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Shortcut trainer

You see an action, press the keys and get instant feedback. What sticks comes back later, what doesn't comes back tomorrow.

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Keyboard shortcuts

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AI shortcuts

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Edit text faster

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Windows

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Excel

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Word

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Outlook

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Gmail

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Google Docs

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ChatGPT

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PowerPoint

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Microsoft Teams

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The lessons are a bonus for Pro users. You can try it free with the 60-second test · Shortcut checker

How the shortcut trainer works

The trainer has 56 lessons with 373 shortcuts. Every lesson has three stages:

  • Learn: You see an action and press the keys. They only appear after your attempt. Anything you miss the first time comes back in the same round.
  • Test: No help, one try per shortcut. At the end you see your score and your speed in seconds.
  • Review: Each shortcut returns on a schedule: after 1, 2, 4, 7, 14 and 30 days, as long as you get it right. A miss sets it back to tomorrow. The intervals are our choice; the principle behind them is well studied.

Why practice instead of looking things up?

Reading a list feels like learning but sticks less well. Recalling something yourself makes it last longer, as Roediger and Karpicke (2006) show. Spreading practice over several days also beats doing it all at once, as the review by Cepeda and colleagues (2006) sums up. Both look at knowledge rather than shortcuts, so applying them to shortcuts is our conclusion.

Why keys per language?

German Excel uses Strg + Umschalt + F for bold, while English Excel uses Ctrl + B. That's why each language's shortcuts come from the vendor's help page in that language. You'll find the cheat sheets under resources.

Frequently asked questions

What does the trainer cost?

The lessons are a bonus for Pro users. The 60-second test, the shortcut checker and the short drill in each shortcut article are free.

Where is my progress saved?

In your browser. If you clear your browser data or switch devices, you start over.

Why do I only pick some shortcuts?

Combinations like Ctrl + T or Alt + Tab are run by the browser or system, so a web page never sees them. You pick those on screen. That trains the knowledge but not the fingers, so press them once in the real program too.

Does it work on a phone?

No, shortcuts need a real keyboard. Open this page on a computer.

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