Keyboard Shortcuts
General Shortcuts:
Win Key (Windows Logo Key):
Open or close the Start menu.
Win + D:
Show or hide the desktop.
Win + E:
Open File Explorer.
Win + L:
Lock the computer.
Alt + Tab:
Switch between open applications.
Alt + F4:
Close the active window.
Ctrl + Z:
Undo an action.
Ctrl + X:
Cut selected items.
Ctrl + C:
Copy selected items.
Ctrl + V:
Paste copied or cut items.
Ctrl + A:
Select all items in a window.
Taskbar and Virtual Desktop Shortcuts:
Win + Number (1-9):
Open or switch to the application in the taskbar at the corresponding position.
Win + T:
Cycle through taskbar apps.
Win + Shift + S:
Open the Snipping Tool for taking screenshots.
Win + Tab:
Open Task View for virtual desktops and timeline.
Ctrl + Win + D:
Create a new virtual desktop.
Ctrl + Win + Left/Right Arrow:
Switch between virtual desktops.
Window Management Shortcuts:
Win + Up Arrow:
Maximize the active window.
Win + Down Arrow:
Restore or minimize the active window.
Win + Left/Right Arrow:
Snap the active window to the left or right side of the screen.
Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow:
Move the active window to the left or right monitor (if using multiple monitors).
Alt + Space:
Open the window menu (to move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the window).
System Shortcuts:
Win + I:
Open Settings.
Win + Print Screen:
Capture a screenshot and save it to the Screenshots folder.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc:
Open Task Manager.
Ctrl + Shift + S:
Open the Snip & Sketch tool for taking screenshots.