CommandDescriptionF1Display HelpCtrl + XCut the selected itemCtrl + CCopy the selected itemCtrl + VPaste the selected itemCtrl + ZUndo an actionCtrl + YRedo an actionCtrl + ASelect allCtrl + FFind/search within the active appCtrl + PPrintCtrl + SSaveCtrl + TOpen new tab (in supported apps)Ctrl + OOpen a fileCtrl + +Increase zoom / sizeCtrl + -Decrease zoom / sizeCtrl + DDelete selected item (moves to Recycle Bin)Ctrl + Shift + DCreate bookmark (in browsers)Ctrl + EOpen search (varies by app)Ctrl + RRefresh the active windowCtrl + Right ArrowMove cursor to beginning of next wordCtrl + Left ArrowMove cursor to beginning of previous wordCtrl + Down ArrowMove cursor to beginning of next paragraphCtrl + Up ArrowMove cursor to beginning of previous paragraphCtrl + Shift + EscOpen Task ManagerAlt + F4Close the current program windowAlt + TabSwitch between open windows (hold Alt and press Tab repeatedly)Alt + EscSwitch between open windows in the order they were openedAlt + SpaceOpen the window control menuAlt + EnterDisplay properties of selected item

CommandDescriptionWinOpen/close Start menuWin + ,Peek at desktop until keys are releasedWin + DShow or hide desktopWin + EOpen File ExplorerWin + LLock your PCWin + VOpen clipboard historyWin + XOpen Quick Link menuWin + TabOpen Task View (switch & manage virtual desktops)Win + MMinimize all windowsWin + Shift + MRestore minimized windowsWin + ROpen Run dialogWin + AOpen Action Center / Quick SettingsWin + IOpen SettingsWin + CLaunch Cortana (if enabled)Win + SSearch WindowsWin + . / Win + ;Open emoji & symbol pickerWin + Ctrl + DCreate new virtual desktopWin + Ctrl + F4Close current virtual desktopWin + Ctrl + Left / Right ArrowSwitch between virtual desktopsWin + Left / Right ArrowSnap window to left or right half of screenWin + Up ArrowMaximize current windowWin + Down ArrowRestore / minimize current windowWin + Shift + Left / Right ArrowMove app to another monitorWin + Number Key (1–9)Open app pinned to taskbar by its position numberWin + PrtScnTake screenshot and save to Pictures\ScreenshotsFn + Win + SpacebarChange keyboard layout / input methodWin + Shift + SOpen Snipping Tool / Snip & SketchWin + GOpen Xbox Game BarWin + KConnect to wireless display / audio

CommandDescriptionCtrl + WClose the current windowCtrl + NOpen a new File Explorer windowCtrl + Shift + NCreate a new folderAlt + ←Go to previous folderAlt + →Go to next folderAlt + ↑Go up one levelCtrl + LFocus the address barAlt + DSelect address barF2Rename selected file or folderF4Display address bar listF5Refresh current folderCtrl + Shift + EExpand all folders in navigation paneShift + TabMove focus to the sidebarEndGo to bottom of listHomeGo to top of listNumPad *Expand all subfolders

CommandDescriptionCtrl + Shift + Click AppOpen app as administratorShift + Right Click ItemShow extended context menuWin + PauseOpen System PropertiesWin + BreakDisplay System info (older versions)Win + UOpen Ease of Access CenterWin + PProject screen / display switch menuWin + FSearch for files/foldersWin + BFocus system tray areaWin + HStart dictation (voice typing)Win + OLock device orientationWin + TCycle through apps on taskbarWin + QSearch apps and settings