Shortcut, Action
Windows key, Open or close Start Menu
Windows key + A, Open Action Center
Windows key + B, Set focus in the notification area
Windows key + C, Open Cortana in listening mode
Windows key + D, Display and hide the desktop
Windows key + E, Open File Explorer
Windows key + F, Open Feedback Hub
Windows key + G, Open Game bar
Windows key + H, Open Dictation
Windows key + I, Open Settings
Windows key + J, Set focus to a Windows tip when one is available
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 + N, Open a new instance of the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number
Windows key + O, Lock device orientation
Windows key + P, Choose a presentation display mode
Windows key + Q, Open Search
Windows key + R, Open Run dialog box
Windows key + S, Open Search
Windows key + T, Cycle through apps on the taskbar
Windows key + U, Open Ease of Access Center
Windows key + V, Cycle through notifications
Windows key + X, Open Quick Link menu
Windows key + Y, Temporarily peek at the desktop
Windows key + Z, Open the app-specific command bar
Windows key + . (period), Open emoji panel
Windows key + Space, Switch input language and keyboard layout
Windows key + Shift + S, Take a screenshot of a specific region using Snip & Sketch
Windows key + Ctrl + D, Add a new virtual desktop
Windows key + Ctrl + F4, Close the current virtual desktop
Windows key + Ctrl + Left arrow, Switch between virtual desktops you've created on the left
Windows key + Ctrl + Right arrow, Switch between virtual desktops you've created on the right
Windows key + Shift + Left arrow, Move an app or window in the direction of the arrow
Windows key + Shift + Right arrow, Move an app or window in the direction of the arrow
Windows key + Shift + Up arrow, Maximize an app or window vertically
Windows key + Shift + Down arrow, Restore or minimize an app or window vertically
Windows key + Up arrow, Maximize an app or window
Windows key + Down arrow, Restore or minimize an app or window
Windows key + Home, Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke)
Windows key + Plus (+) or Minus (-), Zoom in or out using Magnifier
Windows key + Esc, Exit Magnifier
Ctrl + Shift + Esc, Open Task Manager
Alt + Tab, Switch between open apps
Ctrl+Alt Windows 10 Keyboard shortcuts
Shortcut, Action
Ctrl+Alt+Delete, Open Task Manager or Lock the computer
Ctrl+Alt+Tab, Switch between open apps using Task View
Ctrl+Alt+Up arrow, Rotate the screen to its default orientation
Ctrl+Alt+Down arrow, Rotate the screen upside down
Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow, Rotate the screen 90 degrees to the left
Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow, Rotate the screen 90 degrees to the right
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Left arrow, Move the window to the monitor on the left
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Right arrow, Move the window to the monitor on the right
Ctrl+Shift Windows 10 Keyboard shortcuts
Shortcut, Action
Ctrl+Shift+Esc, Open Task Manager
Ctrl+Shift+N, Create a new folder in File Explorer
Ctrl+Shift+Left arrow, Select text to the left of the cursor
Ctrl+Shift+Right arrow, Select text to the right of the cursor
Ctrl+Shift+Up arrow, Extend the selection to the beginning of the paragraph
Ctrl+Shift+Down arrow, Extend the selection to the end of the paragraph
Ctrl+Shift+Tab, Switch between open apps in reverse order
Ctrl+Shift+Alt Windows 10 Keyboard shortcuts
Shortcut, Action
Ctrl+Alt+Delete, Open Task Manager or Lock the computer
Ctrl+Alt+Tab, Switch between open apps using Task View
Ctrl+Alt+Up arrow, Rotate the screen to its default orientation
Ctrl+Alt+Down arrow, Rotate the screen upside down
Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow, Rotate the screen 90 degrees to the left
Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow, Rotate the screen 90 degrees to the right
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Left arrow, Move the window to the monitor on the left
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Right arrow, Move the window to the monitor on the right
Ctrl+Shift+Esc, Open Task Manager
Ctrl+Shift+N, Create a new folder in File Explorer
Ctrl+Shift+Left arrow, Select text to the left of the cursor
Ctrl+Shift+Right arrow, Select text to the right of the cursor
Ctrl+Shift+Up arrow, Extend the selection to the beginning of the paragraph
Ctrl+Shift+Down arrow, Extend the selection to the end of the paragraph
Ctrl+Shift+Tab, Switch between open apps in reverse order
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Esc, Open Task Manager directly without the intermediary screen
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Left/Right arrow, Rotate the screen 180 degrees
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+D, Switch to the default desktop
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+F, Switch to the focused desktop
Shift+Alt Windows 10 Keyboard shortcuts
Shortcut, Action
Ctrl+Alt+Delete, Open Task Manager or Lock the computer
Ctrl+Alt+Tab, Switch between open apps using Task View
Ctrl+Alt+Up arrow, Rotate the screen to its default orientation
Ctrl+Alt+Down arrow, Rotate the screen upside down
Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow, Rotate the screen 90 degrees to the left
Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow, Rotate the screen 90 degrees to the right
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Left arrow, Move the window to the monitor on the left
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Right arrow, Move the window to the monitor on the right
Ctrl+Shift+Esc, Open Task Manager
Ctrl+Shift+N, Create a new folder in File Explorer
Ctrl+Shift+Left arrow, Select text to the left of the cursor
Ctrl+Shift+Right arrow, Select text to the right of the cursor
Ctrl+Shift+Up arrow, Extend the selection to the beginning of the paragraph
Ctrl+Shift+Down arrow, Extend the selection to the end of the paragraph
Ctrl+Shift+Tab, Switch between open apps in reverse order
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Esc, Open Task Manager directly without the intermediary screen
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Left/Right arrow, Rotate the screen 180 degrees
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+D, Switch to the default desktop
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+F, Switch to the focused desktop
Shift+Alt, Change the keyboard layout/language
Shift+Alt+Tab, Cycle backward through open apps
Shift+Alt+Esc, Open Task Manager directly without the intermediary screen
Shift+Alt+Print Screen, Turn High Contrast on or off
Shift Windows 10 Keyboard shortcuts
Shortcut, Action
Shift + Click on a taskbar icon, Open a new instance of the app
Shift + Right-click on a grouped taskbar icon, Show the window menu for the group
Shift + Delete, Permanently delete an item (bypassing the Recycle Bin)
Shift + F10, Open the context menu for the selected item
Shift + Arrow keys (Left/Right), Select text character by character in the direction of the arrow
Shift + Arrow keys (Up/Down), Extend the selection line by line in the direction of the arrow
Shift + Tab, Move backward through fields in a form or webpage
Shift + F3, Change the case of selected text in Microsoft Word (Upper, Lower, Title)
Shift + Insert, Paste copied or cut text
Shift + Spacebar, Select multiple items in a list or grid view
Shift + Home, Select text from the current cursor position to the beginning of the line
Shift + End, Select text from the current cursor position to the end of the line
Shift + Page Up, Extend the selection one screen up
Shift + Page Down, Extend the selection one screen down
Shift + Ctrl + Esc, Open Task Manager directly without the intermediary screen
Alt Windows 10 Keyboard shortcuts
Shortcut, Action
Alt + Tab, Switch between open windows
Alt + F4, Close the active window or app
Alt + Space, Open the window menu for the active window
Alt + Space + N, Minimize the active window
Alt + Space + X, Maximize or restore the active window
Alt + Space + R, Resize the active window
Alt + Space + M, Move the active window
Alt + Enter, Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item
Alt + Up arrow, Move up one folder level in File Explorer
Alt + Left arrow, Go back in File Explorer or web browsers
Alt + Right arrow, Go forward in File Explorer or web browsers
Alt + D or Ctrl + L, Select the address bar in File Explorer or web browsers
Alt + Home, Go to the homepage in a web browser
Alt + Print Screen, Take a screenshot of the active window
Alt + Esc, Switch between open windows in the order they were opened
Alt + Shift + Print Screen, Turn High Contrast on or off
Ctrl Windows 10 Keyboard shortcuts
Shortcut, Action
Ctrl + A, Select all items
Ctrl + C, Copy selected items
Ctrl + X, Cut selected items
Ctrl + V, Paste items from clipboard
Ctrl + Z, Undo the last action
Ctrl + Y, Redo the last undone action
Ctrl + F, Open Find dialog box
Ctrl + S, Save current document/file
Ctrl + N, Open new window/document
Ctrl + O, Open a file/document
Ctrl + P, Print the current document/file
Ctrl + W, Close the current window/tab
Ctrl + Tab, Switch between open tabs/documents
Ctrl + Shift + Tab, Switch between open tabs/documents in reverse order
Ctrl + F4, Close the active document/tab
Ctrl + F5, Refresh the active window/webpage
Ctrl + E, Set focus to the search box (File Explorer or browser)
Ctrl + Home, Move cursor to beginning of document/webpage
Ctrl + End, Move cursor to end of document/webpage
Ctrl + Up arrow, Scroll up one line
Ctrl + Down arrow, Scroll down one line
Ctrl + Left arrow, Move cursor to beginning of previous word
Ctrl + Right arrow, Move cursor to beginning of next word
Ctrl + Shift + Esc, Open Task Manager
Ctrl + Alt + Delete, Open security options screen (Lock, Switch user, Sign out, Task Manager)
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1) CTRL + A = Select text
2) CTRL + B = Bold text
3) CTRL + C = Copy text
4) CTRL + O = Open font formatting window
5) CTRL + E = Center text
6) CTRL + F = Find a phrase
7) CTRL + G = Go To a specific page or bookmark
B) CTRL + H = Replace text with another text
9) CTRL + 1 = Italicize text
10) CTRL + J = Justify text
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11) CTRL + K = Open Insert Hyperlink window
12) CTRL + L = Left align text 13) CTRL + M = Indent a paragraph from the left 14) CTRL + N = Open new Word document
15) CTRL + O = Open an existing Ward document
15) CTRL + P = Print Word document
17) CTRL + D = Remove paragraph formatting
18) CTRL + R = Right align text
19) CTRL + 5 = Save Word document
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20) CTRL + T = Create a hanging indent
21) CTRL + U = Underline text
22) CTRL + V = Paste text
23) CTRL + W = Close Word document
24) CTRL + X = Cut text
25) CTRL + Y Redo an action previously
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F2.
object
F drop-down in dialogs F5 window Windows Explorer F10 ...... options Find all files Opens file list Refresh current Shifts focus in ....... Activates menu bar
Rename selected
ALT+TAB
open applications
Cycles between
ALT+F4.. current window ALT+F6 current program windows ALT+ENTER.
Quit program, close
Switch between
Opens properties
dialog
ALT+SPACE
System menu for
current window
ALT+C
opens drop-down
lists in dialog boxes
BACKSPACE
Switch to parent
folder
CTRL+ESC
Opens Start menu
CTRL+ALT+DEL........... Opens task manager, reboots the computer CTRL+TAB property tabs Move through CTRL+SHIFT+DRAG. Create shortcut (also right-click, drag) CTRL+DRAG. Copy File
ESC
Cancel last function
SHIFT..........
insert CD-ROM to bypass auto-play
Press/hold SHIFT,
Move file
SHIFT+DRAG.
SHIFT+FIO.
(same as right-click)
SHIFT+DELETE
Opens context menu
Full wipe delete
ALT+underlined
letter... Opens the
(bypasses Recycle Bin)
corresponding menu
PC Keyboard Shortcuts
Document Cursor Controls
HOME
left of field or screen
ENO...
of field or screen
CTRL+HOME.....
CTRL+END
PAGE UP
dialog box up one page
to beginning of line ar far
ta end of line, ar far right
to the top
to the bottom
maves dacument or
PAGE DOWN... moves document or dialoq
mave facus in documents,
down one page
ARROW KEYS.
dialogs, etc.
CTRL+ >..
next ward
Windows Explorer Tree Control
Numeric Keypad
CTRL+SHIFT+>......selects word
Expand all under current
selection
Numeric Keypad +
Expands current selection
Numeric Keypad
Collapses current
selection
Expand current selection
or go to first child
Collapse current
selection or go to parent
Special Characters
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Closing single quote
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Opening double quote alt 0147
*Closing double quote alt 0148
En dash.
Em dash
- Ellipsis
Bullet
Registration Mark
Copyright
TM Trademark
Degree symbol.
C Cent sign
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PC Keyboard Shortcuts
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File menu options in current program
Alt + E Edit options in current program
F1 Universal help (for all programs)
Ctrl
+ A Select all text
Ctrl + X Cut selected item
Shift + Del Cut selected item
Ctrl + C Copy selected item
Ctrl + Ins Copy selected item
Ctrl + V Paste
Shift + Ins Paste
Home Go to beginning of current line
Ctrl + Home Go to beginning of document
End Go to and of current line
Ctrl + End Go to end of document
Shift + Home Highlight from current pasition to
beginning of line
Shift + End Highlight from current position to
and of line
Ctrl + f Move one ward to the left at a time
Ctrl + g Mave one ward to the right at a time
MICROSOFT® WINDOWS SHORTCUT KEYS
Alt + Tab Switch between open applications
Alt +
Shift + Tab
Switch backwards between open
applications
Alt + Print
Screen
Create screen shot for current program
Ctrl + Alt + Del Reboot/Windows task
manager
Ctrl + Esc Bring up start menu
Alt + Esc Switch between applications on
taskbar
F2 Rename selected icon
F3 Start find from desktop
F4 Open the drive selection when browsing
F5 Refresh contents
Alt + F4 Close current open program
Ctrl + F4 Close window in program
Ctrl + Plus
Key
in Windows Explorer
Automatically adjust widths of all columns
Alt + Enter Open properties window of selected
icon
or program
Shift + F10 Simulate right-click selected item
Shift + Del Delete programs/files permanently
Holding
Shift
During Bootup
Boot safe mode or bypass system files
Holding
Shift
During Bootup
When putting in an audio CD, will prevent
CO Player from playing
WINKEY SHORTCUTS
WINKEY + Bring desktop to the top of other
windows
WINKEY + M Minimize all windows
WINKEY +
SHIFT + M
Unda the minimize dane by WINKEY + M
and WINKEY + D
WINKEY + E Open Microsoft Explorer
WINKEY + Tab Cycle through open programs on
taskbar
WINKEY + F Display the Windows® Search/
Find feature
WINKEY +
CTRL + F
Display the search for computers window
WINKEY + FI Display the Microsoft®
Windows
help
WINKEY+R Open the run window
WINKEY +
Pause/Break
Open the system properties window
WINKEY + U Open utility manager
WINKEY + L Lock the computer (Windows XPR
& later)
OUTLOOK
SHORTCUT KEYS
Alt + 5 Send the email
Ctrl + C Copy selected text
Ctrl + X Cut selected text
Ctrl + P Open print dialog box
Ctrl + K Complete name/emall typed in address
bar
Ctrl + B Bold highlighted selection
Ctrl + | Italicize highlighted selection
Ctrl + U Underline highlighted selection
Ctrl + R Reply to an emait
Ctrl + F Forward an emall
Ctrl + N Create a new email
Ctrl + Shift + A Create a new appointment to
your calendar
Ctrl + Shift + 0 Open the outbox
Ctrl + Shift + Open the inbox
Ctrl + Shift + K Add a new task
Ctrl + Shift + C Create a new contact
Ctrl + Shift+J Create a new journal entry
WORD SHORTCUT KEYS
Ctrl + A Select all contents of the page
Ctrl + B Bold highlighted selection
Ctrl + C Copy selected text
Ctrl + X Cut selected text
Ctrl + N Open new/blank document
Ctrl + Open aptions
Ctrl + P Open the print window
Ctrl + F Open find box
Ctrl + I Italicize highlighted selection
Ctrl + K Insert link
Ctrl + U Underline highlighted selection
Ctrl + V Paste
Ctrl + Y Redo the last action performed
Ctrl
+ Z Unda last action
Ctrl + G Find and replace options
Ctrl + H Find and replace options
Ctrl + J Justify paragraph alignment
Ctrl + L Align selected text or line to the left
Ctrl + Q Align selected paragraph to the left
- Ctrl + Alt + Shift + A
- Alt + Shift + Ctrl + F
- Ctrl + Alt + Shift + S
- Shift + Alt + Ctrl + D
- Alt + Shift + Ctrl + X
- Ctrl + Shift + Alt + W
- Shift + Alt + Ctrl + Q
- Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Z
- Alt + Shift + Ctrl + M
- Ctrl + Shift + Alt + R
- Alt + Ctrl + Shift + B
- Shift + Alt + Ctrl + E
- Ctrl + Alt + Shift + G
- Alt + Ctrl + Shift + K
- Shift + Alt + Ctrl + T
- Ctrl + Alt + Shift + L
- Alt + Shift + Ctrl + P
- Shift + Ctrl + Alt + Y
- Alt + Ctrl + Shift + V
- Shift + Ctrl + Alt + F
- Alt + Ctrl + Shift + J
- Ctrl + Shift + Alt + U
- Alt + Shift + Ctrl + C
- Ctrl + Alt + Shift + H
- Shift + Alt + Ctrl + N
- Ctrl + Alt + Shift + W
- Alt + Shift + Ctrl + S
- Ctrl + Shift + Alt + D
- Shift + Alt + Ctrl + Z
- Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R
The Windows key provides quick access to system tools, settings, and applications.
Shortcut
Action
Win + I
Open the Settings menu
Win + X
Open the Power User menu
Win + U
Open Ease of Access settings
Win + P
Open display settings (switch between monitors)
Win + H
Open dictation for voice typing
Win + Shift + S
Open the Snipping Tool for screen captures
Win + V
Open Clipboard history
Win + G
Open the Xbox Game Bar
Win + A
Open Action Center (Quick Settings on Windows 11)
Win + N
Open Notification Center (Windows 11)
Win + Ctrl + Enter
Activate Narrator
Win + B
Focus on the system tray
Win + Space
Switch input language and keyboard layout
Manage running applications and processes effortlessly with these shortcuts.
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + Alt + Delete
Open the Security Options screen
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Open Task Manager directly
Alt + Esc
Cycle through open windows in the order they were opened
Win + Tab
Open Task View for managing open windows
Alt + Tab
Quickly switch between open applications
These shortcuts are crucial for working with files and folders in File Explorer.
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + N
Open a new File Explorer window
Ctrl + Shift + N
Create a new folder
F2
Rename the selected file or folder
Ctrl + Shift + E
Expand all folders in the current path
Ctrl + D
Delete the selected file or folder and move to Recycle Bin
Shift + Delete
Permanently delete the selected file or folder
Alt + Enter
Open the properties of the selected item
Alt + Left/Right Arrow
Navigate backward or forward in File Explorer
Ctrl + E
Focus on the search bar in File Explorer
For users working on documents or editing text, these shortcuts enhance productivity.
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + B
Bold the selected text
Ctrl + I
Italicize the selected text
Ctrl + U
Underline the selected text
Ctrl + K
Insert a hyperlink
Ctrl + F
Open Find dialog to search within the document
Ctrl + H
Open the Replace dialog
Ctrl + Shift + >/<
Increase or decrease font size
Ctrl + L
Align text to the left
Ctrl + R
Align text to the right
Ctrl + E
Center-align text
Manage multiple virtual desktops in Windows for efficient multitasking.
Shortcut
Action
Win + Ctrl + D
Create a new virtual desktop
Win + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow
Switch between virtual desktops
Win + Ctrl + F4
Close the current virtual desktop
Win + Tab
Open Task View to manage desktops
Capture your screen or specific areas with these versatile shortcuts.
Shortcut
Action
PrtScn
Copy a full-screen screenshot to the clipboard
Alt + PrtScn
Capture a screenshot of the active window
Win + PrtScn
Save a full-screen screenshot to the Screenshots folder
Win + Shift + S
Open the Snipping Tool for custom screen captures
Win + G
Open Xbox Game Bar for screenshots and recordings
Adjust display settings and enable accessibility features with these shortcuts.
Shortcut
Action
Win + Plus (+)
Zoom in with the Magnifier
Win + Minus (-)
Zoom out with the Magnifier
Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow
Rotate the screen to normal orientation
Ctrl + Alt + Left/Right/Down Arrow
Rotate the screen in different directions
Ctrl + Win + C
Toggle color filters (e.g., grayscale or inverted colors)
Optimize your browsing experience with these shortcuts, applicable across major browsers.
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + T
Open a new tab
Ctrl + W
Close the current tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Reopen the last closed tab
Ctrl + Tab
Switch to the next tab
Ctrl + Shift + Tab
Switch to the previous tab
Ctrl + R
Refresh the current page
Ctrl + D
Bookmark the current page
If you use your Windows PC for gaming, these shortcuts are incredibly useful.
Shortcut
Action
Win + G
Open Xbox Game Bar
Win + Alt + R
Start or stop recording gameplay
Win + Alt + G
Record the last 30 seconds of gameplay
Win + Alt + M
Toggle microphone during recording
Here is the Latest list of all the Windows Shortcut key based on the Windows versions like Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11:
Shortcut
Action
Win + Home
Minimize all windows except the active one
Win + Space
Peek at the desktop (transparent windows)
Alt + Tab
Switch between open apps (classic behavior)
Win + P
Open display options (extend, duplicate display)
Win + R
Open the Run dialog box
Shortcut
Action
Win + C
Open the Charms Bar
Win + X
Open the Quick Link menu
Win + Q
Search for apps
Win + Z
Open app commands in Modern UI apps
Shortcut
Action
Win + I
Open Settings
Win + A
Open Action Center (Quick Settings)
Win + S
Open Search bar
Win + V
Open Clipboard history
Win + D
Show desktop (minimize all windows)
Win + Shift + S
Open Snipping Tool for screenshots
Win + Ctrl + D
Create a new virtual desktop
Win + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow
Switch between virtual desktops
Win + P
Open display options (project to second screen)
Win + L
Lock your PC
Shortcut
Action
Win + Z
Open Snap Layouts (arrange open windows)
Win + W
Open Widgets (news, weather, calendar)
Win + N
Open Notification Center
Win + A
Open Quick Settings
Win + T
Cycle through pinned taskbar apps
Win + Shift + S
Open Snipping Tool for screenshots
Win + Ctrl + T
Open Windows Terminal
Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow
Move window between monitors
Copilot is a powerful feature integrated into Windows, providing users with a virtual assistant to help them complete tasks quickly, access information, and perform actions more efficiently. Using keyboard shortcuts to interact with Copilot enhances productivity and streamlines workflows.
Shortcut
Function
Ctrl + Alt + A
Open Copilot Assistant
Ctrl + Alt + F
Focus Copilot Search Box
Ctrl + Alt + C
Copy Current Copilot Answer
Ctrl + Alt + V
Paste Copilot Answer into Current Document
Ctrl + Alt + T
Open Copilot Toolbox
Ctrl + Alt + S
Show Copilot Settings
Ctrl + Alt + D
Open Copilot Dashboard
Alt + F1
Access Help and Support within Copilot
Ctrl + Shift + M
Toggle Copilot Mic On/Off
Ctrl + Shift + L
Lock Copilot Settings from Edits
Ctrl + Alt + X
Export Copilot Response to File
Ctrl + Alt + R
Refresh Copilot Page
Ctrl + Alt + P
Open Copilot Profile Settings
Ctrl + Shift + P
Open Copilot Preferences Menu
Alt + F4
Close Copilot Tool
Navigating through dialog boxes and the Windows system interface becomes much easier when you know the right keyboard shortcuts, these shortcuts help users navigate Windows' complex system features without taking their hands off the keyboard.
Shortcut
Action
Alt + F4
Close the current window (use on desktop to shut down)
Alt + Enter
Open Properties for selected item
Alt + Space
Open the system menu for the current window
Ctrl + Esc
Open the Start Menu
Alt + Left Arrow
Back (in browsers, File Explorer, etc.)
Alt + Right Arrow
Forward (in browsers, File Explorer, etc.)
For advanced users, Command Prompt and PowerShell are powerful tools for system management, troubleshooting, and automation. Power users who frequently interact with the command line will find shortcuts incredibly useful for maintaining workflow without the need to retype commands.
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + C
Copy selected text in Command Prompt
Ctrl + V
Paste copied text in Command Prompt
Ctrl + A
Select all text in Command Prompt
F7
View Command History
Up Arrow
Cycle through previous commands
Ctrl + L
Clear the screen (PowerShell only)
Windows Settings play a critical role in managing the functionality of your computer, from personalization to system configurations. With Settings shortcuts, users can quickly access important sections like System Settings, the Task Manager, and even the Power User Menu. These shortcuts ensure that adjusting your system’s settings or diagnosing issues is faster and more efficient, allowing you to spend less time navigating through menus and more time working on your tasks.
Shortcut
Action
Win + I
Open Settings
Win + R
Open Run dialog box
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Open Task Manager directly
Ctrl + Alt + Delete
Open Security Options screen
Ctrl + Shift + Power
Restart PC in safe mode (for Windows 10 and 11)
Virtual desktops in Windows allow users to create multiple workspaces, making multitasking more efficient and organized. Whether you’re working with multiple apps, projects, or research, knowing virtual desktop shortcuts to switch between desktops can help you stay focused and improve your productivity. These shortcuts are especially useful for those who work with a lot of open windows and need a way to stay organized.
Shortcut
Action
Win + Ctrl + D
Create a new virtual desktop
Win + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow
Switch between virtual desktops
Win + Tab
Open Task View to manage windows and desktops
Win + F4
Close a virtual desktop (when in Task View)
Advanced power user shortcuts are essential for those who want to harness the full potential of Windows. Power users and IT professionals will find these shortcuts invaluable for performing tasks efficiently without leaving the keyboard.
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Open Task Manager
Win + X
Open the Quick Link menu (Power User Menu)
Win + Pause/Break
Open System Properties
Ctrl + Alt + Delete
Open the Security Options screen
Win + P
Open Project options (for multiple displays)
Important Shortcut Keys System.👇
CTRL+A. . . . . . . . . . .. Select All
CTRL+C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copy
CTRL+X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cut
CTRL+V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paste
CTRL+Z. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Undo
CTRL+B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bold
CTRL+U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Underline
CTRL+I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Italic
F1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Help
F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rename selected object
F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find all files
F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opens file list drop-down in dialogs
F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refresh current window
F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shifts focus in Windows Explorer
F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activates menu bar options
ALT+TAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cycles between open applications
ALT+F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quit program, close current window
ALT+F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch between current program windows
ALT+ENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opens properties dialog
ALT+SPACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System menu for current window
ALT+¢ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . opens drop-down lists in dialog boxes
BACKSPACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch to parent folder
CTRL+ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opens Start menu
CTRL+ALT+DEL . . . . . . . . . . Opens task manager, reboots the computer
CTRL+TAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Move through property tabs
CTRL+SHIFT+DRAG . . . . . . . Create shortcut (also right-click, drag)
CTRL+DRAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copy File
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cancel last function
SHIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press/hold SHIFT, insert CD-ROM to bypass auto-play
SHIFT+DRAG . . . . . . . . . . . . Move file
SHIFT+F10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opens context menu (same as right-click)
SHIFT+DELETE . . . . . . . . . . . Full wipe delete (bypasses Recycle Bin)
ALT+underlined letter . . . . Opens the corresponding menu
PC Keyboard Shortcuts
Document Cursor Controls
HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to beginning of line or far left of field or screen
END . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to end of line, or far right of field or screen
CTRL+HOME . . . . . . . . to the top
CTRL+END . . . . . . . . . . to the bottom
PAGE UP . . . . . . . . . . . . moves document or dialog box up one page
PAGE DOWN . . . . . . . . moves document or dialog down one page
ARROW KEYS . . . . . . . move focus in documents, dialogs, etc.
CTRL+ > . . . . . . . . . . . . next word
CTRL+SHIFT+ > . . . . . . selects word
Windows Explorer Tree Control
Numeric Keypad * . . . Expand all under current selection
Numeric Keypad + . . . Expands current selection
Numeric Keypad – . . . Collapses current selection
¦ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expand current selection or go to first child
‰ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collapse current selection or go to parent
Special Characters
‘ Opening single quote . . . alt 0145
’ Closing single quote . . . . alt 0146
“ Opening double quote . . . alt 0147
“ Closing double quote. . . . alt 0148
– En dash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0150
— Em dash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0151
… Ellipsis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0133
• Bullet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0149
® Registration Mark . . . . . . . alt 0174
© Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0169
™ Trademark . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0153
° Degree symbol. . . . . . . . . alt 0176
¢ Cent sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0162
1⁄4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0188
1⁄2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0189
3⁄4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 019
é . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0233
É . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0201
ñ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0241
÷ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alt 0247
File menu options in current program
Alt + E Edit options in current program
F1 Universal help (for all programs)
Ctrl + A Select all text
Ctrl + X Cut selected item
Shift + Del Cut selected item
Ctrl + C Copy selected item
Ctrl + Ins Copy selected item
Ctrl + V Paste
Shift + Ins Paste
Home Go to beginning of current line
Ctrl + Home Go to beginning of document
End Go to end of current line
Ctrl + End Go to end of document
Shift + Home Highlight from current position to beginning of line
Shift + End Highlight from current position to end of line
Ctrl + f Move one word to the left at a time
Ctrl + g Move one word to the right at a time
MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® SHORTCUT KEYS
Alt + Tab Switch between open applications
Alt +
Shift + Tab
Switch backwards between open
applications
Alt + Print
Screen
Create screen shot for current program
Ctrl + Alt + Del Reboot/Windows® task manager
Ctrl + Esc Bring up start menu
Alt + Esc Switch between applications on taskbar
F2 Rename selected icon
F3 Start find from desktop
F4 Open the drive selection when browsing
F5 Refresh contents
Alt + F4 Close current open program
Ctrl + F4 Close window in program
Ctrl + Plus
Key
Automatically adjust widths of all columns
in Windows Explorer
Alt + Enter Open properties window of selected icon
or program
Shift + F10 Simulate right-click on selected item
Shift + Del Delete programs/files permanently
Holding Shift
During Bootup
Boot safe mode or bypass system files
Holding Shift
During Bootup
When putting in an audio CD, will prevent
CD Player from playing
WINKEY SHORTCUTS
WINKEY + D Bring desktop to the top of other windows
WINKEY + M Minimize all windows
WINKEY +
SHIFT + M
Undo the minimize done by WINKEY + M
and WINKEY + D
WINKEY + E Open Microsoft Explorer
WINKEY + Tab Cycle through open programs on taskbar
WINKEY + F Display the Windows® Search/Find feature
WINKEY +
CTRL + F
Display the search for computers window
WINKEY + F1 Display the Microsoft® Windows® help
WINKEY + R Open the run window
WINKEY +
Pause /Break
Open the system properties window
WINKEY + U Open utility manager
WINKEY + L Lock the computer (Windows XP® & later)
OUTLOOK® SHORTCUT KEYS
Alt + S Send the email
Ctrl + C Copy selected text
Ctrl + X Cut selected text
Ctrl + P Open print dialog box
Ctrl + K Complete name/email typed in address bar
Ctrl + B Bold highlighted selection
Ctrl + I Italicize highlighted selection
Ctrl + U Underline highlighted selection __/
Ctrl + R Reply to an email
Ctrl + F Forward an email
Ctrl + N Create a new email
Ctrl + Shift + A Create a new appointment to your calendar
Ctrl + Shift + O Open the outbox
Ctrl + Shift + I Open the inbox
Ctrl + Shift + K Add a new task
Ctrl + Shift + C Create a new contact
Ctrl + Shift+ J Create a new journal entry
WORD® SHORTCUT KEYS
Ctrl + A Select all contents of the page
Ctrl + B Bold highlighted selection
Ctrl + C Copy selected text
Ctrl + X Cut selected text
Ctrl + N Open new/blank document
Ctrl + O Open options
Ctrl + P Open the print window
Ctrl + F Open find box
Ctrl + I Italicize highlighted selection _________/
Ctrl + K Insert link
Ctrl + U Underline highlighted selection
Ctrl + V Paste
Ctrl + Y Redo the last action performed
Ctrl + Z Undo last action
Ctrl + G Find and replace options
Ctrl + H Find and replace options
Ctrl + J Justify paragraph alignment
Ctrl + L Align selected text or line to the left
Ctrl + Q Align selected paragraph to the left
Ctrl + E Align selected