Ultimate Guide: List of All Useful Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts, grouped by categories for easy navigation and daily productivity:
🪟 Basic Windows Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Ctrl + C | Copy |
Ctrl + X | Cut |
Ctrl + V | Paste |
Ctrl + Z | Undo |
Ctrl + Y | Redo |
Ctrl + A | Select all |
Alt + Tab | Switch between open apps |
Alt + F4 | Close active window |
Windows + D | Show/hide desktop |
Windows + M | Minimize all windows |
Windows + Shift + M | Restore minimized windows |
Windows + E | Open File Explorer |
Windows + L | Lock your PC |
Windows + R | Open Run dialog |
Windows + S | Open Search |
Windows + I | Open Settings |
Windows + U | Open Ease of Access Center |
🖥️ Window Management Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Windows + Up Arrow | Maximize window |
Windows + Down Arrow | Minimize/Restore window |
Windows + Left Arrow | Snap window to left |
Windows + Right Arrow | Snap window to right |
Windows + Home | Minimize all except active window |
Windows + Shift + Up Arrow | Stretch window to top and bottom |
Windows + Shift + Left/Right Arrow | Move window between monitors |
Alt + Space | Open window menu (Move/Resize/Minimize/Close) |
🔲 Task View & Virtual Desktops
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Windows + Tab | Open Task View |
Windows + Ctrl + D | Create new virtual desktop |
Windows + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow | Switch between virtual desktops |
Windows + Ctrl + F4 | Close current virtual desktop |
🔍 Search and Cortana
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Windows + Q | Open Cortana (voice input) |
Windows + C | Open Cortana in listening mode |
Windows + S | Open Search panel |
⌨️ Command Prompt & Power User Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Ctrl + Shift + Enter | Run as administrator |
Ctrl + C or Ctrl + Insert | Copy in Command Prompt |
Ctrl + V or Shift + Insert | Paste in Command Prompt |
Windows + X | Open Power User Menu |
Windows + Pause/Break | System Properties window |
📎 File Explorer Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Windows + E | Open File Explorer |
Alt + D | Focus address bar |
Ctrl + N | Open new File Explorer window |
Ctrl + Shift + N | Create new folder |
Alt + Enter | Show properties |
F2 | Rename |
F3 | Search |
F5 | Refresh |
🎥 Game Bar & Screen Capture
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Windows + G | Open Game Bar |
Windows + Alt + R | Start/stop screen recording |
Windows + Alt + Print Screen | Take a screenshot of game window |
Windows + Shift + S | Open Snip & Sketch for screen capture |
💡 Accessibility Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Windows + U | Open Ease of Access settings |
Windows + Enter | Launch Narrator |
Windows + Plus (+) | Zoom in with Magnifier |
Windows + Minus (-) | Zoom out with Magnifier |
Windows + Esc | Exit Magnifier |
Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen | Toggle high contrast mode |
Shift (5 times) | Turn Sticky Keys on/off |
🔒 Security & User Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Ctrl + Alt + Del | Security options (Lock, Task Manager, etc.) |
Windows + L | Lock your computer |
Alt + F4 (on desktop) | Shut down menu |
Windows + Ctrl + L | Lock screen immediately (some editions) |
🧪 Developer & Advanced User
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Windows + B | Focus on system tray |
Windows + P | Project to screen (Extend/Duplicate/Second screen) |
Windows + K | Connect to wireless display or audio device |
Windows + Shift + Left/Right | Move window across displays |