"Save as"-Shortcut - how to use the shortcut

"Save as" is used when you don't want to overwrite a document, but want to reopen and edit it. There are several options, depending on the program you are working with.

How to use the "Save as" shortcut

Both in the browser and in writing programs, as well as in many other applications, the "Save as" shortcut can be used. This allows you to duplicate and edit a document, for example, and then save it to a separate location. So that you do not always have to use the mouse button for this, you have the option of using a quick and easy shortcut.

1. In the Windows operating system, press the "Ctrl" and "S" keys simultaneously and hold them down for a short moment.
2. Now opens a window in which you can specify the new location and a new name.
3. Click "Save" and the new file is already created.
4. When using Office programs, another shortcut for "Save As" is used.
5. Just press the "F12" key there. Nutzen Sie einen Laptop, dann kann es vorkommen, dass Sie „Fn“ und „F12“ gleichzeitig gedrückt halten müssen.
6. Bei der Verwendung eines Macs ist die Tastenkombination für „Speichern unter“ hingegen „cmd“, „Shift“ und „S“.