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Shortcut Keys for Windows 10
This guide lists shortcut keys that you can use from the desktop in Windows 10.
Shortcut | Description |
Windows key | Open and close the Startmenu. |
+1, +2, etc. | Switch to the desktop and launch the nth application in the taskbar. For example, +1 launches whichever application is first in the list, numbered from left to right. |
+A | Open the action center. |
+B | Highlight the notification area. |
+C | Launch Cortana into listening mode.[1] Users can begin to speak to Cortana immediately |
+D | Switch betweenShow Desktop (hides/shows any applications and other windows) and the previous state. |
+E | Switch to the desktop and launch FileExplorer with the Quick Accesstab displayed. |
+H | Open the Share charm. |
+I | Open the Settingsapp. |
+K | Open the Connect pane to connect to wireless displays and audio devices. |
+L | Lock the device and go to the Lock screen. |
+M | Switch to the desktop and minimize all open windows. |
+O | Lock device orientation. |
+P | Open the Projectpane to search and connect to external displays and projectors. |
+R | Displaythe Run dialog box. |
+S | Launch Cortana.[2] Users can begin to type a query immediately. |
+T | Cycle through the apps on the taskbar. |
+U | Launch the Ease of Access Center. |
+V | Cycle through notifications. |
+X | Open the advanced menu in the lower-left corner of the screen. |
+Z | Open the app-specific command bar. |
+ENTER | Launch Narrator. |
+SPACEBAR | Switch input language and keyboard layout. |
+TAB | Open Task view. |
+, | Peek at the desktop. |
+Plus Sign | Zoom in. |
+Minus Sign | Zoom out. |
+ESCAPE | Close Magnifier. |
+LEFT ARROW | Dock the active window to the left half of the monitor. |
+RIGHT ARROW | Dock the active window to the right half of the monitor. |
+UP ARROW | Maximize the active windowvertically and horizontally. |
+DOWN ARROW | Restore or minimize the active window. |
+SHIFT+UP ARROW | Maximize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width. |
+SHIFT+ DOWN ARROW |
Restore or minimize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width. |
+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW | With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the left. |
+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW | With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the right. |
+HOME | Minimize all nonactive windows; restore on second keystroke. |
+PRNT SCRN | Take a picture of the screen and place it in the Computer>Pictures>Screenshots folder. |
+CTRL+LEFT/RIGHT arrow | Switch to the next or previous virtual desktop. |
+CTRL+D | Create a new virtual desktop. |
+CTRL+F4 | Close the current virtual desktop. |
+? | Launch the Windows Feedback App. |
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[1] If Cortana is unavailable or disabled, this shortcut has no function.
[2]Cortana is only available in certain countries/regions, and some Cortana features might not be available everywhere. If Cortana is unavailable or disabled, this command opens Search.
Windows Shortcut
- windows I on or start button+R to run a program.
- To open cmd press start button+R and enter cmd
- To open command prompt.3shutdown/restart by keyboard Alt+f4,
- Start button+D to open desktop even if the computer in, not responding status,
- To open task manager press CTRL +SHIFT +ESC ,
- To close an unresponsive program open task manager and see not responding status message close the application,
- ALT+Space bard
- Windows button +L to lock screen
Browser shortcuts Mozilla Firefox, Chrome
- CTRL+D, to bookmarks
- CTRL+ L to select location of Address bar
- to search quickly on google or default search engine press CTRL+K, to open add-ons to disable or remove
- press CTRL+ SHIFT+A.
- CTRL +S save HTML document
- CTRL+ N to open a window,
- CTRL+T to add a new tab,
- CTRL+W to close a tab
- CTRL+SHIFT+DELETE to erase history
- CTRL++ to zoom the document minus to decrease and
- CTRL+O to reset zoom in Mozilla Firefox.
Msword keyboard shortcuts
- CTRL+ N to open a new ms word.
- CTRL+ S to save the document,
- CTRL SHIFT A to capital all small words typed already
- CTRL += to superscript
- CTRL +- to subscript.
MS Exel Shortcuts
- CRTL+D = To Drag
- Filter: CRTL+SHIFT+ EQUAL
- Special paste:
- SUM IF
- Average
- Subtract
- multiply
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