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Shortcut Keys of Microsoft Windows 11

1. Windows Key Shortcuts

  • Windows Key: Opens the Start Menu.
  • Windows + A: Opens the Action Center, which provides quick access to notifications and settings like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.
  • Windows + D: Minimizes all open windows and shows the desktop. Press again to restore the windows.
  • Windows + E: Opens File Explorer.
  • Windows + I: Opens the Settings menu.
  • Windows + L: Locks the computer, requiring a password to log back in.
  • Windows + M: Minimizes all open windows.
  • Windows + R: Opens the Run dialog box to execute commands or open programs.
  • Windows + S: Opens Search to find apps, files, and settings.
  • Windows + X: Opens the Power User Menu (includes options like Task Manager, Settings, Control Panel, etc.).
  • Windows + V: Opens the Clipboard history (must be enabled).
  • Windows + Z: Opens the Snap Layouts menu to quickly organize open windows.

2. Window Management Shortcuts

  • Windows + Left/Right Arrow: Snap the window to the left or right half of the screen for multitasking.
  • Windows + Up Arrow: Maximize the current window.
  • Windows + Down Arrow: Minimize the current window or restore the window to its previous size.
  • Windows + Shift + Left/Right Arrow: Move the active window between multiple monitors (if you have more than one connected).

3. Virtual Desktop Shortcuts

  • Windows + Ctrl + D: Creates a new virtual desktop.
  • Windows + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow: Switch between different virtual desktops.
  • Windows + Ctrl + F4: Closes the current virtual desktop.

 

4. Snap Assist Shortcuts

  • Windows + Shift + Left/Right Arrow: Move a window from one monitor to another (for dual-monitor setups).
  • Windows + Up Arrow and then Windows + Down Arrow: Quickly snap a window to maximize and minimize using keyboard arrows.

5. Accessibility Shortcuts

  • Windows + U: Opens Ease of Access settings to improve accessibility options like screen readers, magnifiers, etc.
  • Windows + Plus (+): Opens Magnifier to zoom into parts of the screen.
  • Windows + Esc: Closes Magnifier.

6. Miscellaneous Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Opens the Task Manager directly.
  • Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications or windows.
  • Alt + F4: Close the currently active window or program. If on the desktop, this opens the Shut Down dialog.
  • Ctrl + C: Copy selected items.
  • Ctrl + V: Paste copied items.
  • Ctrl + X: Cut selected items.
  • Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
  • Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action.
  • F2: Rename the selected item.
  • F5: Refresh the active window or webpage.
  • Ctrl + Alt + Del: Opens the Security Options screen (for Task Manager, Lock, Sign Out, etc.).

7. Settings & Control Shortcuts

  • Windows + P: Open Project options to extend or duplicate displays.
  • Windows + H: Open the Voice Typing tool to dictate text.
  • Windows + K: Opens the Connect menu to connect to wireless displays or audio devices.
  • Windows + T: Focus on the Taskbar and cycle through apps pinned to it.
  • Windows + P: Open the display mode options to extend, duplicate, or project your screen.

8. Power Options Shortcuts

  • Windows + X and then U: Shut down or restart the PC (from the Power User Menu).
  • Alt + F4: If all windows are minimized, this will bring up the Shut Down menu.

Here is a comprehensive list of Microsoft Windows 11 shortcut keys from A to Z to help you navigate and work efficiently on your system:

A

  • Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications.
  • Alt + F4: Close the current window. If on the desktop, opens the Shut Down dialog.
  • Alt + Esc: Cycle through open windows in the order they were opened.

B

  • Windows + B: Focus on the Taskbar icons (use arrow keys to navigate through them).
  • Ctrl + B: Bold the selected text in apps that support text editing (e.g., Word, Notepad).

C

  • Ctrl + C: Copy the selected item(s).
  • Ctrl + X: Cut the selected item(s).
  • Ctrl + V: Paste the copied or cut item(s).
  • Ctrl + Shift + C: Open Clipboard history (if enabled).

D

  • Windows + D: Minimize all open windows and show the desktop. Press again to restore windows.
  • Windows + Shift + D: Show or hide the desktop on multiple monitors.

E

  • Windows + E: Open File Explorer.
  • Ctrl + E: Focus on the Search bar within File Explorer.

F

  • F1: Open Help for most programs and Windows features.
  • F2: Rename the selected file or folder.
  • F3: Open Search in File Explorer.
  • F5: Refresh the active window or webpage.
  • Windows + F: Open Feedback Hub to provide feedback to Microsoft.

G

  • Windows + G: Open the Xbox Game Bar for gaming-related settings.
  • Ctrl + G: Navigate to Go To (in apps like Notepad, Word).

H

  • Windows + H: Open Voice Typing to dictate text using your voice.
  • Ctrl + H: Open the Find and Replace window (in text editors like Word, Notepad).

I

  • Windows + I: Open Settings.
  • Ctrl + I: Italicize the selected text in apps that support text formatting.

J

  • Windows + J: Cycle through different snap layouts (to snap windows).
  • Ctrl + J: Open the Downloads folder in most browsers.

K

  • Windows + K: Open the Connect menu to connect to wireless displays or audio devices.
  • Ctrl + K: Open the Insert Hyperlink dialog (in Word, Excel, etc.).

L

  • Windows + L: Lock your computer and require a password to log back in.
  • Ctrl + L: Focus on the address bar in most browsers or File Explorer.

M

  • Windows + M: Minimize all open windows.
  • Windows + Shift + M: Restore minimized windows to their previous state.

N

  • Windows + N: Open Notification Center to see notifications and quick settings.
  • Ctrl + N: Open a new window in most applications like File Explorer, browsers, etc.

O

  • Windows + O: Lock screen orientation (helps with auto-rotation on tablets).
  • Ctrl + O: Open the Open File dialog in apps (e.g., Word, Excel).

P

  • Windows + P: Open Project settings to extend, duplicate, or project your screen to another display.
  • Ctrl + P: Open the Print dialog in most apps.

Q

  • Windows + Q: Open Search for apps and settings.
  • Ctrl + Q: Close the current search bar or search results.

R

  • Windows + R: Open the Run dialog to quickly run a program or command.
  • Ctrl + R: Refresh the active window or page.

S

  • Windows + S: Open Search to find files, apps, or settings.
  • Ctrl + S: Save the current document or file in most apps.

T

  • Windows + T: Focus on Taskbar and cycle through pinned apps.
  • Ctrl + T: Open a new tab in most web browsers.
  • Windows + T: Focus on the Taskbar and cycle through open apps.

U

  • Windows + U: Open Ease of Access settings for accessibility features.
  • Ctrl + U: Underline the selected text in text editors.

V

  • Windows + V: Open Clipboard history (if enabled).
  • Ctrl + V: Paste the copied or cut item(s).
  • Windows + Shift + V: Paste from clipboard history (only works if clipboard history is enabled).

W

  • Windows + W: Open Widgets to see personalized news, weather, and updates.
  • Ctrl + W: Close the current tab or window in most apps (browsers, File Explorer).

X

  • Windows + X: Open the Power User Menu (Task Manager, Settings, Device Manager, etc.).
  • Ctrl + X: Cut the selected item(s).

Y

  • Windows + Y: Switch between Snap Layouts and Snap Groups (arranging multiple windows on screen).
  • Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action.

Z

  • Windows + Z: Open the Snap Layouts options to quickly organize windows on the screen.
  • Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
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