Windows 10 Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

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Hi Everyone! These are some basic Keyboard Shortcuts for your Windows 10 PC/Laptop. You must be running the latest version of Windows 10 to use some of the shortcuts. Enjoy!


  • Windows key + down arrow (x2) to minimize apps.
  • Windows key + < to multi-tasks.
  • Windows key + D for new desktop (home screen).
  • Windows key + Ctrl + < OR> to switch between apps.
  • Windows key + L to Lock Windows.
  • Windows key + Alt + Delete for Task Manager.
  • Windows key + D to minimize all apps.
  • Windows key + 1 OR 2, 3, 4 ... to open the apps listed in the taskbar.
  • Windows key + PrtSc for screenshot.
  • Windows key + ; key would open the emojis
  • Windows key + E for file explorer.
  • Windows key + X will show basic Settings.
  • In Google Chrome, Ctrl + 1 OR 2, 3 … will change the tabs.
  • 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 + M Minimize all windows.
  • Windows key + R Open Run dialog box.
  • Windows key + S Open Search.
  • Windows key + U Open Ease of Access Center.
  • Windows key + X Open Quick Link menu.
  • Windows key + Up arrow key Maximize app windows.
  • Windows key + Comma Temporarily peek at the desktop.
  • Windows key + Ctrl +D Add a virtual desktop.
  • Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow Switch between virtual desktops.
  • Windows key + Ctrl + F4 Close current virtual desktop.
  • Windows key + Enter Open Narrator.
  • Windows key + Home Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke).
  • Windows key + Shift + Up arrow Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the 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 forward.
  • 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.
  • 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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