Create a keyboard shortcuts cheat sheet for [software name] on [Windows / Mac].

My daily tasks: [e.g. entering data, formatting tables, writing reports, editing photos]

Give me the 25 shortcuts that will save me the most time, grouped by task. Use a table: Task | Shortcut | What it does. Mark the 5 I should learn first. Then give me a 5-day plan to learn 5 shortcuts a day, with one small practice exercise each day. If a shortcut differs by version, tell me.

How to use this prompt

  • Print the table or keep it next to your screen.
  • Learn only the "first 5" this week.
  • Ask for a Mac or Windows version if you switch.

Example

For Excel data entry you get shortcuts for moving to the last row, filling down, freezing panes and inserting a table.

Tips for better results

  • Verify rarely used shortcuts in the software help menu.
  • Practise for 5 minutes a day — habits beat long lists.

This prompt works with ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot and most other AI chat tools. Replace everything in [brackets] with your own details. AI can make mistakes, so check important facts before you rely on them, and never paste private or confidential information.