Windows Shortcut Keys and Commands

General Shortcuts

Ctrl + C: Copy

Ctrl + X: Cut

Ctrl + V: Paste

Ctrl + Z: Undo

Ctrl + Y: Redo

Ctrl + A: Select all

Ctrl + S: Save

Ctrl + P: Print

Alt + Tab: Switch between open apps

Alt + F4: Close the active window

Windows + D: Show desktop

Windows + E: Open File Explorer

Windows + L: Lock your computer

Windows + R: Open the Run dialog box

File and Folder Management

Ctrl + N: Create a new window in File Explorer

Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder

F2: Rename a selected item

Delete: Move selected item to Recycle Bin

Shift + Delete: Permanently delete a selected item

Text Editing

Ctrl + Right Arrow: Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word

Ctrl + Left Arrow: Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word

Ctrl + Up Arrow: Move the cursor to the beginning of the paragraph

Ctrl + Down Arrow: Move the cursor to the end of the paragraph

Ctrl + Backspace: Delete the previous word

Ctrl + Delete: Delete the next word

Window Management

Windows + Up Arrow: Maximize the window

Windows + Down Arrow: Minimize/restore the window

Windows + Left Arrow: Snap window to the left

Windows + Right Arrow: Snap window to the right

Windows + Tab: Open Task View

Task Manager

Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager

Search and Navigation

Windows + S: Open Search

Windows + F: Open File Explorer's search bar

Windows + I: Open Settings

Windows + Pause: Open System Properties

Command Prompt Shortcuts

Ctrl + C: Stop a command

Arrow Keys: Scroll through previous commands

Tab: Autocomplete folder or file names

Ctrl + Shift + Enter: Open Command Prompt as administrator

Accessibility Shortcuts

Windows + U: Open Ease of Access Center

Windows + Plus (+): Open Magnifier and zoom in

Windows + Minus (-): Zoom out in Magnifier

Windows + Ctrl + D: Add a new virtual desktop

Windows + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow: Switch between virtual desktops

Power and System

Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Open security options

Alt + PrtScn: Capture a screenshot of the active window

Windows + PrtScn: Capture a full-screen screenshot and save it

Windows + X: Open the Quick Link menu