Interactive Hotkeys Learning
Hotkeys Tree is an engaging free online knowledge level game that teaches you 18 useful keyboard shortcuts every computer user should know! This highly searchable, drag-and-drop mosaic puzzle is designed to make computer operating easier, faster, and much more efficient under the Windows operating system. As a brilliant interactive learning game, it is highly suitable for online classes, interactive lessons, and exciting fun homework. Explore our free online educational games and discover play-based learning activities online! It is cumulative with our Hotkeys Online Test.
Did You Know?
Did you know that the famous shortcuts Ctrl+C (Copy), Ctrl+V (Paste), and Ctrl+X (Cut) were popularised by Apple and Microsoft in the 1980s? The letter 'V' for paste was chosen because 'P' was already taken by Print. More importantly, 'X', 'C', and 'V' physically sit right next to each other on the bottom row of standard QWERTY keyboards, making it incredibly fast to use them with one hand while your other hand controls the mouse!
How to play Hotkeys Tree
Like most Planeta 42 browser-based educational games for kids and students, there are 18 stylized pictures representing different hotkeys at the top of the screen. Rolling over a picture reveals what that keyboard shortcut can do. Drag the small round pictures and drop them over the appropriate colour and peripheral symbols on the tree of knowledge in the middle. The pictures will snap into place when arranged correctly. Take your time, memorize the combinations, and become a power user while earning a Knowledge Level!
Knowledge Achievements:
Know at least 10 useful keyboard shortcuts and get +1 Knowledge Level.
Difficulty: Medium.
Class Subject: Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts (or hotkeys) are combinations of keys designed to replace slower mouse-click commands. Learning these is essential for efficient computer operation. This fun science and math game online covers the following 18 essential commands:
The 18 core IT icons in this lesson:
Ctrl + A
Select All
Ctrl + C
Copy Selected
Ctrl + X
Cut Selected
Ctrl + V
Paste Copied
Ctrl + Z
Undo Last Action
Ctrl + S
Save File
Ctrl + W
Close Web Tab
Ctrl + F
Find Text
Ctrl + P
Print Active
Alt + F4
Force Close
Alt + Tab
Switch Window
Alt + Shift
Typing Language
Win + E
File Explorer
Win + P
Projector Screen
Win + M / D
Show Desktop
Shift + F3
Change Text Case
Esc
Cancel / Exit
F11
Full Screen Mode
Questions and Answers: Hotkeys Mastery
• What is the fast combination of keys to show the desktop?
To instantly minimise everything and see your desktop, press Winkey + D or Winkey + M.
• Which hotkeys run the Windows Explorer?
Press Winkey + E to quickly open your File Explorer and browse your drives.
• How to close opened tabs in the web browser fast?
Instead of aiming for the tiny 'x', simply press Ctrl + W to close the active tab.
• What is the key combination to change uppercase and lowercase text in Word?
Select the text and press Shift + F3. This will cycle the text through lowercase, uppercase (all capital letters), and Capitalize Each Word.
• What keys to press to copy, cut, and paste selected text or files?
Select the item and press Ctrl + C to copy or Ctrl + X to cut. Then move to the destination and press Ctrl + V to paste it.
• How to force a program to close from the keyboard?
If a program is stuck or you want to exit immediately, press Alt + F4.
• What is the key combination to make the projector show what is on the screen?
When presenting in class, press Winkey + P to open the projector display settings.
