Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

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Keyboard shortcuts are a very useful tool when using a computer. Most people hardly use any of these helpful shortcuts. Some don't even know that they exist. I will be providing some common Windows shortcut keys along with many others.

Most Commonly Used

Keyboard ShortcutAction
CTRL+CCopy
CTRL+XCut
CTRL+VPaste
CTRL+ASelect all
CTRL+ZUndo
SHIFT+Arrow keySelect Text
CTRL+PrntScrCopy screenshot to clipboard

More Shortcut Keys

Keyboard ShortcutAction
DELETEDelete
SHIFT+DELETEDelete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin
CTRL while dragging an itemCopy selected item.
CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an itemCreate shortcut to selected item
F2Rename selected item
CTRL+RIGHT ARROWMove the insertion point to the beginning of the next word
CTRL+LEFT ARROWMove the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word
CTRL+DOWN ARROWMove the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph
CTRL+UP ARROWMove the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph
CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keysHighlight a block of text
SHIFT with any of the arrow keysSelect more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document
F3Search for a file or folder
ALT+ENTERView properties for the selected item
ALT+F4Close the active item, or quit the active program
ALT+EnterDisplays the properties of the selected object
ALT+SPACEBAROpens the shortcut menu for the active window
CTRL+F4Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously
ALT+TABSwitch between open items
ALT+ESCCycle through items in the order they were opened
F6Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop
F4Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer
SHIFT+F10Display the shortcut menu for the selected item
ALT+SPACEBARDisplay the System menu for the active window
CTRL+ESCDisplay the Start menu
ALT+Underlined letter in a menu nameDisplay the corresponding menu
Underlined letter in a command name on an open menuCarry out the corresponding command
F10Activate the menu bar in the active program
RIGHT ARROWOpen the next menu to the right, or open a submenu
LEFT ARROWOpen the next menu to the left, or close a submenu
F5Refresh the active window
BACKSPACEView the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer
ESCCancel the current task
SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drivePrevent the CD from automatically playing

Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard ShortcutAction
Windows keyOpen or close Start Menu
Windows key + AOpen Action center
Windows key + COpen Cortana in listening mode
Windows key + DDisplay and hide the desktop
Windows key + EOpen File Explorer
Windows key + GOpen Game bar when a game is open
Windows key + HOpen the Share charm
Windows key + IOpen Settings
Windows key + KOpen the Connect quick action.
Windows key + LLock your PC or switch accounts
Windows key + MMinimize all windows
Windows key + ROpen Run dialog box
Windows key + SOpen Search
Windows key + UOpen Ease of Access Center
Windows key + XOpen Quick Link menu
Windows key + NumberOpen the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number
Windows key + Left arrow keySnap app windows left
Windows key + Right arrow keySnap app windows right
Windows key + Up arrow keyMaximize app windows
Windows key + Down arrow keyMinimize app windows
Windows key + CommaTemporarily peek at the desktop
Windows key + Ctrl +DAdd a virtual desktop
Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrowSwitch between virtual desktops
Windows key + Ctrl + F4Close current virtual desktop
Windows key + EnterOpen Narrator
Windows key + HomeMinimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke)
Windows key + PrtScnCapture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder
Windows key + Shift + Up arrowStretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen
Windows key + Tab OpenTask view
Windows key + "+" keyZoom in using the magnifier
Windows key + "-" keyZoom out using the magnifier
Ctrl + Shift + EscOpen Task Manager

Dialog Box Shortcuts

Keyboard ShortcutAction
CTRL+TABMove forward through tabs
CTRL+SHIFT+TABMove backward through tabs
TABMove forward through options
SHIFT+TABMove backward through options
ALT+Underlined letterCarry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option
ENTERCarry out the command for the active option or button
SPACEBARSelect or clear the check box if the active option is a check box
Arrow keysSelect a button if the active option is a group of option buttons
F1Display Help
F4Display the items in the active list
BACKSPACEOpen a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box

Accessibility Shortcuts

Keyboard ShortcutAction
Right SHIFT for eight secondsSwitch FilterKeys on and off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREENSwitch High Contrast on and off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCKSwitch MouseKeys on and off
SHIFT five timesSwitch StickyKeys on and off
NUM LOCK for five secondsSwitch ToggleKeys on and off
Windows Key+UOpen Utility Manager

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