Ctrl+S

Save on Windows

Windows · Everyday Essentials
ActionSave
ShortcutCtrl + S
PlatformWindows
CategoryEveryday Essentials

About this shortcut

On Windows, you can save with Ctrl + S. Saves the current file or document. It sits in the Everyday Essentials group and is one of the Windows shortcuts people look up most, so it is worth committing to memory — it works the same way across almost every app that follows standard Windows conventions.

How to use it

1

Get ready

Open the app or screen where you want to save.

2

Press the keys

Press Ctrl + S.

3

Done

Saves the current file or document.

More Everyday Essentials shortcuts

Copy
Ctrl+C
Cut
Ctrl+X
Paste
Ctrl+V
Paste Without Formatting
Ctrl+Shift+V
Undo
Ctrl+Z
Redo
Ctrl+Y
Select All
Ctrl+A
Save As
Ctrl+Shift+S
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