Computers follow instructions called commands. These commands tell the computer what to do, like opening a program, saving a file, or browsing the internet. Here are some basic commands you might use:
Common Computer Commands:
- Open: This command tells the computer to open a specific program or file. You can open a program like Microsoft Word or a file like a document or image.
- Save: This command tells the computer to save the current file you're working on to your hard drive.
- Print: This command tells the computer to send the current document or image to your printer.
- Copy: This command tells the computer to copy a file, folder, or text selection.
- Paste: This command tells the computer to insert the copied item at the current location.
- Delete: This command tells the computer to permanently remove a file or folder from your hard drive.
- Rename: This command tells the computer to change the name of a file or folder.
- Search: This command tells the computer to look for a specific file, folder, or information on your computer or the internet.
Using Commands:
You can use commands in different ways:
- Keyboard shortcuts: Many commands have keyboard shortcuts, like Ctrl+C for Copy and Ctrl+V for Paste.
- Menus: Most programs have menus with options for common commands.
- Voice commands: Some operating systems and programs allow you to use voice commands to perform actions.
These are just a few examples of basic computer commands. There are many other commands depending on the program or operating system you are using.
