browser I use for websites
For example: Edge, Safari, Chrome or Firefox - Printer name
The name I recognize in the print list - Wi-Fi network name
The name of my usual network - not its password - Date I filled in this card