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Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

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General Shortcuts:

  • Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V, Ctrl + X: Copy, Paste, and Cut respectively.
  • Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
  • Ctrl + A: Select all items in a document or folder.
  • Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.

File Explorer Shortcuts:

  • Win + E: Open File Explorer.
  • Ctrl + N: Open a new File Explorer window.
  • Alt + Enter: Display the properties of the selected item.

Window Management:

  • Win + D: Minimize or restore all open windows.
  • Win + Z: Snap windows side by side to keep your desktop neat and orderly
  • Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications.
  • Win + Arrow keys: Snap the active window to different sides of the screen.

Screen Capture:

  • PrtScn: Capture the entire screen to the clipboard.
  • Alt + PrtScn: Capture only the active window to the clipboard.
  • Win + Shift + S: Open the Snipping Tool for capturing a selected portion.

Taskbar and Start Menu:

  • Win: Open or close the Start Menu.
  • Win + number (1-9): Open the corresponding application on the taskbar.
  • Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager directly.

Web Browsing Shortcuts:

  • Ctrl + T: Open a new tab in your web browser.
  • Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab.
  • Ctrl + L: Highlight the URL bar.
  • Ctrl + W: Close the active tab.

Text Editing Shortcuts:

  • Ctrl + B, I, U: Bold, italicize, and underline text.
  • Ctrl + Arrow keys: Move the cursor to the beginning or end of a word.
  • Ctrl + Shift + Arrow keys: Highlight text in increments.

System Shortcuts:

  • Win + I: Open Settings.
  • Win + R: Open the Run dialog.
  • Ctrl + Alt + Del: Open the Security options menu.

Virtual Desktops:

  • Win + Tab: Open Task View for managing virtual desktops.
  • Ctrl + Win + D: Create a new virtual desktop.
  • Ctrl + Win + Left/Right Arrow: Switch between virtual desktops.

Conclusion:

These Windows keyboard shortcuts can significantly enhance your efficiency and make navigating through the operating system a breeze. Whether you're managing files, browsing the web, or handling various tasks, incorporating these shortcuts into your daily routine can save time and boost your productivity on a Windows system.

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Volker B. Duetsch

Windows 11: Win + z: manual tiling window management

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Sh Raj

I had included it as - Win + Z: Snap windows side by side to keep your desktop neat and orderly

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Sh Raj

Thanks for Sharing