Windows Shortcuts
31 shortcuts · Windows · Last updated
Master essential Windows keyboard shortcuts to navigate, manage windows, and control your system faster than ever.
System & Desktop
Copy selected item
Ctrl + CCut selected item
Ctrl + XPaste selected item
Ctrl + VUndo an action
Ctrl + ZRedo an action
Ctrl + YSelect all items
Ctrl + ADelete selected item (permanently)
Ctrl + DOpen Task Manager
Ctrl + Shift + EscClose the active window
Alt + F4Switch between open apps
Alt + TabShow or hide the desktop
Win + DOpen File Explorer
Win + EOpen Settings
Win + ILock your PC
Win + LVirtual Desktops & Multitasking
Open Task View
Win + TabAdd a virtual desktop
Win + Ctrl + DMove right between virtual desktops
Win + Ctrl + RightMove left between virtual desktops
Win + Ctrl + LeftClose the current virtual desktop
Win + Ctrl + F4Snap & Window Management
Snap window to the left
Win + LeftSnap window to the right
Win + RightMaximize the window
Win + UpMinimize the window
Win + DownOpen Snipping Tool (screenshot)
Win + Shift + SSearch & Cortana
Open search
Win + SOpen search with Cortana
Win + QOpen Cortana in listen mode
Win + CAccessibility
Open Accessibility settings
Win + UOpen Magnifier and zoom in
Win + PlusOpen Narrator
Win + Ctrl + EnterEnable High Contrast
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