Keyboard shortcuts on Windows ============================= General keyboard shortcuts -------------------------- * ``F2``: Rename the selected item. * ``F3``: Search for a file or folder in File Explorer. * ``F4``: Display the address bar list in File Explorer. * ``F5`` or ``Ctrl + R``: Refresh the active window. * ``F6``: Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. * ``F10``: Activate the Menu bar in the active app. * ``Alt + Space``: Open the shortcut menu for the active window. * ``Alt + F4``: Close the active item, or exit the active app. * ``Alt + F8``: Show your password on the sign-in screen. * ``Alt + Tab``: Switch between windows. * ``Ctrl + Alt + Tab``: Use the arrow keys to switch between all open apps. * ``Ctrl + Escape`` or ``Win``: Show the start menu. * ``Ctrl + Shift``: Open Task Manager. * ``Ctrl + Shift + Esc``: Switch the keyboard layout when multiple keyboard layouts are available. * ``Ctrl + Space``: Turn the Chinese input method editor (IME) on or off. * ``Ctrl + A``: Select all items in a document or window. * ``Ctrl + C`` or ``Ctrl + Insert``: Copy the selected item. * ``Ctrl + X``: Cut the selected item. * ``Ctrl + V`` or ``Shift + Insert``: Paste the selected item. * ``Ctrl + Y``: Redo an action. * ``Ctrl + Z``: Undo an action. * ``Shift + F10``: Bring up the context menu for the selected item Shortcuts using Windows logo key -------------------------------- * ``Win + Tab``: Open Task View Bring up the overview mode of all windows. * ``Win + Space``: Switch input language and keyboard layout. * ``Win + Ctrl + Space``: Change to a previously selected input. * ``Win + Ctrl + Enter``: Turn on Narrator. * ``Win + A``: Open Action center. * ``Win + B``: Set focus in the notification area. * ``Win + D``: Show/hide the desktop. * ``Win + Shift + D``: Show/hide the date and time on the desktop. * ``Win + E``: Open file explorer. * ``Win + I``: Open settings. * ``Win + L``: Lock the PC or switch accounts. * ``Win + M``: Minimize all windows. * ``Win + Shift + M``: Restore minimized windows on the desktop. * ``Win + O``: Lock device orientation. * ``Win + P``: Choose a presentation display mode. * ``Win + R``: Bring up the "Run" dialog box. Will allow you to type in the internal executable name to run it. * ``Win + S``: Open search. * ``Win + Shift + S``: Perform a partial screenshot. Allow you to select what you want screenshotted. * ``Win + T``: Cycle through apps on the taskbar. * ``Win + V``: Open the Windows clipboard manager (this shortcut is enabled in Start > Settings > System > Clipboard > Clipboard history). * ``Win + X``: Open the Quick Link menu. Bring up a list of actions, including "Start PowerShell as Admin". * ``Win + Z``: Show the commands available in an app in full-screen mode. * ``Win + .`` or ``Win + ;``: Bring up the emoji picker. After pressing, start typing to search. * ``Win + ,``: Temporarily peek at the desktop. * ``Win + Plus``: Open Magnifier. * ``Win + /``: Begin Chinese input method editor (IME) reconversion. Virtual desktops commands ------------------------- * ``Win + Ctrl + D``: Add a new virtual desktop * ``Win + Ctrl + Left Arrow``, ``Win + Ctrl + Right Arrow``: Move between virtual desktops * ``Win + Ctrl + F4``: Close current virtual desktop Documentation ------------- * https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12445/windows-keyboard-shortcuts * https://unicorn-utterances.com/posts/ultimate-windows-development-environment-guide/#built-in-keyboard-shortcuts