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Window

Basic Shortcuts

CommandDescription
F1Display Help
Ctrl + XCut the selected item
Ctrl + CCopy the selected item
Ctrl + VPaste the selected item
Ctrl + ZUndo an action
Ctrl + YRedo an action
Ctrl + ASelect All
Ctrl + FFind
Ctrl + PPrint
Ctrl + SSave
Ctrl + TOpen New Tab
Ctrl + OOpen
Ctrl + +Increase the size
Ctrl + -Decrease the size
Ctrl + DDelete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin
Ctrl + EOpen Search (in most apps)
Ctrl + RRefresh the active window
Ctrl + Right ArrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the next word
Ctrl + Left ArrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the previous word
Ctrl + Down ArrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph
Ctrl + Up ArrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph
Ctrl + Shift + EscOpen Task Manager
Alt + F4Close the current program window
Alt + TabSwitch between open windows (hold Alt and use Tab to switch)
Alt + EscSwitch between open windows in the order they were opened

Windows Keys Shortcuts

CommandDescription
WinDisplay or hide the Start screen
Win + ,See your desktop until you release the keys
Win + DDisplay and hide the desktop
Win + EOpen File Explorer
Win + LLock your PC
Win + VOpen clipboard
Win + XOpen the Quick Link menu
Win + TabOpen task view
Win + MMinimize all windows
Win + ROpen the Run dialog box
Win + AOpen the Action Center
Win + IOpen settings
Win + CLaunch Cortana in listening mode
Win + SSearch/Launch Cortana
Win + .Use emoji in any app
Win + Ctrl + DCreate new virtual desktop
Win + Ctrl + F4Close the current virtual desktop
Win + Ctrl + Left/Right ArrowSwitch between virtual desktops
Win + Left/Right ArrowSnap current window to left or right
Win + PrtScn / Fn + Win + SpacebarTake a screenshot
Win + Shift + SOpen Windows Snipping Tool
Win + Up ArrowMaximize window
Win + Number KeyOpen app from taskbar by its position number

File Explorer Shortcuts

CommandDescription
Ctrl + WClose the current window
Shift + TabSet focus on side bar
Ctrl + NDuplicate File Explorer
Ctrl + Shift + NCreate a new folder
Alt + ←Navigate to previous folder
Ctrl + LNavigate to the address bar
F2Rename file or folder
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