Keyboard shortcuts can save you time as you use Windows 10……

 

Keyboard shortcuts can save you time as you use Windows 10. You probably already know about Ctrl + C and Ctrl +V (copy and paste), but we're here to tell you 21 other shortcuts that you should know when using Windows 10. Some of these shortcuts might already be familiar to you, but think of new users who just switched from a Mac or simply have relied more on mice or touchscreens.

Keyboard shortcut
Action

Windows key + A
Open Action center

Windows key + C
Open Cortana in listening mode

Windows key + D
Display and hide the desktop

Windows key + E
Open File Explorer

Windows key + H
Open the Share charm

Windows key + I
Open Settings

Windows key + L
Lock your PC or switch accounts

Windows key + S
Open Search

Windows key + Number
Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Windows key + Arrow key
Snap app windows left, right, corners, maximize, or minimize

Windows key + Comma
Temporarily peek at the desktop

Windows key + Ctrl +D
Add a virtual desktop

Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow
Switch between virtual desktops

Windows key + Enter
Open Narrator

Windows key + Home
Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke)

Windows key + PrtScn
Capture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder

Windows key + Shift + Up arrow
Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen

Windows key + Tab
Open Task view

Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Open Task Manager

Alt +Tab
Switch between open apps

Ctrl + Alt +Tab
View open apps

There are plenty of keyboard shortcuts on Windows 10, but we think these are the best ones to remember. What other keyboard shortcuts do you think should have made it to this list? Let us know in the comments!

If you think this guide is helpful, we have many more posts like this in our Windows 10 help, tips and tricks page.