| Windows key |
Open or close Start Menu |
| Windows key + A |
Open Action Center |
| Windows key + C |
Open Cortana in listening mode |
| Windows key + D |
Display and hide the desktop |
| Windows key + E |
Open File Explorer |
| Windows key + G |
Open Game bar when a game is open |
| Windows key + H |
Open the Share charm |
| Windows key + I |
Open Settings |
| Windows key + K |
Open the Connect quick action |
| Windows key + L |
Lock your PC or switch accounts |
| Windows key + M |
Minimize all windows |
| Windows key + R |
Open Run dialog box |
| Windows key + S |
Open Search |
| Windows key + U |
Open Ease of Access Center |
| Windows key + X |
Open Quick Link menu |
| Windows key + Number |
Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number |
| Windows key + Left Arrow |
Snap app windows left |
| Windows key + Right Arrow |
Snap app windows right |
| Windows key + Up Arrow |
Maximize app windows |
| Windows key + Down Arrow |
Minimize app windows |
| Windows key + Comma (,) |
Temporarily peek at the desktop |
| Windows key + Ctrl + D |
Add a virtual desktop |
| Windows key + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow |
Switch between virtual desktops |
| Windows key + Ctrl + F4 |
Close the current virtual desktop |
| Windows key + Enter |
Open Narrator |
| Windows key + Home |
Minimize all but the active window (restores on second press) |
| Windows key + PrtScn |
Capture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder |
| Windows key + Shift + Up Arrow |
Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen |
| Windows key + Tab |
Open Task View |
| Windows key + + |
Zoom in using the Magnifier |
| Windows key + – |
Zoom out using the Magnifier |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc |
Open Task Manager |
| Alt + Tab |
Switch between open apps |
| Alt + Left Arrow |
Go back |
| Alt + Right Arrow |
Go forward |
| Alt + Page Up |
Move up one screen |
| Alt + Page Down |
Move down one screen |
| Ctrl + Alt + Tab |
View open apps |
| Ctrl + C |
Copy selected items |
| Ctrl + X |
Cut selected items |
| Ctrl + V |
Paste copied content |
| Ctrl + A |
Select all content |
| Ctrl + Z |
Undo an action |
| Ctrl + Y |
Redo an action |
| Ctrl + D |
Delete the selected item and move to Recycle Bin |
| Ctrl + Esc |
Open Start Menu |
| Ctrl + Shift |
Switch the keyboard layout |
| Ctrl + F4 |
Close the active window |
