For Windows
Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
- Ctrl + C
- Copy the selected item to the clipboard.
- Ctrl + X
- Cut the selected item and copy it to the clipboard.
- Ctrl + V
- Paste the item from the clipboard.
- Ctrl + Z
- Undo the last action.
- Ctrl + Y
- Redo the last undone action.
- Ctrl + A
- Select all items in the current window or document.
- Ctrl + F
- Open the Find dialog to search within the current document or window.
- Ctrl + S
- Save the current document or file.
- Ctrl + P
- Open the Print dialog to print the current document.
- Ctrl + N
- Open a new window or document.
- Ctrl + T
- Open a new tab in web browsers.
- Ctrl + W
- Close the current window or tab.
- Ctrl + Shift + T
- Reopen the last closed tab in web browsers.
- Alt + Tab
- Switch between open applications.
- Alt + F4
- Close the current application or window.
- Windows Key + D
- Show or hide the desktop.
- Windows Key + E
- Open File Explorer.
- Windows Key + L
- Lock the computer.
- Windows Key + R
- Open the Run dialog box.
- Windows Key + S
- Open the search bar.
- Windows Key + I
- Open the Settings app.
- Windows Key + A
- Open the Action Center.
- Windows Key + Tab
- Open Task View to see all open windows and desktops.
- Windows Key + Ctrl + D
- Create a new virtual desktop.
- Windows Key + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow
- Switch between virtual desktops.
- Windows Key + Up Arrow
- Maximize the current window.
- Windows Key + Down Arrow
- Minimize the current window or restore it if it’s maximized.
- Windows Key + Left Arrow
- Snap the current window to the left half of the screen.
- Windows Key + Right Arrow
- Snap the current window to the right half of the screen.
- Windows Key + PrtScn
- Take a screenshot and save it to the Screenshots folder.
- Alt + Enter
- Open the properties dialog for the selected item.
- F2
- Rename the selected item.
- F5
- Refresh the active window.
- F11
- Toggle full-screen mode in web browsers and File Explorer.
These shortcuts can significantly enhance your productivity by allowing you to perform common tasks quickly and efficiently.