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Keyboard Shortcut

This document lists Windows keyboard shortcuts for opening and interacting with common programs and functions like the Start Menu, File Explorer, Settings, virtual desktops, screenshots, and more. Keyboard shortcuts allow users to quickly access programs and actions with a few key presses rather than using a mouse. Common shortcuts include Windows key to open the Start Menu, Alt+Tab to switch between open apps, Ctrl+C/X/V for copy/cut/paste, and Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager.

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Keyboard Shortcut

This document lists Windows keyboard shortcuts for opening and interacting with common programs and functions like the Start Menu, File Explorer, Settings, virtual desktops, screenshots, and more. Keyboard shortcuts allow users to quickly access programs and actions with a few key presses rather than using a mouse. Common shortcuts include Windows key to open the Start Menu, Alt+Tab to switch between open apps, Ctrl+C/X/V for copy/cut/paste, and Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager.

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Keyboard shortcut Action

Windows key Open or close Start Menu.

Windows key + A Open Action center.

Windows key + C Open Cortana in listening mode.

Windows key + D Display and hide the desktop.

Windows key + E Open File Explorer.

Windows key + G Open Game bar when a game is open.

Windows key + H Open the Share charm.

Windows key + I Open Settings.

Windows key + K Open the Connect quick action.

Windows key + L Lock your PC or switch accounts.

Windows key + M Minimize all windows.

Windows key + R Open Run dialog box.

Windows key + S Open Search.

Windows key + U Open Ease of Access Center.


Keyboard shortcut Action

Windows key + X Open Quick Link menu.

Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position


Windows key + Number
indicated by the number.

Windows key + Left arrow


Snap app windows left.
key

Windows key + Right arrow


Snap app windows right.
key

Windows key + Up arrow


Maximize app windows.
key

Windows key + Down arrow


Minimize app windows.
key

Windows key + Comma Temporarily peek at the desktop.

Windows key + Ctrl +D Add a virtual desktop.

Windows key + Ctrl + Left or


Switch between virtual desktops.
Right arrow

Windows key + Ctrl + F4 Close current virtual desktop.

Windows key + Enter Open Narrator.

Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all


Windows key + Home
windows on second stroke).
Keyboard shortcut Action

Windows key + PrtScn Capture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder.

Windows key + Shift + Up Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the
arrow screen.

Windows key + Tab Open Task view.

Windows key + "+" key Zoom in using the magnifier.

Windows key + "-" key Zoom out using the magnifier.

Ctrl + Shift + Esc Open Task Manager.

Alt + Tab Switch between open apps.

Alt + Left arrow key Go back.

Alt + Right arrow key Go foward.

Alt + Page Up Move up one screen.

Alt + Page down Move down one screen.

Ctrl + Alt +Tab View open apps

Ctrl + C Copy selected items to clipboard.


Keyboard shortcut Action

Ctrl + X Cut selected items.

Ctrl + V Paste content from clipboard.

Ctrl + A Select all content.

Ctrl + Z Undo an action.

Ctrl + Y Redo an action.

Ctrl + D Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin.

Ctrl + Esc Open the Start Menu.

Ctrl + Shift Switch the keyboard layout.

Ctrl + Shift + Esc Open Task Manager.

Ctrl + F4 Close the active window.

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