Windows provides a variety of keyboard shortcuts to enhance productivity and ease of use. Here are some common and useful Windows shortcuts:
General Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + C: Copy the selected item.
- Ctrl + X: Cut the selected item.
- Ctrl + V: Paste the copied or cut item.
- Ctrl + Z: Undo an action.
- Ctrl + Y: Redo an action.
- Ctrl + A: Select all items in a document or window.
- Ctrl + S: Save the current document or file.
- Ctrl + P: Print the current document or file.
- Alt + Tab: Switch between open apps.
- Alt + F4: Close the active item or exit the active app.
- Win + D: Display and hide the desktop.
- Win + L: Lock your PC.
- Win + E: Open File Explorer.
- Win + R: Open the Run dialog box.
- Win + S: Open search.
- Win + I: Open Settings.
Window Management:
- Win + Up Arrow: Maximize the window.
- Win + Down Arrow: Minimize the window.
- Win + Left Arrow: Snap the window to the left half of the screen.
- Win + Right Arrow: Snap the window to the right half of the screen.
- Win + Home: Minimize all windows except the active window.
- Win + Shift + Up Arrow: Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.
- Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow: Move an app or window from one monitor to another.
Virtual Desktops:
- Win + Tab: Open Task View.
- Win + Ctrl + D: Add a virtual desktop.
- Win + Ctrl + Right/Left Arrow: Switch between virtual desktops.
- Win + Ctrl + F4: Close the current virtual desktop.
Accessibility:
- Win + Plus (+): Open Magnifier and zoom in.
- Win + Minus (-): Zoom out in Magnifier.
- Win + Esc: Exit Magnifier.
- Win + U: Open Ease of Access Center.
- Win + Enter: Open Narrator.
Command Prompt:
- Ctrl + C: Copy selected text.
- Ctrl + V: Paste text.
- Ctrl + M: Enter Mark mode.
- Arrow Keys: Move the cursor in the direction specified.
- Ctrl + Arrow Keys: Move the cursor one word at a time.
- Shift + Arrow Keys: Select text in the direction specified.
- Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys: Select a block of text.
- Ctrl + Home/End: Move the cursor to the beginning or end of the buffer.
File Explorer:
- Alt + D: Select the address bar.
- Ctrl + E/F: Select the search box.
- Ctrl + N: Open a new window.
- Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder.
- Alt + Enter: Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item.
- F2: Rename the selected item.
- F3: Search for a file or folder.
- F4: Display the address bar list.
- F5: Refresh the active window.
- F6: Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop.
These shortcuts can greatly speed up your workflow and make navigating and managing your Windows environment more efficient.
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