Keyboard Shortcuts

General Shortcuts:

• Win Key (Windows Logo Key):

  • Open or close the Start menu.

• Win + D:

  • Show or hide the desktop.

• Win + P:

  • Change Display Mode.

• 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.

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Win Key

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.