Microsoft Helpful Keystrokes
- nlugo310
- Jun 14
- 2 min read
Here’s a clean, web-ready list of essential Microsoft Windows keyboard shortcuts, ideal for posting on your website. Each shortcut is grouped by function for easy browsing.
Essential Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
General Shortcuts
Ctrl + C Copy selected item.
Ctrl + X Cut selected item.
Ctrl + V Paste copied or cut item.
Ctrl + Z Undo an action.
Ctrl + A Select all items in a window or document.
Delete Delete selected item.
Shift + Delete Permanently delete selected item (bypasses Recycle Bin).
Windows Key Shortcuts
Windows Key Open or close the Start menu.
Windows Key + D Show or hide the desktop.
Windows Key + E Open File Explorer.
Windows Key + L Lock your PC.
Windows Key + I Open Settings.
Windows Key + Tab Open Task View.
Windows Key + S Open Search.
Windows Key + X Open Quick Link menu.
Windows Key + M Minimize all windows.
Windows Key + Shift + M Restore minimized windows.
Windows Key + R Open the Run dialog box.
Windows Key + P Choose a presentation display mode.
Windows Key + Shift + S Capture a screenshot of a selected region.
Windows Key + Up Arrow Maximize the active window.
Windows Key + Down Arrow Minimize the active window.
Windows Key + Left/Right Arrow Snap window to the left or right side of the screen.
Taskbar Shortcuts
Windows Key + Number (0-9)Open the app pinned to the taskbar in that position.
Windows Key + T Cycle through apps on the taskbar.
File Explorer Shortcuts
Alt + D Select the address bar.
Ctrl + N Open a new window.
Ctrl + W Close the current window.
Ctrl + Shift + N Create a new folder.
Accessibility Shortcuts
Windows Key + U Open Accessibility settings.
Windows Key + Plus (+)Open Magnifier and zoom in.
Windows Key + Minus (-)Zoom out with Magnifier.
Windows Key + Esc Exit Magnifier.
Virtual Desktop Shortcuts
Windows Key + Ctrl + D Add a new virtual desktop.
Windows Key + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow Switch between virtual desktops.
Windows Key + Ctrl + F4 Close the current virtual desktop.
Miscellaneous
Alt + Tab Switch between open apps.
Alt + F4 Close the active window or app.
F2 Rename selected item.
F5 Refresh the active window.
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