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
orCtrl + 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
orWin
: 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
orCtrl + Insert
: Copy the selected item.Ctrl + X
: Cut the selected item.Ctrl + V
orShift + 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 + .
orWin + ;
: 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 desktopWin + Ctrl + Left Arrow
,Win + Ctrl + Right Arrow
: Move between virtual desktopsWin + Ctrl + F4
: Close current virtual desktop