Save
Saves the file you're working on. Pressing it out of habit is the cheapest insurance against crashes.
WindowsCtrl+S
Mac⌘+S
How to use it
- Press it whenever you pause.
- The first time, a Save dialog asks for a name and folder.
- After that it saves silently.
Pro tip
Add Shift (Ctrl + Shift + S or ⌘ + ⇧ + S) for Save As in most apps, to save a copy under a new name.
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- Find on page or in a fileCtrl+F
- PrintCtrl+P
- Clipboard historyWin+V
- Close a tab or windowCtrl+W
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