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When you combine the Windows key with other keys, you can quickly do common tasks. The following list includes many common keyboard shortcuts that use the Windows key.

Press this key:	To do this action:
Windows key	Open or close the Start menu.
Windows key + A	Open the Windows 11 action center.
Windows key + Alt + B	Turn high dynamic range (HDR) on or off. For more information, see What is HDR in Windows?.
Windows key + C	Open Microsoft Copilot or Microsoft 365 Copilot (available in preview through the Windows Insider Program). Tip: To customize what happens when you press the Windows key + C shortcut, go to Settings > Personalization > Text input > Customize Copilot key on keyboard.
Windows key + C (when Copilot is not available or disabled)	Open or close Windows search.
Windows key + Alt + D	Display and hide the date and time on the desktop.
Windows key + Alt + Down arrow	Snap the active window to the bottom half of the screen.
Windows key + Alt + H	When voice typing is open, set the focus to the keyboard.
Windows key + Alt + K	Mute or unmute the microphone in supported apps.
Windows key + Alt + Up arrow	Snap the active window to the top half of the screen.
Windows key + comma (,)	Temporarily peek at the desktop.
Windows key + Ctrl + C	If turned on in settings, enable or disable color filters. Open the Settings app
Windows key + Ctrl + Enter	Open Narrator.
Windows key + Ctrl + F	Search for devices on a network.
Windows key + Ctrl + Q	Open Quick Assist.
Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + B	Wake up the device when the screen is blank or black.
Windows key + Ctrl + Spacebar	Change to a previously selected input option.
Windows key + Ctrl + V	Open the sound output page of quick settings, which includes settings for the output device, spatial sound, and the volume mixer.
Windows key + D	Display and hide the desktop.
Windows key + Down arrow	Minimize the active window.
Windows key + E	Open File Explorer.
Windows key + Esc	Close Magnifier.
Windows key + F	Open Feedback Hub.
Windows key + forward slash (/)	Start input method editor (IME) reconversion.
Windows key + G	Open the Game Bar. For more information, see Keyboard shortcuts for Game Bar.
Windows key + H	Open voice dictation.
Windows key + Home	Minimize or restore all windows except the active window.
Windows key + I	Open Settings.
Windows key + J	Set focus to a Windows tip when one is available. When a Windows tip appears, bring focus to the tip. Press the keys again to bring focus to the element on the screen to which the Windows tip is anchored.
Windows key + K	Open Cast from Quick Settings to connect to a display. For more information, see Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display.
Windows key + L	Lock the computer.
Windows key + Left arrow	Snap the window to the left side of the screen.
Windows key + M	Minimize all windows.
Windows key + Minus (-)	Zoom out in Magnifier.
Windows key + N	Open notification center and calendar.
Windows key + O	Lock the device orientation.
Windows key + P	Open project settings to choose a presentation display mode.
Windows key + Pause	Opens the Settings app to the System > About page.
Windows key + Period (.) Windows key + Semicolon (;)	Open the emoji panel.
Windows key + Plus (+)	Zoom in with the Magnifier.
Windows key + PrtScn	Capture a full screen screenshot and save it to a file in the Screenshots subfolder of the Pictures folder.
Windows key + Q	Open search.
Windows key + R	Open the Run dialog box.
Windows key + Right arrow	Snap the window to the right side of the screen.
Windows key + S	Open search.
Windows key + Shift + Down arrow	If a window is snapped or maximized, restore it.
Windows key + Shift + Enter	If the active window is a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app, make it full screen.
Windows key + Shift + Left arrow	Move the active window to the monitor on the left.
Windows key + Shift + M	Restore minimized windows.
Windows key + Shift + R	Select a region of the screen to record a video. It then opens the screen recording in the Snipping Tool. By default, this screen recording is automatically saved as an MP4 file in the Screen Recordings subfolder of your Videos folder.
Windows key + Shift + Right arrow	Move the active window to the monitor on the right.
Windows key + Shift + S	Select a region of the screen to capture a screenshot to the clipboard. You can then open the Snipping Tool to share or markup the image.
Windows key + Shift + Spacebar	Switch backward through input languages and keyboard layouts.
Windows key + Shift + Up arrow	Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen.
Windows key + Shift + V	Cycle through notifications.
Windows key + Spacebar	Switch forward through input languages and keyboard layouts.
Windows key + Tab	Open Task View.
Windows key + U	Open the Settings app to the Accessibility section.
Windows key + Up arrow	Maximize the active window.
Windows key + V	Open the clipboard history. Note: Clipboard history isn’t turned on by default. To turn it on, use this keyboard shortcut and then select the prompt to turn on history. You can also turn it on in the Settings app > System > Clipboard , and set Clipboard history to On. Open the Settings app
Windows key + W	Open Widgets.
Windows key + X	Open the Quick Link menu. This shortcut is the same action as right-click on the Start menu.
Windows key + Y	Switch input between Windows Mixed Reality and your desktop.
Windows key + Z	Open the snap layouts.

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Каждый из нас сталкивался с одной неприятной проблемой, когда во время работы ноутбук или компьютер под управлением Windows внезапно «зависает» намертво. На самом деле причин достаточно много, но одна из распространённых — многие пользователи просто-напросто перегружают свой ноутбук, мирясь с потерей данных. Если проблема с «зависанием» Windows у вас возникает часто, то вам стоит запомнить пару комбинаций клавиш, которые в нужный момент смогут помочь. Итак, давайте начинать.

Если у вас «зависает» частенько ноутбук на Wimdows 8 или 10, то вам следует попробовать следующую комбинацию клавиш — Win + Ctrl + Shift + B. В результате нажатия этих 4 клавиш экран вашего ноутбука на мгновенье потемнеет, после раздастся негромкий сигнал, а через несколько секунд картинка снова появится на экране. Дело в том, что одновременное нажатие на эти клавиши приводит к перезагрузке драйвера видеокарты, а также происходит очистка кэша видеодрайвера и мусора в оперативной памяти, который связанный с видео. Все приложения, которые были открыты продолжат работу. Кроме того, вы не потеряете никакие данные.

Стоит помнить, что данная комбинация из 4 клавиш позволит справиться с некоторыми проблемами только в Windows 8 или 10, например:

Изображение на экране вашего ноутбука стало мигать или рябить;
В процессе игры картинка постоянно зависает в один и тот же момент, часто посходит при постоянной смене картинки (экшн);
Постоянно зависает видео или игра.

А также и другие подобные проблемы с видео, которые иногда возникают в Windows 10 и 8. Однако, если у вас, например, Windows 7, то вам придется самостоятельно искать решение проблемы. Злоупотреблять данной комбинацией тоже не стоит. Поскольку в очень редких случаях после нажатия Win + Ctrl + Shift + B может появиться не черный экран, а белый, в результате все ваш данные будут потеряны. Это редкое исключение, но вероятность, что это произойдет именно с вами конечно есть.

Следующим пунктом мы рассмотрим классическую комбинацию клавиш, которая в зависимости от причины «зависания» в большинстве случаев сможет помочь решить проблему. Многим данная комбинация хорошо знакома, но если вы не входите в это число, то вам действительно стоит взять эти клавиши на заметку.

Комбинация клавиш Alt + Tab поможет в том случае, если вам необходимо закрыть от одной до несколько программ без перезагрузки вашего ноутбука. Все что необходимо сделать:

Удерживайте Alt, после нажмите на Tab, чтобы открыть экран Alt + Tab;
Выберите программу, которую необходимо закрыть используя клавишу Tab;
Для закрытия необходимой программы нажмите клавишу Delete.

Кроме того, данный метод можно использовать для закрытия окна проводника.

Простая и полезная комбинация клавиш Win+D в большинстве случаев применяется для переключения между открытыми окнами и рабочим столом. Однако, такое простое сочетание клавиш также поможет свернуть зависшую программу, из-за которой в процессе работы возникла проблема. Стоит учитывать, что данная комбинация обычно применяется, когда из-за какой-то работающей программы просто-напросто переполняется оперативная память. Если есть другая причина, по которой зависла программа, то данная комбинация к сожалению не сможет вам помочь.

Диспетчер задач — очень полезная системная программа, с помощью которой пользователь может наблюдать и управлять запущенными процессами и службами на ноутбуке. Кроме того, диспетчер задач помогает оперативно решить определенные проблемы со скоростью работы. Например, если одна из программ зависла во время работы или ваш ноутбук работает достаточно медленно, то воспользовавшись диспетчером задач вы сможете быстро остановить процесс, который непосредственно влияет на работу вашего устройства без необходимости перезагрузки ноутбука. Однако, есть и минус, после остановки зависшего процесса все данные из программы будут потеряны.

Чтобы быстро перейти в диспетчер задач, при этом не использовать меню для входа, вам необходимо использовать следующую комбинацию клавиш Ctrl+Shift+Esc.

Если ни один из этих способов не работает, то вам следует отключить ваш ноутбук. Для этого удерживайте кнопку питания в течение нескольких секунд. Это единственный оставшийся простой способ, который поможет избежать зависания системы. На этом все. Всем спасибо за внимание.

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Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B: What It Is and When to Use It

Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B: What It Is and When to Use It

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Last Updated March 25, 2024

Do you what is the Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B and how does it work to help you solve GPU issues? In this post, MiniTool Software will show you some useful information you might be interested in.

In the vast world of computing, efficiency and productivity are key, and mastering keyboard shortcuts is a surefire way to enhance your digital experience. Windows users, in particular, have a plethora of keyboard combinations at their disposal to navigate and control their operating system seamlessly. Among these, one hidden gem stands out: Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B (you can also call it Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B or Ctrl Windows Shift B).

In this article, we’ll explore the mysteries behind this keyboard shortcut, what does Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B do, and how it can prove to be a game-changer for users.

Introduction of Each Key

To begin with, let’s break down the components of this shortcut:

Windows Key: This key, adorned with the iconic Windows logo, serves as a gateway to various functions and features within the operating system.
Ctrl (Control) Key: Widely used in combination with other keys to perform specific actions, the Ctrl key adds an extra layer of functionality to keyboard shortcuts.
Shift Key: When combined with other keys, the Shift key often alters the output of the key, allowing for additional options or actions.
B Key: A simple and often overlooked letter key, B plays a crucial role in this shortcut.

Now that we understand the individual elements, let’s delve into the magic that happens when they come together.

Unveil the Power: What Does Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B Do

Pressing this shortcut initiates a unique and powerful command that is designed to address display-related issues on your system. This keyboard shortcut essentially refreshes or resets your graphics driver, potentially resolving problems related to a black screen or a frozen display.

Common scenarios where this shortcut proves to be handy include instances where the display suddenly goes black, and the usual remedies like adjusting the display settings or restarting the computer do not yield any results.

How Does Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B Work

Graphics Driver Reset: The shortcut triggers a quick reset of your computer’s graphics driver. This can be particularly useful if your display is not responding or if there are glitches affecting the visuals.
Automatic Recovery: This shortcut essentially forces the system to attempt an automatic recovery of the graphics driver. It can be thought of as a quick troubleshooter for display-related issues.
Quick Solution for Certain Glitches: Users have reported success in resolving issues such as a black screen or frozen display by employing this shortcut. It’s a convenient and swift solution that can save you the trouble of a full system restart.

When to Use Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B

While this shortcut is not an all-encompassing solution for every display-related problem, it can be a valuable tool in specific situations. Consider using this magic shortcut when:

Your screen suddenly goes black.
The display freezes, and regular interactions do not bring it back to life.
You’re experiencing graphics-related glitches that affect the visual output.

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Conclusion

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, understanding and leveraging these shortcuts can significantly enhance your overall computing experience. So, the next time you encounter a display hiccup on your PC, don’t forget about the magic combination of this shortcut — it might just be the secret solution you need. Cheers to efficient computing!

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Dealing with screen issues? Try the Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B shortcut. It resets your graphics drivers without a full system restart. This tip is widely shared and praised on places like Reddit. It’s perfect for fixing display problems quickly.

Hit Ctrl, Shift, Windows, and B together, and your screen will blink. It means the graphics drivers are resetting. This shortcut is great for fixing screen freezes or glitches on the spot. It works for both small and big graphics issues, making life easier.

Introduction to the Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B Shortcut

The Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B shortcut is like a quick fix for your computer’s graphics. It stands out among keyboard shortcuts. It helps refresh your graphics drivers without the need to restart your computer.

When screens freeze or look weird, this shortcut can quickly fix the problem. It’s especially useful when you can’t get immediate help from IT.

Windows shortcuts are made to make using your computer easier and make you more productive. Shortcuts like Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close programs that aren’t working or Ctrl+N to make new files are super helpful. Pressing the Windows key opens the Start menu, letting you quickly get to many functions.

Stats show how common these shortcuts are in our daily computer use. For example, 95% of shortcuts use the Ctrl or Alt key. About 75% of keyboard shortcuts for typing also work in web browsers, which shows how useful they are. Shortcuts for bookmarking pages (Ctrl+D) and opening new tabs (Ctrl+T) are key for browsing the web.

Get good at fixing GPU problems by using the Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B command. It’s great for a fast GPU reset and refreshing your graphics drivers. By learning this shortcut, you strengthen your ability to fix computer issues on your own.

Understanding the Function: What Does CTRL Shift Windows B Do

The Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B shortcut quickly fixes display problems. It uses the Windows, Control, and Shift keys plus B. This sequence refreshes the graphics driver. If your screen goes black or freezes, try this shortcut first.

Key Components of the Shortcut

Let’s break down this shortcut to understand it better. Here are its main parts:

Ctrl Key: Used for various commands in many applications, including fixing problems.
Shift Key: Works with other keys for more actions.
Windows Key: Starts commands only for Windows.
Letter B: Triggers the command to reset the graphics driver.

How the Shortcut Works

Pressing Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B does a few important things for your display:

Resetting the GPU Subsystem: This resets the GPU without a full restart. It’s quick and fixes the graphics driver.
Momentary Screen Blackout: You might see the screen go black briefly. It means the reset is happening.
Disposal of Desktop Surface Buffer: It clears and replaces the desktop’s image buffer, fixing display issues.
System Diagnostics: Saves part of the dispdiag log to help with later troubleshooting.

Microsoft created this shortcut to solve black screen problems that have been around since Windows Vista. The Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B command resets the GPU fast. This keeps your screen display working smoothly.

When to Use the Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B Command

Using the Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B shortcut can change how you fix display problems. It saves you from going into complicated steps. It keeps your device working smoothly.

Common Symptoms Indicating GPU Issues

If your display acts up when you’re gaming or watching videos, it might be your GPU. This shortcut, which started with Windows Vista and is in all versions until Windows 11, solves these problems fast.

Black Screens: When your screen suddenly goes black, but the computer remains on, it’s a telltale sign of visual output problems that the shortcut can potentially resolve.
Visual Distortions: Unusual lines, color blocks, or other screen glitches can indicate that your GPU needs a reset.
Frozen Images: If your video output freezes but the audio continues, it’s an optimal moment to use the Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B command to reset your GPU subsystem.

Benefits of Knowing This Shortcut

The Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B shortcut is a simple fix for screen problems. Here are its benefits:

Efficiency in Troubleshooting: This command resets the GPU subsystem quickly, so you can go back to your work without restarting the computer.
Simplicity: It’s a straightforward way to solve issues, easy for everyone to use.
Targeted Solution: It’s made for display problems, like freezes or distortions, without messing with other parts of your system.

Using this shortcut can save time and keep you from getting frustrated, especially when you need to stay productive.

How to Properly Execute the Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B Shortcut

Mastering the Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B shortcut is a great skill. It helps fix screen problems and reset your graphics driver. Follow this step-by-step guide for the best results.

Step 1: Make sure your computer is on and you’re facing the glitch. Signs include a black screen, jumpy graphics, or a stuck display.
Step 2: Put your fingers on the Ctrl, Shift, and Windows keys at the same time. This is crucial for the keyboard combination usage.
Step 3: While holding these keys, press the B key. This step starts the graphics driver reset instructions.

When you do this combo, your screen might blink or go dark for a bit. This is expected as your computer fixes the graphics drivers. It’s a quick way to fix display issues without restarting your computer. Knowing how to use this keyboard combination can really help you fix things fast.

Technical Breakdown: What Happens When You Use the Shortcut

Pressing the Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B keys makes the PC’s graphics drivers restart. This helps them communicate better with the operating system and the graphics card. Basically, it’s like hitting a reset button for the graphics part of your computer.

Think of this reset like flipping a light switch off and then back on. It fixes small graphics problems without messing up your data or settings. Since it only resets the graphics drivers, the rest of the computer works just as well as before. This makes things better for the user, quickly and efficiently.

Good communication between your graphics drivers and the computer is really important. It makes sure the pictures on your screen look right and keeps everything running smoothly. This shortcut is a handy way to keep things stable. Plus, knowing how to reset your graphics software is super useful if you’re having display issues. It’s a surefire way to get things back to normal.

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Safety Tips for Using System Shortcuts

Using shortcuts wisely, like Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B, can help keep your computer healthy. This shortcut resets your graphics drivers without having to restart everything. Knowing how and when to use it keeps your computer running smoothly.

Frequency of Use

The Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B shortcut fixes small issues with how things look on your screen. But, using it too often might mean there’s a bigger problem. Remember to save your work first since some programs might close when you use the shortcut.

Potential Risks and Mitigation

This shortcut is safe and won’t mess with your computer’s main settings or security. But, if you’ve made special changes to how your display looks, you might lose those. Keep track of your settings to avoid this. If you have display issues often, you might need to update your drivers or check your hardware.

Finding out why you’re having graphics problems is key. Use the Ctrl + Shift + Windows + B shortcut as just one way to help, to make sure your computer stays in top shape.

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On Windows 10, the system offers a slew of keyboard shortcuts to help you quickly navigate and perform actions using one or multiple key combos, which otherwise would take many more clicks and time to complete the task with the mouse.

Although the operating system has a long list of shortcuts, you don’t need to learn every one of them. You only need to remember those that will help you make your workflow easier and help you finish tasks faster.

In this how-to guide, I’ll outline the most helpful keyboard shortcuts for navigating and operating the desktop and apps. You can also check out these additional shortcuts for Windows 11.

Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts

This comprehensive list includes the most helpful keyboard shortcuts to perform tasks on Windows 10.

Essential shortcuts

In this list, I’m including the most essential keyboard shortcuts anyone should know on Windows 10:

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Keyboard shortcut	Action
Ctrl + A	Select all content.
Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert)	Copy selected items to clipboard.
Ctrl + X	Cut selected items to clipboard.
Ctrl + V (or Shift + Insert)	Paste content from clipboard.
Ctrl + Z	Undo an action, including undelete files (limited).
Ctrl + Y	Redo an action.
Ctrl + Shift + N	Create new folder on desktop or File Explorer.
Alt + F4	Close active window. (If no active window is present, a shutdown box appears.)
Ctrl + D (Del)	Delete selected item to the Recycle Bin.
Shift + Delete	Delete the selected item permanently, skipping Recycle Bin.
F2	Rename selected item.
Esc	Close current task.
Alt + Tab	Switch between open apps.
PrtScn	Take a screenshot and stores it in the clipboard.
Windows key + I	Open Settings app.
Windows key + E	Open File Explorer.
Windows key + A	Open Action center.
Windows key + D	Display and hide the desktop.
Windows key + L	Lock device.
Windows key + V	Open Clipboard bin.
Windows key + Period (.) or Semicolon (;)	Open emoji panel.
Windows key + PrtScn	Capture a full screenshot in the «Screenshots» folder.
Windows key + Shift + S	Capture part of the screen with Snip & Sketch.
Windows key + Left arrow key	Snap app or window left.
Windows key + Right arrow key	Snap app or window right.

Desktop shortcuts

You can use these keyboard shortcuts to open, close, navigate, and perform tasks faster throughout the desktop experience, including the Start menu, Taskbar, Settings, and more.

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Keyboard shortcut	Action
Windows key (or Ctrl + Esc)	Open Start menu.
Ctrl + Arrow keys	Change Start menu size.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc	Open Task Manager.
Ctrl + Shift	Switch keyboard layout.
Alt + F4	Close active window. (If no active window is present, a shutdown box appears.)
Ctrl + F5 (or Ctrl + R)	Refresh current window.
Ctrl + Alt + Tab	View open apps.
Ctrl + Arrow keys (to select) + Spacebar	Select multiple items on desktop or File Explorer.
Alt + Underlined letter	Runs command for the underlined letter in apps.
Alt + Tab	Switch between open apps while pressing Tab multiple times.
Alt + Left arrow key	Go back.
Alt + Right arrow key	Go forward.
Alt + Page Up	Move up one screen.
Alt + Page Down	Move down one screen.
Alt + Esc	Cycle through open windows.
Alt + Spacebar	Open context menu for the active window.
Alt + F8	Reveals typed password in Sign-in screen.
Shift + Click app button	Open another instance of an app from the Taskbar.
Ctrl + Shift + Click app button	Run app as administrator from the Taskbar.
Shift + Right-click app button	Show window menu for the app from the Taskbar.
Ctrl + Click a grouped app button	Cycle through windows in the group from the Taskbar.
Shift + Right-click grouped app button	Show window menu for the group from the Taskbar.
Ctrl + Left arrow key	Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word.
Ctrl + Right arrow key	Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word.
Ctrl + Up arrow key	Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph
Ctrl + Down arrow key	Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph.
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow key	Select block of text.
Ctrl + Spacebar	Enable or disable Chinese IME.
Shift + F10	Open context menu for selected item.
F10	Enable app menu bar.
Shift + Arrow keys	Select multiple items.
Windows key + X	Open Quick Link menu.
Windows key + Number (0-9)	Open the app in number position from the Taskbar.
Windows key + T	Cycle through apps in the Taskbar.
Windows key + Alt + Number (0-9)	Open Jump List of the app in number position from the Taskbar.
Windows key + D	Display and hide the desktop.
Windows key + M	Minimize all windows.
Windows key + Shift + M	Restore minimized windows on the desktop.
Windows key + Home	Minimize or maximize all but the active desktop window.
Windows key + Shift + Up arrow key	Stretch desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen.
Windows key + Shift + Down arrow key	Maximize or minimize active desktop windows vertically while maintaining width.
Windows key + Shift + Left arrow key	Move active window to monitor on the left.
Windows key + Shift + Right arrow key	Move active window to monitor on the right.
Windows key + Left arrow key	Snap app or window left.
Windows key + Right arrow key	Snap app or window right.
Windows key + S (or Q)	Open Search.
Windows key + Alt + D	Open date and time in the Taskbar.
Windows key + Tab	Open Task View.
Windows key + Ctrl + D	Create new virtual desktop.
Windows key + Ctrl + F4	Close active virtual desktop.
Windows key + Ctrl + Right arrow	Switch to the virtual desktop on the right.
Windows key + Ctrl + Left arrow	Switch to the virtual desktop on the left.
Windows key + P	Open Project settings.
Windows key + A	Open Action center.
Windows key + I	Open Settings app.
Backspace	Return to the Settings app home page.

File Explorer shortcuts

On Windows 10, these are the most useful keyboard shortcuts you can use on File Explorer:

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Keyboard shortcut	Action
Windows key + E	Open File Explorer.
Alt + D	Select address bar.
Ctrl + E (or F)	Select search box.
Ctrl + N	Open new window.
Ctrl + W	Close active window.
Ctrl + F (or F3)	Start search.
Ctrl + Mouse scroll wheel	Change view file and folder.
Ctrl + Shift + E	Expands all folders from the tree in the navigation pane.
Ctrl + Shift + N	Creates a new folder on desktop or File Explorer.
Ctrl + L	Focus on the address bar.
Ctrl + Shift + Number (1-8)	Changes folder view.
Alt + P	Display preview panel.
Alt + Enter	Open Properties settings for the selected item.
Alt + Right arrow key	View next folder.
Alt + Left arrow key (or Backspace)	View previous folder.
Alt + Up arrow	Move up a level in the folder path.
F11	Switch active window full-screen mode.
F2	Rename selected item.
F4	Switch focus to address bar.
F5	Refresh File Explorer’s current view.
F6	Cycle through elements on the screen.
Home	Scroll to the top of the window.
End	Scroll to the bottom of the window.

Settings page shortcuts

This list includes the keyboard shortcuts for the dialog box legacy settings pages (for example, Folder Options).

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Keyboard shortcut	Action
Ctrl + Tab	Cycles forward through the tabs.
Ctrl + Shift + Tab	Cycles back through the tabs.
Ctrl + number of tab	Jumps to tab position.
Tab	Moves forward through the settings.
Shift + Tab	Moves back through the settings.
Alt + underline letter	Actions the setting identified by the letter.
Spacebar	Checks or clears the option in focus.
Backspace	Opens the folder one-level app in the Open or Save As dialog.
Arrow keys	Select a button of the active setting.

Command Prompt shortcuts

On Command Prompt, you can use these keyboard shortcuts will help to work more efficiently and save time:

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Keyboard shortcut	Action
Ctrl + A	Select all content of the current line.
Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert)	Copy selected items to clipboard.
Ctrl + V (or Shift + Insert)	Paste content from clipboard.
Ctrl + M	Starts mark mode.
Ctrl + Up arrow key	Move the screen up one line.
Ctrl + Down arrow key	Move screen down one line.
Ctrl + F	Open search for Command Prompt.
Left or right arrow keys	Move the cursor left or right in the current line.
Up or down arrow keys	Cycle through the command history of the current session.
Page Up	Move cursor one page up.
Page Down	Move cursor one page down.
Ctrl + Home	Scroll to the top of the console.
Ctrl + End	Scroll to the bottom of the console.

Microsoft Edge shortcuts

On Microsoft Edge, you will benefit from these keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts apply to any version of Windows.

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Keyboard shortcut	Action
Ctrl + Shift + B	Show or hide the favorites bar.
Alt + Shift + B	Focus on the first item in the favorites bar.
Ctrl + D	Save the tab as a favorite.
Ctrl + Shift + D	Save open tabs as favorites inside a new folder.
Alt + D (or Ctrl + L or F4)	Select the URL in the address bar to edit.
Ctrl + E (or Ctrl + K)	Start search in the address bar.
Alt + E (or Alt + F or F10 + Enter)	Open the Settings (three-dotted) menu.
Ctrl + F (or F3)	Open the Find on page feature.
Ctrl + G	Cycle through search matches in the Find Bar.
Ctrl + Shift + G	Reverse cycle through search matches in the Find Bar.
Ctrl + H	Open the History page in a new tab.
Ctrl + Shift + I (or F12)	Open Developer Tools console.
Alt + Shift + I	Open the Send feedback experience.
Ctrl + J	Open the Downloads page in a new tab.
Ctrl + Shift + K	Create a duplicate of the tab.
Ctrl + Shift + L	Paste and search or Paste and go.
Ctrl + M	Mute the current tab.
Ctrl + Shift + M	Sign in as a different user in the browser or use Guest user.
Ctrl + N	Open a new tab in a new window.
Ctrl + Shift + N	Open a new InPrivate window.
Ctrl + O	Launch Open dialog.
Ctrl + Shift + O	Open Favorites management page.
Ctrl + P	Print the current page.
Ctrl + Shift + P	Open print settings to print page.
Ctrl + R (or F5)	Reload the current page.
Ctrl + Shift + R (or Shift + F5)	Reload the page, ignoring cached content.
Ctrl + S	Save loaded page.
Ctrl + T	Open a new tab and switch to new tab.
Ctrl + Shift + T	Reopen the last closed tab and switch to the tab.
Alt + Shift + T	Focus on the first item in the toolbar.
Ctrl + U	View page source code.
Ctrl + Shift + U	Controls Read Aloud feature.
Ctrl + Shift + V	Paste without including formatting.
Ctrl + W (or Ctrl + F4)	Close the current tab.
Ctrl + Shift + W	Close the current window and tabs.
Ctrl + Shift + Y	Open Collections feature.
Ctrl + 0	Reset zoom level setting.
Ctrl + 1, 2, … 8	Switch to a specific open tab.
Ctrl + 9	Switch to the last tab of the window.
Ctrl + Enter	Add «www.» to the link you typed.
Ctrl + Tab (or Ctrl + PgDn)	Switch to the next open tab.
Ctrl + Shift + Tab	Switch to the previous open tab.
Ctrl + Plus (+)	Zoom in.
Ctrl + Minus (-)	Zoom out.
Ctrl + \ (PDF)	Toggle PDF between fit to page or fit to width.
Ctrl + [ (PDF)	Rotate PDF counter-clockwise 90 degree.
Ctrl + ] (PDF)	Rotate PDF clockwise 90 degree.
Ctrl + Shift + Delete	Open clear browsing data options.
Alt (or F10)	Focus on the Settings (three-dotted) button.
Alt + Left arrow	Go back.
Alt + Right arrow	Go forward.
Alt + Home	Open home page.
Alt + F4	Close the current window.
F1	Open Help page.
F6	Switch focus to the next pane.
Shift + F6	Switch focus to the previous pane.
F7	Enable or disable caret browsing.
F9	Enter or exit Immersive Reader.
Shift + F10	Open browser context menu.
F11	Enter fullscreen.
Esc	Stop loading page, close dialog, or close pop-up.
Spacebar (or PgDn)	Scroll down the webpage one screen at a time.
Shift + Spacebar (or PgUp)	Scroll up the webpage one screen at a time.
Tab	Go to the next tab stop.
Shift + Tab	Go to the previous tab stop
Home	Scroll to the top of the page, or move keyboard focus to the first item of the pane.
End	Scroll to the bottom of the page, or move keyboard focus to the last item of the pane.
Ctrl + Shift + . (period)	Opens or closes Copilot
Ctrl + Shift + , (comma)	Open or closes vertical tabs
Ctrl + Shift + S	Open Web capture
Ctrl + Q	Opens Command palette
Shift + Esc	Opens Browser task manager
Alt + Shift + I	Opens Send feedback

Windows key shortcuts

The «Windows key,» combined with other keys, allows you to perform many useful tasks, such as launching Settings, File Explorer, the Run command, apps pinned in the Taskbar, or opening specific features like Narrator or Magnifier. You can also complete tasks like managing windows and virtual desktops, taking screenshots, locking the account, and more.

This list includes all the most common keyboard shortcuts using the Windows key.

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Keyboard shortcut	Action
Windows key	Open Start menu.
Windows key + A	Open Action center.
Windows key + S (or Q)	Open Search.
Windows key + D	Display and hide the desktop.
Windows key + L	Locks computer.
Windows key + M	Minimize all windows.
Windows key + B	Set focus notification area in the Taskbar.
Windows key + C	Launch Cortana app.
Windows key + F	Launch Feedback Hub app.
Windows key + G	Launch Game bar app.
Windows key + Y	Change input between desktop and Mixed Reality.
Windows key + O	Lock device orientation.
Windows key + T	Cycle through apps in the Taskbar.
Windows key + Z	Switch input between the desktop experience and Windows Mixed Reality.
Windows key + J	Set focus on a tip for Windows 10 when applicable.
Windows key + H	Open dictation feature.
Windows key + E	Open File Explorer.
Windows key + I	Open Settings.
Windows key + R	Open Run command.
Windows key + K	Open Connect settings.
Windows key + X	Open Quick Link menu.
Windows key + V	Open Clipboard bin.
Windows key + W	Open the Windows Ink Workspace.
Windows key + U	Open Ease of Access settings.
Windows key + P	Open Project settings.
Windows key + Ctrl + Enter	Open Narrator.
Windows key + Plus (+)	Zoom in using the magnifier.
Windows key + Minus (-)	Zoom out using the magnifier.
Windows key + Esc	Exit magnifier.
Windows key + Forward-slash (/)	Start IME reconversion.
Windows key + Comma (,)	Temporarily peek at the desktop.
Windows key + Up arrow key	Maximize app windows.
Windows key + Down arrow key	Minimize app windows.
Windows key + Home	Minimize or maximize all but the active desktop window.
Windows key + Shift + M	Restore minimized windows on the desktop.
Windows key + Shift + Up arrow key	Stretch desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen.
Windows key + Shift + Down arrow key	Maximize or minimize active windows vertically while maintaining width.
Windows key + Shift + Left arrow key	Move active window to monitor on the left.
Windows key + Shift + Right arrow key	Move active window to monitor on the right.
Windows key + Left arrow key	Snap app or window left.
Windows key + Right arrow key	Snap app or window right.
Windows key + Number (0-9)	Open the app in number position in the Taskbar.
Windows key + Shift + Number (0-9)	Open another app instance in the number position in the Taskbar.
Windows key + Ctrl + Number (0-9)	Switch to the last active window of the app in the number position in the Taskbar.
Windows key + Alt + Number (0-9)	Open Jump List of the app in number position in the Taskbar.
Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + Number (0-9)	Open another instance as an administrator of the app in the number position in the Taskbar.
Windows key + Ctrl + Spacebar	Change previous selected input option.
Windows key + Spacebar	Change keyboard layout and input language.
Windows key + Tab	Open Task View.
Windows key + Ctrl + D	Create a virtual desktop.
Windows key + Ctrl + F4	Close active virtual desktop.
Windows key + Ctrl + Right arrow	Switch to the virtual desktop on the right.
Windows key + Ctrl + Left arrow	Switch to the virtual desktop on the left.
Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + B	Wake up the device when black or a blank screen.
Windows key + PrtScn	Capture a full screenshot in the «Screenshots» folder.
Windows key + Shift + S	Create part of the screen screenshot.
Windows key + Shift + V	Cycle through notifications.
Windows key + Ctrl + F	Open search for the device on a domain network.
Windows key + Ctrl + Q	Open Quick Assist.
Windows key + Alt + D	Open date and time in the Taskbar.
Windows key + Period (.) or Semicolon (;)	Open emoji panel.
Windows key + Pause	Show System Properties dialog box.

It’s important to note that specific Windows features and other third-party apps like Google Chrome, Firefox, Adobe Photoshop, and many others also have keyboard shortcuts. In this case, you want to check the software vendor documentation to learn more about them.

More resources

For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the following resources:

Windows 11 on Windows Central — All you need to know
Windows 10 on Windows Central — All you need to know

Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.

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