Complete List of Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts and Run Commands

Everyone loves a quick way to get things done in Windows. If a mouse tends to slow you down,
then here is a comprehensive list of keyboard commands you
can use to accomplish almost any task you would normally use a mouse for.

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Function
Command
Power menu
press Windows key + X or right-click Start
Windows + Tab
Launch Windows 10 Task View
Windows + Q
Search the web and Windows with Cortana (speech)
Windows + S
Search the web and Windows with Cortana (keyboard input)
Windows + I
Open Windows 10 settings
Windows + A
Open Windows 10 notifications
Windows + L
Lock your Windows 10 device
Windows + Ctrl + D
Create new virtual desktop
Windows + Ctrl + F4
Close current virtual desktop
Windows + Ctrl + [Left][Right]
Switch between virtual desktops
Windows + [Left][Right][Up][Down]
Position windows on your screenE.g. Windows + [Left] moves the current window to the left half
of your screen. If you use Windows + [Up] afterward, the
current window will be placed in the upper left quarter of your screen.And, what's very handy in
my opinion: If you release the Windows key after positioning
a window, Task View shows up on the opposite side of the positioned window to select and
position another app.
Windows + H
Share content (if supported by current app)
Windows + K
Connect to wireless displays and audio devices
Windows + X
Open Start button context menu
Windows key + G
Starts App recording
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Windows + D
Show Windows desktop
Windows + E
Open File Explorer
Windows + Space
Switch keyboard input language (if you have added at least a second one)
Windows + Shift + [Left][Right]
Move current Window from one monitor to another (when using a multiple monitor setup)
Windows + [1][2][3][...]
Open programs that are pinned to task barE.g. if first pinned program on your taskbar is
Windows Explorer (from left to right); the shortcut Windows +
1 opens Windows Explorer for you
Windows + R
Run a command
Windows + P
Project a screen
Alt + Tab
Switch to previous window
Alt + Space
Restore, move, size, minimize, maximize or close current window. Also works like a charm for
Windows 10 modern apps.
Alt + F4
a) Close current window. b) If you're on your Windows 10 desktop, open Power dialogue to
shut down or restart Windows, put your device in sleep mode,
or sign out or switch the current user.
CTRL + SHIFT + ESC
Open Task Manager
Alt + underlined menu
Open menu or program. Example, to open the Edit menu in WordPad, press Alt then press E on
your keyboard. Repeat the same step for the menu you want to
open.
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General Windows keyboard shortcuts

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Function
Command
Access help system in an application
F1
Activate menu bar
F10
Close a program
Alt + F4
Close current window in Multiple Document interface based programs
CTRL + F4
Access right click menu in application
Shift + F10
Launch Start menu
Ctrl + ESC or Windows key
Cut
CTRL + X
Copy
CTRL + C
Paste
CTRL + V
Delete
DEL
Undo
CTRL + Z
System Properties
Windows key + Pause/Break
Bypass auto-play when an external storage device is connected
Hold down SHIFT key while inserting storage device
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Desktop, My Computer, and File Explorer

For selected items, you can use the following shortcuts:

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Function
Command
Search
CTRL + F or F3
Rename an item
F2
Delete a folder or files permanently
SHIFT + DEL
Access properties of a file or folder
ALT + ENTER or ALT + double-click
Copy a file
CTRL key while dragging file
Create a shortcut
CTRL + SHIFT while dragging file
Select All
CTRL + A
Refresh contents of window
F5
View the folder one level up
Backspace key
Close the selected folder and its parent folders
SHIFT key while clicking the close button
Switch between left and right panes
F6
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File Explorer commands

Function Command
Switch between left and right panes F6
Expand all subfolders under the selected folder NUMLOCK + ASTERISK when using a numeric
keyboard
Expand the selected folder NUMLOCK + PLUS sign when using a numeric keyboard
Collapse the selected folder NUMLOCK + MINUS sign when using a numeric keyboard
Expand current selection if it's collapsed, otherwise select first subfolder Right arrow
Collapse current selection if it's expanded, otherwise select parent folder Left arrow

Properties dialog commands

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Function
Command
Move forward through options
Tab key
Move backward through options
SHIFT + Tab
Move forward through tabs
CTRL + Tab
Move backward through tabs
CTRL + SHIFT + TAB
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Open and Save dialog commands

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Function
Command
Open the Save In and address bar
CTRL + O and F4
Refresh
F5
Open the folder one level up, if a folder is selected
BACKSPACE
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Windows 10 Command Prompt keyboard commands

Text Selection

Function Command
SHIFT + LEFT ARROW Moves the cursor to the left one character, extending the selection
SHIFT + RIGHT ARROW Moves the cursor to the right one character, extending the selection
SHIFT + UP ARROW Selects text up line by line starting from the location of the insertion point
SHIFT + DOWN ARROW Extends text selection down one line, starting at the location of the
insertion point
SHIFT + END If cursor is in current line being edited* First time extends selection to the last
character in the input line.* Second consecutive press
extends selection to the right margin; or else Selects text from the insertion point to the right
margin.
SHIFT + HOME If cursor is in current line being edited* First time extends selection to the
character immediately after the command prompt.* Second consecutive
press extends selection to the left margin; or else Extends selection to the left margin.
SHIFT + PAGE DOWN Extends selection down one screen
SHIFT + PAGE UP Extends selection up one screen
CTRL + SHIFT + RIGHT ARROW Extends the selection one word to the right
CTRL + SHIFT + LEFT ARROW Extends the selection one word to the left
CTRL + SHIFT + HOME Extend selection to the beginning of the screen buffer
CTRL + SHIFT + END Extend selection to the end of the screen buffer
CTRL + A If cursor is in current line being edited (from first typed char to last type char) and line
is not empty, and any selection cursor is also within
the line being edited Selects all text after the prompt (phase 1); or else Selects the entire buffer
(phase 2)

Edit commands

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Function
Command
CTRL + V
Paste text into the command line
SHIFT + INS
Paste text into the command line
CTRL + C
Copy selected text to the clipboard
CTRL + INS
Copy selected text to the clipboard
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Function
Command
CTRL + M
Enter "Mark Mode" to move cursor within window
ALT
In conjunction with one of the selection key combinations, begins selection in block mode
ARROW KEYS
Move cursor in the direction specified
PAGE KEYS
Move cursor by one page in the direction specified
CTRL + HOME
Move cursor to beginning of buffer
CTRL + END
Move cursor to end of buffer
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History navigation keys

Function Command
CTRL + UP ARROW Moves up one line in the output history
CTRL + DOWN ARROW Moves down one line in the output history
CTRL + PAGE UP Moves up one page in the output history
CTRL + PAGE DOWN Moves down one page in the output history

Additional commands
Function Command
CTRL + F Opens "Find" in console dialog
ALT + F4 Close the console window, of course!

Keyboard Run Commands

Use the following to access locations such as Control Panel items, File Explorer shell folders
quickly using the run command.

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Opens
Press Windows + R and type:
Open Documents Folder
documents
Open Videos folder
videos
Open Downloads Folder
downloads
Open Favorites Folder
favorites
Open Recent Folder
recent
Open Pictures Folder
pictures
Adding a new Device
devicepairingwizard
About Windows dialog
winver
Add Hardware Wizard
hdwwiz
Advanced User Accounts
netplwiz
Advanced User Accounts
azman.msc
Backup and Restore
sdclt
Bluetooth File Transfer
fsquirt
Calculator
calc
Certificates
certmgr.msc
Change Computer Performance Settings
systempropertiesperformance
Change Data Execution Prevention Settings
systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention
Change Data Execution Prevention Settings
printui
Character Map
charmap
ClearType Tuner
cttune
Color Management
colorcpl
Command Prompt
cmd
Component Services
comexp.msc
Component Services
dcomcnfg
Computer Management
compmgmt.msc
Computer Management
compmgmtlauncher
Connect to a Projector
displayswitch
Control Panel
control
Create A Shared Folder Wizard
shrpubw
Create a System Repair Disc
recdisc
Data Execution Prevention
systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention
Date and Time
timedate.cpl
Default Location
locationnotifications
Device Manager
devmgmt.msc
Device Manager
hdwwiz.cpl
Device Pairing Wizard
devicepairingwizard
Diagnostics Troubleshooting Wizard
msdt
Digitizer Calibration Tool
tabcal
DirectX Diagnostic Tool
dxdiag
Disk Cleanup
cleanmgr
Disk Defragmenter
dfrgui
Disk Management
diskmgmt.msc
Display
dpiscaling
Display Color Calibration
dccw
Display Switch
displayswitch
DPAPI Key Migration Wizard
dpapimig
Driver Verifier Manager
verifier
Ease of Access Center
utilman
EFS Wizard
rekeywiz
Event Viewer
eventvwr.msc
Fax Cover Page Editor
fxscover
File Signature Verification
sigverif
Font Viewer
fontview
Game Controllers
joy.cpl
IExpress Wizard
iexpress
Internet Explorer
iexplore
Internet Options
inetcpl.cpl
iSCSI Initiator Configuration Tool
iscsicpl
Language Pack Installer
lpksetup
Local Group Policy Editor
gpedit.msc
Local Security Policy
secpol.msc
Local Users and Groups
lusrmgr.msc
Location Activity
locationnotifications
Magnifier
magnify
Malicious Software Removal Tool
mrt
Manage Your File Encryption Certificates
rekeywiz
Microsoft Management Console
mmc
Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool
msdt
Mouse
main.cpl
NAP Client Configuration
napclcfg.msc
Narrator
narrator
Network Connections
ncpa.cpl
New Scan Wizard
wiaacmgr
Notepad
notepad
ODBC Data Source Administrator
odbcad32
ODBC Driver Configuration
odbcconf
On-Screen Keyboard
osk
Paint
mspaint
Pen and Touch
tabletpc.cpl
People Near Me
collab.cpl
Performance Monitor
perfmon.msc
Performance Options
systempropertiesperformance
Phone and Modem
telephon.cpl
Phone Dialer
dialer
Power Options
powercfg.cpl
Presentation Settings
presentationsettings
Print Management
printmanagement.msc
Printer Migration
printbrmui
Printer User Interface
printui
Private Character Editor
eudcedit
Problem Steps Recorder
psr
Programs and Features
appwiz.cpl
Protected Content Migration
dpapimig
Region and Language
intl.cpl
Registry Editor
regedit
Registry Editor 32
regedt32
Remote Access Phonebook
rasphone
Remote Desktop Connection
mstsc
Resource Monitor
resmon
Resultant Set of Policy
rsop.msc
SAM Lock Tool
syskey
Screen Resolution
desk.cpl
Securing the Windows Account Database
syskey
Services
services.msc
Set Program Access and Computer Defaults
computerdefaults
Share Creation Wizard
shrpubw
Shared Folders
fsmgmt.msc
Signout
logoff
Snipping Tool
snippingtool
Sound
mmsys.cpl
Sound recorder
soundrecorder
SQL Server Client Network Utility
cliconfg
Sticky Notes
stikynot
Stored User Names and Passwords
credwiz
Sync Center
mobsync
System Configuration
msconfig
System Configuration Editor
sysedit
System Information
msinfo32
System Properties
sysdm.cpl
System Properties (Advanced Tab)
systempropertiesadvanced
System Properties (Computer Name Tab)
systempropertiescomputername
System Properties (Hardware Tab)
systempropertieshardware
System Properties (Remote Tab)
systempropertiesremote
System Properties (System Protection Tab)
systempropertiesprotection
System Restore
rstrui
Task Manager
taskmgr
Task Scheduler
taskschd.msc
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management
tpm.msc
Turn Windows features on or off
optionalfeatures
User Account Control Settings
useraccountcontrolsettings
Utility Manager
utilman
Volume Mixer
sndvol
Windows Action Center
wscui.cpl
Windows Activation Client
slui
Windows Anytime Upgrade Results
windowsanytimeupgraderesults
Windows Disc Image Burning Tool
isoburn
Windows Explorer
explorer
Windows Fax and Scan
wfs
Windows Firewall
firewall.cpl
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
wf.msc
Windows Journal
journal
Windows Media Player
wmplayer
Windows Memory Diagnostic Scheduler
mdsched
Windows Mobility Center
mblctr
Windows Picture Acquisition Wizard
wiaacmgr
Windows PowerShell
powershell
Windows PowerShell ISE
powershell_ise
Windows Remote Assistance
msra
Windows Repair Disc
recdisc
Windows Script Host
wscript
Windows Update
wuapp
Windows Update Standalone Installer
wusa
Versione Windows
winver
WMI Management
wmimgmt.msc
WordPad
write
XPS Viewer
xpsrchvw
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