Master Windows Keyboard Shortcuts: Your Ultimate Guide

In today’s fast-paced digital world, efficiency is key. Whether you’re a student, professional, or casual computer user, mastering Windows keyboard shortcuts can significantly boost your productivity and simplify daily tasks. These shortcuts allow you to perform common actions like copying text, switching applications, and managing files without relying solely on a mouse.

Our comprehensive guide covers 100+ Windows keyboard shortcuts, ranging from basic functions to advanced commands, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Bookmark this page and start incorporating these shortcuts into your workflow to save valuable time and effort!

S. No.	Shortcut Key	Use/Function
1	Ctrl + C	Copy selected item to the clipboard.
2	Ctrl + X	Cut the selected item.
3	Ctrl + V	Paste the copied or cut item.
4	Ctrl + Z	Undo the last action.
5	Ctrl + Y	Redo the last undone action.
6	Ctrl + A	Select all items in the current window or document.
7	Ctrl + S	Save the current document or file.
8	Ctrl + P	Print the current document or file.
9	Ctrl + F	Open the Find bar to search within the document or web page.
10	Ctrl + H	Open the Find and Replace dialog box.
11	Ctrl + N	Open a new window or document.
12	Ctrl + W	Close the current window or tab.
13	Ctrl + T	Open a new tab in the browser.
14	Ctrl + Tab	Switch to the next tab in a browser.
15	Ctrl + Shift + Tab	Switch to the previous tab in a browser.
16	Ctrl + D	Bookmark the current webpage in the browser.
17	Alt + Tab	Switch between open applications.
18	Alt + F4	Close the currently active window or application.
19	Alt + Enter	Open the properties dialog for the selected item.
20	Windows + D	Show or hide the desktop.
21	Windows + E	Open File Explorer.
22	Windows + L	Lock the computer.
23	Windows + M	Minimize all windows.
24	Windows + Shift + M	Restore minimized windows.
25	Windows + R	Open the Run dialog box.
26	Windows + I	Open Settings.
27	Windows + S	Open the search bar.
28	Windows + Tab	Open Task View to see all open windows and desktops.
29	Ctrl + Shift + Esc	Open the Task Manager directly.
30	Ctrl + Alt + Del	Open a menu with Lock, Switch User, Sign Out, or Task Manager.
31	PrtScn	Take a screenshot of the entire screen.
32	Alt + PrtScn	Take a screenshot of the active window.
33	Windows + Shift + S	Take a screenshot of a specific area using Snipping Tool.
34	Windows + (+/-)	Zoom in or out using the Magnifier tool.
35	Windows + P	Switch display modes (e.g., Extend, Duplicate).
36	Windows + Ctrl + D	Create a new virtual desktop.
37	Windows + Ctrl + F4	Close the current virtual desktop.
38	Windows + Arrow Keys	Snap windows to the sides or corners of the screen.
39	Ctrl + Shift + N	Create a new folder in File Explorer.
40	F2	Rename the selected item.
41	F5	Refresh the active window or webpage.
42	F11	Toggle full-screen mode in the browser or File Explorer.
43	Ctrl + Shift + T	Reopen the last closed tab in a browser.
44	Ctrl + Esc	Open the Start menu.
45	Ctrl + Backspace	Delete the previous word.
46	Ctrl + Delete	Delete the next word.
47	Ctrl + Arrow Key	Move the cursor by words instead of letters.
48	Shift + Arrow Key	Select text letter by letter.
49	Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Key	Select text word by word.
50	Ctrl + Space	Select the entire column in Excel.
43	Ctrl + Shift + T	Reopen the last closed tab in a browser.
44	Ctrl + Shift + Esc	Open the Task Manager directly.
45	Ctrl + Esc	Open the Start menu.
46	Ctrl + Backspace	Delete the previous word.
47	Ctrl + Delete	Delete the next word.
48	Ctrl + Arrow Key	Move the cursor by words instead of letters.
49	Shift + Arrow Key	Select text letter by letter.
50	Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Key	Select text word by word.
51	Ctrl + Space	Select the entire column in Excel.
52	Ctrl + Shift + Space	Select the entire row in Excel.
53	Ctrl + Enter	Insert a page break in Word or execute a highlighted command in Command Prompt.
54	Ctrl + Home	Move to the beginning of the document.
55	Ctrl + End	Move to the end of the document.
56	Windows + U	Open Ease of Access settings.
57	Windows + K	Open the Connect panel to pair with wireless devices.
58	Windows + G	Open the Game Bar.
59	Windows + Ctrl + Left/Right	Switch between virtual desktops.
60	Ctrl + Alt + Arrow Keys	Rotate the screen (on supported devices).
61	Ctrl + L	Focus the address bar in a browser.
62	Ctrl + Shift + Delete	Open the clear browsing data dialog in a browser.
63	Windows + . (Period)	Open the emoji keyboard.
64	Shift + Delete	Permanently delete an item without moving it to the Recycle Bin.
65	Alt + Space	Open the system menu for the active window (e.g., Restore, Minimize, Close).
66	Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B	Restart the graphics driver.
67	Ctrl + Numpad +	Zoom in (in supported applications like browsers or Photoshop).
68	Ctrl + Numpad -	Zoom out (in supported applications).
69	Alt + Up Arrow	Navigate to the parent folder in File Explorer.
70	Alt + Left Arrow	Go back in File Explorer or a browser.
71	Alt + Right Arrow	Go forward in File Explorer or a browser.
72	Windows + H	Open the dictation tool.
73	Ctrl + Shift + V	Paste without formatting.
74	Alt + Esc	Cycle through open applications in the order they were opened.
75	Windows + X	Open the Quick Link menu (Power User menu).
76	Ctrl + Shift + N	Create a new folder in File Explorer.
77	Ctrl + Shift + E	Expand all folders in the Navigation pane in File Explorer.
78	Ctrl + Up Arrow	Scroll up in a webpage without moving the cursor.
79	Ctrl + Down Arrow	Scroll down in a webpage without moving the cursor.
80	Windows + Shift + Left/Right	Move an active window to another monitor.
81	Ctrl + Alt + Tab	View all open windows and apps (similar to Alt + Tab, but stays open).
82	Ctrl + Shift + U	Underline text in applications like Word.
83	Ctrl + Shift + L	Create a bullet list in Word.
84	Windows + Pause/Break	Open System Properties.
85	Windows + F	Open the Feedback Hub.
86	Ctrl + 1, 2, 3…	Switch between browser tabs based on their number.
87	Windows + Shift + S	Capture a portion of the screen.
88	Alt + Shift + Tab	Switch between open apps in reverse order.
89	Ctrl + Shift + P	Open a private browsing window in most browsers.
90	Ctrl + ` (Grave Accent)	Open the console in applications like Visual Studio Code.
91	Ctrl + K	Insert a hyperlink in Word or email clients.
92	Ctrl + Q	Close a document in some programs.
93	Ctrl + O	Open a file in most programs.
94	Windows + Ctrl + F	Search for PCs on the network.
95	Windows + B	Focus the notification area (system tray).
96	Ctrl + Shift + T	Reopen the last closed tab in a browser.
97	Windows + Shift + M	Restore minimized windows from the taskbar.
98	Shift + Click on Taskbar App	Open a new instance of the application.
99	Ctrl + Shift + N	Open an incognito window in Google Chrome.
100	Windows + Ctrl + Shift + C	Copy the color code using the Snipping Tool.

Keyboard shortcuts are the secret weapon of tech-savvy users, enabling quick and seamless navigation through Windows. By memorizing these commands, you can minimize repetitive mouse clicks and focus on what truly matters.

From creating virtual desktops to managing browser tabs, these shortcuts are designed to make multitasking easier than ever. Start with the basics and gradually explore advanced shortcuts for managing files, screenshots, and system settings. The more you practice, the more second nature they’ll become.

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Master Windows Keyboard Shortcuts: Your Ultimate Guide

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