Common Windows Short Keys:
Short keys reduces average time than to use mouse to point at an object on the screen.| Short Key | Discription |
|---|---|
| Windows key | Open or close start menu. |
| Windows key + D | Display desktop. |
| Windows key + Alt + D | Display and hide date on desktop. |
| Windows key + E | Open file explorer. |
| Windows key + I | Open Settings. |
| Windows key + L | Lock your computer. |
| Windows key + M | Minimize all windows. |
| Windows key + Shift + M | Maximize all windows. |
| Windows key + R | Open run dialog box. |
| Windows key + S | Open search. |
| Windows key + T | cycle through apps on task bar. |
| Windows key + U | Open Ease of Access Center. |
| Windows key + Number | Open app pinned in [Number] position on the task bar. |
| Windows key + Up / Down Arrow | Maximize / Minimize the window. |
| Windows key + Left / Right Arrow | Maximize window to the left / right side of the screen. |
| Windows key + Tab | Open task view. |
| Windows key + Pause | Display System Properties. |
| Windows key + Plus(+) | Open magnifier. |
| Windows key + Esc | Exit magnifier. |
| Ctrl + A | Select all the items in the window. |
| Ctrl + C | Copy the selected item to the clipboard. |
| Ctrl + X | Cut the selected item. |
| Ctrl + V | Paste content from clipboard. |
| Ctrl + W | Close the active window. |
| Ctrl + S | Save the document or file. |
| Ctrl + O | Open a file or document. |
| Ctrl + N | Open a new window. |
| Ctrl + Shift + N | Create new folder. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open task manager. |
| Ctrl + Tab | Move through tabs. |
| Ctrl + D or Delete | Delete and move to recycle bin. |
| Shift + Delete | Delete without moving to recycle bin. |
| Shift + Arrow | Select more than one item. |
| F1 | Open Help. |
| F2 | Rename the selected item. |
| F3 | Open Search feature of active application. |
| F5 | Refresh the active window. |
| F11 | Toggle full screen mode. |
| Alt | Activate menu bar. |
| Alt + F4 | Close active application. |
| Alt + Enter | Display properties for selected item. |
| Alt + Print Screen | Copy current window screen |
| Alt + Tab | Switch between open applications. |
| Alt + Left Arrow | Go back one folder. |
| Alt + Right Arrow | Go forward one folder. |
| Esc | Cancel the current task. |
| Home | Move cursor to the top of scrollable control. |
| End | Move cursor to the bottom of scrollable control. |