Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts list:
We have compiled a list of the most useful Windows 10 shortcuts that will make your job at work and play much easier. This list includes shortcuts for opening Cortana, locking the orientation, working with virtual desktops and much more. Additionally, you can also read our article on the new Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts in Command Prompt and make things hassle-free.
So, here is an interesting list of Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts:
Windows keyboard shortcuts
Function
Windows+1, +2, etc.
Switch to the desktop and launch the n th application in the taskbar. For example, +1 launches whichever application is first in the list, numbered from left to right.
Windows+A Open the action center.
Windows+B Highlight the notification area.
Windows+C
Launch Cortana into listening mode. Users can begin to speak to Cortana immediately
Windows+D
Switch between Show Desktop (hides/shows any applications and other windows) and the previous state.
Windows+E
Switch to the desktop and launch File Explorer with the Quick Access tab displayed.
Windows+H Open the Share charm.
Windows+I Open the Settings app.
Windows+K
Open the Connect pane to connect to wireless displays and audio devices.
Windows+L Lock the device and go to the
Lock screen.
Windows+M Switch to the desktop and minimize all open windows.
Windows+O Lock device orientation.
Windows+P
Open the Project pane to search and connect to external displays and projectors.
Windows+R Display the Run dialog box.
Windows+S Launch Cortana. Users can begin to type a query immediately.
Windows+T Cycle through the apps on the taskbar.
Windows+U Launch the Ease of Access Center.
Windows+V Cycle through notifications.
Windows+X Open the advanced menu in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Windows+Z Open the app-specific command bar.
Windows
+ENTER Launch Narrator.
Windows
+SPACEBAR
Switch input language and keyboard layout.
Windows
+TAB Open Task view.
Windows+, Peek at the desktop.
Windows
+Plus Sign Zoom in.
Windows
+Minus Sign Zoom out.
Windows
+ESCAPE Close Magnifier.
Windows
+LEFT ARROW
Dock the active window to the left half of the monitor.
Windows
+RIGHT ARROW Dock the active window to the right half of the monitor.
Windows
+UP ARROW
Maximize the active window vertically and horizontally.
Windows
+DOWN ARROW
Restore or minimize the active window.
Windows
+SHIFT+UP ARROW
Maximize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width.
Windows
+SHIFT+
DOWN ARROW
Restore or minimize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width.
Windows
+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the left.
Windows
+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the right.
Windows
+HOME
Minimize all nonactive windows; restore on second keystroke.
Windows
+PRNT SCRN
Take a picture of the screen and place it in the
Computer>Pictures>Screenshots folder.
Windows
+CTRL+LEFT/RIGHT arrow
Switch to the next or previous virtual desktop.
Windows
+CTRL+D Create a new virtual desktop.
Windows
+CTRL+F4 Close the current virtual desktop.
Windows+? Launch the Windows Feedback App.
If you are also aware of some other cool Windows Keyboard shortcuts, let us know in the comment section below.
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