What is End Key?

The "End" key of a computer keyboard is used to move the cursor to the end of the current line, document, page, cell, or screen, depending on the application being used. This key is typically located in the top row of keys on a standard desktop keyboard and is often labeled "End" or "End/∞".

On some laptops or smaller keyboards, the "End" key may be combined with other keys as a function key, requiring the use of the "Fn" key in combination with the "End" key to activate its function. In some cases, the "End" key may also be used in combination with other keys, such as the "Ctrl" or "Shift" keys, to perform additional actions such as selecting text or scrolling through a document or webpage.

Microsoft Windows

In modern Microsoft Windows text editings applications, such as Microsoft Word or Notepad, pressing the "End" key on its own will move the cursor to the end of the current line. If the text is not editable, pressing the "End," key will cause the view to scroll to the end of the documents.

If you want to select or highlight all the characters after the cursor in a certain line, you can hold down the "Shift" key and press the "End" key at the same time. This will highlight all text from the current cursor position to the end of the current lines.

To move the cursor to the end of the document, you can use the "Ctrl+End" keyboard shortcut, which will take you directly to the very end of the document, regardless of where the cursor is currently located.

macOS

On macOS, the "End" key works differently than on other platforms, such as Windows. When the "End" key is pressed in most macOS applications, the window will scroll to the bottom, but the cursor position will remain the same. In other words, the "End" key is tied to the window, not the text box being edited.

For Apple keyboards that do not have a physical "End" key, the "⌥ Option+→" keyboard shortcut can be used to get the "End" key functionality described above. To move the cursor to the end of the current line of text, the "⌘ Command+→" keyboard shortcut can be used instead. In most single-line text fields, you can press the down arrow key to move the cursor to the end of the current line.

It's worth noting that some applications on macOS may behave differently and allow users to customize the behaviour of the "End" key or other keyboard shortcuts. Additionally, some third-party tools or utilities can be used to modify the behaviour of keys on a macOS keyboard.

Linux

In Linux, the "End" key typically has the same functionality as it does on Windows. It can be used to position the cursor at the end of a line in the editable text, and it will otherwise scroll to the end of a scrollable document. And as on Windows, pressing the "End" key along with the "Shift" key can be used to highlight all the characters after the cursor in a certain line in editable text.

Examples of Using the End Key

Here's a more detailed explanation of each example:

1. End: The "End" key, when pressed alone, has the function of moving the cursor to the end of a line, paragraph, or document, depending on the software application being used. In other words, it allows the user to quickly navigate to the end of the text they are currently working on without having to manually scroll or click through the content.
2. Ctrl+End: If you hold down the "Ctrl" key and press the "End" key at the same time, it will take you to the very end of the document, page, or text, irrespective of the current position of the cursor. This shortcut is handy for quickly jumping to the end of a lengthy document or webpage, saving you the time and effort of scrolling through the entire content manually.
3. Shift+End: If you hold down the "Shift" key and press the "End" key at the same time, it will highlight all the text from the current cursor position to the end of the current line. This shortcut can be useful when you want to select a particular line of text quickly and efficiently, without having to drag the mouse cursor over it manually.
4. Ctrl+Shift+End: Simultaneously pressing the "Ctrl" and "Shift" keys, and then pressing the "End" key, will highlight all the text from the current cursor position to the end of the text or page, depending on the software program in use. This keyboard shortcut is particularly useful when you need to select a large amount of text quickly, without having to manually scroll through the content.

These shortcuts can be useful for quickly navigating through a document or selecting text.

What does the end key do when press in Microsoft word?

If you are using Microsoft Word, pressing the "End" key will move the cursor to the end of the current line, not to the end of the sentence or paragraph. To navigate to the end of the document, you can use the "Ctrl+End" shortcut, which will take you directly to the last page of the document, regardless of the current position of the cursor. This can be a handy time-saver when working on lengthy documents with multiple pages. This will take you directly to the very end of the document, no matter where the cursor is currently located.

If you want to move the cursor to the end of a sentence in Microsoft Word, you can use the "Ctrl+End" shortcut to go to the end of the document, and then use the arrow keys or mouse to navigate to the end of the desired sentence. Alternatively, you can use the "End" key in combination with other keys, such as "Ctrl+Shift+Right Arrow", to select the text from the cursor position to the end of the sentence.

What keyboard shortcuts use the End key?

Those are examples of keyboard shortcuts that use the "End" key:

Alt+End: In Windows, pressing "Alt+End" can be used to close the currently active window or program. This keyboard shortcut can be useful for quickly shutting down a program that's causing issues or is no longer needed.

Ctrl+End: Holding down the "Ctrl" key and pressing the "End" key simultaneously is a commonly used keyboard shortcut that takes you to the very end of a document, page, or text, depending on the program being used. This shortcut is often used in text editors, word processors, web browsers, and other programs to quickly navigate to the end of a long document.

There may be other programs or software that use different keyboard shortcuts that include the "End" key, but these are some of the most common ones.