Windows
In this lesson, you will learn about common windows that will boost your productivity. You'll explore important shortcuts that help you manage windows, files, text, and more, making your workflow faster and more efficient. Each shortcut is explained in detail with its key combinations so you can start using them immediately.
Win + 1: Launch the first item on the taskbar.
Ctrl + A: Select all items.
Ctrl + C: Copy the selected item to the Clipboard.
Ctrl + X: Cut the selected item.
Ctrl + V: Paste the item from the Clipboard.
Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
Ctrl + Y: Redo the action that was undone.
Win + Tab: Switch from one application to another.
Alt + Tab: Switch between open tabs.
Win + E: Open File Explorer.
Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder in Explorer.
F2: Rename a selected file.
Win + Shift + S: Take a screenshot of a selected area.
Win + PrtSc: Take a screenshot and save it to the Pictures folder.
Win + Alt + PrtSc: Take a screenshot of the active window.
Win + D: Return to the desktop.
Win + Arrow: Resize the current window.
Shift + F10: Open the shortcut menu for the selected item.
Alt + Enter: View the properties of the selected item.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open the Task Manager.
Win + V: Open the clipboard history menu.
Win + Ctrl + D: Open a new virtual desktop.
Win + Ctrl + Left Arrow: Switch to the previous virtual desktop.
Win + Ctrl + Right Arrow: Switch to the next virtual desktop.
Win + Esc: Exit full-screen mode.
Win + (+) / (-): Open the magnifier.
Win + P: Project the screen onto another device.
Win + X: Open the quick link menu.
Win + L: Lock the screen.
Win + I: Open computer settings.
Win + A: Open the action center.
Win + K: Open the connect sidebar to check for wireless devices.
Win + T: Select taskbar items.
Win + Ctrl + Shift + B: Restart the graphics driver.
Win + Space: Switch keyboard layout and input language.
Win + Ctrl + Q: Open Cortana in listening mode.
Win + G: Open the Xbox Game Bar.
Win + H: Open the dictation tool.
Win + U: Open the Ease of Access Center.
Win + M: Minimize all windows.
Win + Shift + M: Restore minimized windows.
Win + Ctrl + Enter: Toggle Narrator (screen reader) on or off.