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Keyboard shortcuts

Windows shortcuts you should know

by amreos
June 16, 2021
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Last Updated on June 16, 2021 by avracham

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1 keyboard shortcuts
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Keyboard shortcuts for Windows logo key
1.3 Copy and paste keyboard shortcuts and other generic shortcuts
1.4 File Explorer keyboard shortcuts
1.5 Conclusion

Introduction

 

In this post ” Keyboard shortcuts “, I will provide you the important keyboard shortcuts related to Windows Logo Key, file explorer shortcuts, and copy and paste shortcuts.

These shortcuts provide a quick way to perform repetitive tasks that can take a long time during the long process of typing or programming a line of commands.

 

Keyboard shortcuts for Windows logo key

 

Firstly, let’s begin with shortcuts related to the windows logo button. This button when you press it with some other buttons will make your task a lot easier. This combination makes a lot of functions depending on which button you press with the Windows logo button.

So, here is a full table of all the functions related to the Windows Logo Key:

 

Press this keyTo do this
Windows logo keyOpen or close the Start menu
Windows logo key + AOpen Action Centre
Windows logo key + BTo focus on the notification area
Windows logo key + COpen Cortana in listening mode

Notes

This shortcut is turned off by default.

To turn it on, select Start > Settings > Cortana, and turn on the switch under Let Cortana listen to my orders when

you press the Windows logo key + C.

Cortana is only available in certain countries/regions, and some Cortana features may not be available everywhere.

If Cortana is not available or is off, you can still use the search feature.
Windows logo key + Shift + CTo open the list of icons
Windows logo key + DDesktop display and hide
Windows + Alt + D logo keyDisplay and hide the date and time on the desktop
Windows logo key + EOpen File Explorer
Windows + F logo keyOpen the “feedback center” and get a screenshot
The Windows + G logo keyOpens the game bar when you open the game
Windows logo key + HStart dictation
Windows logo key + IOpen the settings
Windows logo key + JSet the focus on the Windows hint when one is available

When the Windows hint appears, you can move the focus to the hint.

Pressing the keyboard shortcuts again moves the focus to the item on the screen to which the Windows hint is docked.
The Windows + K logo keyOpens the quick procedure for calling
Windows logo key + LLock your PC or switch accounts
Windows + M logo keyMinimizes all Windows
Windows logo key + OLock device orientation
Windows logo key + PChoose presentation mode
Windows logo key + Ctrl + QOpen quick help
Windows + R logo keyOpen the Run dialog box
Windows + s logo keyOpen the search
Windows logo key + Shift + SGet a screenshot of a part of the screen
Windows logo key + TNavigate between applications on the taskbar
The Windows + U logo keyOpens the Accessibility Center
Windows logo key + VOpen clipboard.

Note

Select Start > Settings > System > Clipboard and turn on the switch between clipboard history to activate the shortcut.
Windows logo key + Shift + VTo navigate between notifications
The Windows + X logo keyOpens the “Quick Link” menu
Windows logo key + YInput switches between Windows Mixed Reality and your desktop
Windows logo key + ZShows the commands available in an app in full-screen mode
Windows logo key + point (.) Or semicolon (;)Open the emoticon Symbols panel
Windows logo key + comma (,)Take a temporary peek at the desktop
Windows logo key + PauseDisplay the dialog box "system properties"
Windows logo key + Ctrl + FSearch for computers (if you are on a network)
Windows logo key + Shift + MRestore minimized windows on the desktop
Windows logo key + numberOpen the desktop and start the app installed on the taskbar in the situation indicated by the figure.

If the application is already running, switch to that app.
Windows logo key + Shift + desktopUnlock the number and start a new instance of the desktop application installed on the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Windows logo key + Ctrl + numberOpen the desktop and go to the last active window of the application installed on the taskbar in the mode indicated by the number.
Windows logo key + Alt + numberOpen the desktop and open the “quick access menu” of the application installed on the taskbar in the situation indicated by the figure.
Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + desktopUnlock the number and open a new instance of the application located in the designated position on the taskbar as administrator.
The Windows + Tab logo keyOpens "Task View"
Windows logo key + Up arrowMaximize the window
Windows logo key + down arrowRemove the current app from the screen or minimize the desktop window
Windows logo key + arrow to the leftEnlarges the application window or desktop window to the right side of the screen.
Windows logo key + arrow to the rightEnlarge the application window or desktop window to the left side of the screen
Windows + Home logo keyMinimize all desktop windows except the active window (restore all windows when performing a second press)
Windows logo key + Shift + Up arrowMaximize the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen
Windows logo key + Shift + Down arrowRestore/minimize Windows Active Desktop vertically, maintaining width
Windows logo key + Shift + Right Arrow Left arrowMove an app or window on the desktop from one monitor to another.
Windows logo key + spacebarSwitch input language and keyboard layout
Windows logo key + Ctrl + spacebarChange for predefined input
Windows logo key + Ctrl + EnterRun “narrator”
Windows logo key + plus sign ( + )Open magnifier
Windows logo key + forward slashStart remapping IME
Windows logo key + Ctrl + VOpen shoulder presses
Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + BAlert PC from black or empty screen

 

Copy and paste keyboard shortcuts and other generic shortcuts

 

Now, let’s talk about other combinations that may you know some of them and already use daily. (Ctrl) button and (Alt) button play a big part in these shortcuts. When you use these buttons with other buttons it performs a command for sure. In order to ease your task and save your time.

So, here are another table of these combinations to help you out:

 

Press this keyTo do this
Ctrl + XCut the selected item
Ctrl + C or ( Ctrl + Insert )Copy the selected item
Ctrl + V or ( Shift + Insert )Paste the selected item
Ctrl + ZUndo the action
Alt + TabSwitch between open applications
Alt + F4Close the active item or exit the active app
F2Rename the selected item
F3Search for a file or folder in File Explorer
F4View the address bar list in File Explorer
F5Update the active window
F6Navigate between screen elements in the window or on the desktop
F10Activates the menu bar in the active app
Alt + F8To show the password on the login screen
Alt + EscNavigate between items in the order in which they were opened
Alt + underlined letterPerform the command for that character
Alt + EnterDisplay properties of the selected item
Alt + SpacebarOpens the shortcut menu of the active window
Alt + Page UpMove up one screen
Alt + Page DownMove one screen down
Ctrl + F4Closes the active document
Ctrl + ASelect all items in a document or window
Ctrl + D or (Delete)Delete the selected item and move it to the “Recycle Bin”
Ctrl + RRefresh the active window
Ctrl + Yre-Action
Ctrl + right arrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the next word
Ctrl + Left arrow Move 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 + Alt + TabUse the arrow keys to switch between all open apps
Alt + Shift + arrow keysIf you focus on a panel or group in the Start menu, they are moved in the selected direction.
Ctrl + Shift + arrow keysIf you focus on a panel in the Start menu, they are moved to another panel to create a folder
Ctrl + arrow keysResize the Start menu when it is open
Ctrl + arrow key (to move to an item)+spacebarSelect multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop
Ctrl + Shift with one of the arrow keysTo select a block of text
Ctrl + EscOpen the Start menu
Ctrl + Shift + EscOpen the "task manager"
Ctrl + ShiftSwitch the keyboard layout when multiple keyboard layouts are available
Ctrl + spacebarTurn the input method editor (IME) for the Chinese language on or off
Shift + F10Display the shortcut menu for the selected item
Key Shift with any arrow keySelect more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document
Shift + DeleteDelete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first
EscTerminate or exit the current task
PrtScn key Take a screenshot of the entire screen and copy it to the clipboard

 

File Explorer keyboard shortcuts

 

On File Explorer, you need shortcuts to finish what you want to do quickly. So, I gathered important shortcuts that you will use daily when you on File Explorer.

Here is the table of File Explorer shortcuts:

 

Press this KeyTo do this
Alt + DSpecify the address bar
Ctrl + ECheck the search box
Ctrl + FCheck the search box
Ctrl + NOpen a new window
Ctrl + WClose the active window
Ctrl + mouse scroll wheelChange the size and appearance of the icons of files and folders
Ctrl + Shift + EDisplay all folders above the selected folder
Ctrl + Shift + NCreate a new folder
Num Lock + (*)Display all subfolders under the selected folder
Num Lock + (+)Display the contents of the selected folder
Num Lock + (-)Collapse the selected
Alt + PPreview panel display
Alt + EnterOpen the properties dialog box for the selected item
Alt + arrow key to the rightView the next folder
Alt + Top arrow keyView the parent folder
Alt + arrow key to the leftDisplay the previous folder
Backspace keyDisplay the previous folder
Right arrow Display the current selection (if it's collapsed), or select the first subfolder.
Left arrow Collapses the current selection (if it's expanded), or select the parent folder.
EndDisplay the bottom of the active window
Home Display the top of the active window
F11Enlarge or minimize the active window

 

Conclusion

 

In conclusion, I can say that keyboard shortcuts are widely used in almost all applications and operating systems to provide easier access and faster task completion. Although some users may find it difficult to learn all combinations of shortcuts, Windows shortcuts are extremely useful for advanced users who need to type or execute commands at a fast rate.

I find using these shortcuts so amazing. It makes my work easier and quicker, so do you. I advise you guys to learn these shortcuts.

 

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amreos
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