Windows 10 Shortcut Keys

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:53:18 +0000

Here are some useful Windows 10 shortcut keys you might find useful. Do you know any others I missed?

Windows logo key = Open and close start menu
Windows logo key + A = Open Notifications
Windows key + Pause = Display System
Windows logo key + C = Open Cortana in listening mode
Windows key + D = Hide or display desktop
Windows key + M = Minimize all windows
Windows key + E = Open File Explorer
Windows key + F = Begin feedback dialogue
Windows key + Shift + M = Restore minimized windows to desktop
Ctrl + Windows key + F = Search for other computers on the same network
Windows key + L = Lock computer or switch users
Windows key + R = Open run dialogue box
Windows key + T = Cycle through Taskbar programs
Windows key + number = Start program pinned to the Taskbar in the position indicated by the number
Shift + Windows key + number = Start a new instance of the program pinned to the Taskbar in the position indicated by the number
Ctrl + Windows key + number = Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the Taskbar in the position indicated by the number
Alt + Windows key + number = Open the jump list for the program pinned to the Taskbar in the position indicated by the number
Windows key + V = Open the clipboard
Windows key + tab = Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D
Ctrl + Windows key + tab = Use arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D
Ctrl + Windows + B = Switch to a program that displays a message in the notification area
Windows key + Up Arrow = Maximize window
Windows key + Down Arrow = Minimize the desktop window
Windows key + Right Arrow = Maximize window on right side of the screen
Windows key + Left Arrow = Maximize window on the left side of the screen
Windows key + Home = Minimize all except the active window
Windows key + Shift + Up Arrow = Stretch the window from the top and bottom of the screen
Windows key + Shift + Left Arrow or Right Arrow = Move an open window or app from one monitor to another
Windows key + P = Select a presentation display mode
Windows key + G = Open the Game bar
Windows key + U = Open Ease of Access Center
Windows key + X = Open the Quick Link menu
Windows key + Ctrl + M = Open the Magnifier app

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Windows 10 Shortcut Keys