What is the shortcut for creating a new document ?

Most word processing and office applications follow a common set of keyboard shortcuts so users can perform frequent actions quickly without reaching for the mouse. Opening an existing file, saving, and printing each have their own dedicated shortcut, and creating a brand new blank document has its own as well.

The shortcut for starting a new document is holding Ctrl and pressing N, where N stands for "New". This is distinct from Ctrl plus O, which opens an already saved file, since opening and creating are different actions even though both begin the process of getting a document onto the screen.

A useful memory aid is that the letter in these shortcuts usually matches the first letter of the action: N for New, O for Open, and S for Save.