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Windows 10 Shortcuts

By Michael | Last Updated

Mastering Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts can significantly boost your productivity and efficiency. Whether you're navigating Windows, managing files, or multitasking, these shortcuts save time and simplify tasks. This guide provides an extensive list of Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts categorized for easy reference.

General Windows Shortcuts

Windows+C: Open Charms Menu.

Windows + D: Switch between Desktop and programs

Windows+E: Open File Explorer.

Windows+F: Open the search box.

Windows+I: Open Settings panel.

Windows+L: Lock the computer.

Windows+R: Open Run.

Windows+U: Turn on Ease of Access Center.

Windows+X: Open Quick Access Menu.

Windows+Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow: Change the size and place of an opened window on the desktop.

Windows+Ctrl+D: Create virtual desktop.

Windows+Ctrl+F4: Close virtual desktop.

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

Windows+Volume Up (or Plus key): Start Magnifier.

Windows+Esc: Turn off Magnifier.

Windows+Enter: Open Narrator.

Windows +Shift +Number: Open programs that are pinned to the taskbar

Alt+Enter: Open the properties window of the selected item.

Alt+F4: Display Shut Down Windows.

Alt+Tab: Switch the running programs.

Ctrl+A: Choose all.

Ctrl+C: Copy the selected.

Ctrl+V: Paste the selected. (Note: The shortcut has been applied in Command Prompt.)

Ctrl+X: Cut the chosen.

Ctrl+Z: Cancel the previous step.

Ctrl + Y: Redo

File Explorer Shortcuts

Windows + E: Open File Explorer

Ctrl + N : Run a new window

Ctrl + Shift + N : Make a new folder

Alt + Left Arrow : Go back

Alt + Right Arrow : Go forward

Ctrl + Shift + E : List all folders in the navigation pane

Taskbar and Window Management Shortcuts

Windows + Tab: Open Task View

Windows + Left Arrow: Move window to the left

Windows + Right Arrow: Move window to the right

Windows + Up Arrow: Maximize window

Windows + Down Arrow: Minimize window

Windows + Shift + M: Recover minimized windows

Virtual Desktop Shortcuts

Windows + Ctrl + D: Make a new virtual desktop

Windows + Ctrl + Right Arrow: Go to the next virtual desktop

Windows + Ctrl + Left Arrow: Go to the previous virtual desktop

Windows + Ctrl + F4: Shut down the current virtual desktop

Command Prompt Shortcuts

Ctrl + C: Copy selected text

Ctrl + V: Paste text

Ctrl + A: Select all text

Arrow keys: Navigate through command history

Esc: Clear current command

Tab: Auto-complete command

Windows + S: Open Search

Windows + Q: Open Cortana (if enabled)

Windows + F: Open Feedback Hub

Narrator Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl: Stop reading.

Caps Lock+M: Start reading.

Caps Lock+Page Up: Increase voice volume.

Caps Lock+Page Down: Decrease voice volume.

Caps Lock+Plus: Increase voice speed.

Caps Lock+Minus: Decrease voice speed.

Caps Lock+C: Read current date and time.

Caps Lock+D: Read item.

Caps Lock+S: Read item spelled out.

Caps Lock+V: Repeat phrase.

Caps Lock+W: Read window.

Caps Lock+H: Read document.

Caps Lock+Ctrl+U: Read current page.

Caps Lock+U: Read next page.

Caps Lock+Shift+U: Read previous page.

Caps Lock+Ctrl+I: Read current paragraph.

Caps Lock+I: Read next paragraph.

Caps Lock+Shift+I: Read previous paragraph.

Caps Lock+Ctrl+O: Read current line.

Caps Lock+O: Read next line.

Caps Lock+Shift+O: Read previous line.

Caps Lock+Ctrl+P: Read current word.

Caps Lock+P: Read next word.

Caps Lock+Shift+P: Read previous word.

Caps Lock+R: Read all items in containing area.

Caps Lock+Q: Move to last item in containing area.

Caps Lock+Y: Move to beginning of text.

Caps Lock+B: Move to end of text.

Caps Lock+J: Jump to next heading.

Caps Lock+Shift+J: Jump to previous heading.

Caps Lock+K: Jump to next table.

Caps Lock+Shift+K: Jump to previous table.

Caps Lock+L: Jump to next link.

Caps Lock+Shift+L: Jump to previous link.

Caps Lock+F3: Jump to next cell in row.

Caps Lock+Shift+F3: Jump to previous cell in row.

Caps Lock+F4: Jump to next cell in column.

Caps Lock+Shift+F4: Jump to previous cell in column.

Caps Lock+Space: Do primary action.

Caps Lock+Right Arrow: Move to next item.

Caps Lock+Left Arrow: Move to previous item.

Caps Lock+Up/Down Arrow: Change view.

Caps Lock+F1: Show commands list.

Caps Lock+F2: Show commands for current item.

Caps Lock+F12: Toggle character reading.

Caps Lock+Enter: Toggle search mode.

Caps Lock+Num Lock: Toggle mouse mode.

Caps Lock+A: Change verbosity mode.

Caps Lock+Esc: Exit Narrator.

Caps Lock+Z: Lock Narrator key.

Caps Lock+G: Move Narrator cursor to system cursor.

Caps Lock+T: Move Narrator cursor to pointer.

Caps Lock+Backspace: Go back 1 item.

Caps Lock+Insert: Jump to linked item.

Caps Lock+F7: Read current column.

Caps Lock+F8: Read current row.

Caps Lock+F9: Read current column header.

Caps Lock+F10: Read current row header.

Caps Lock+F5: Read which row and column Narrator is in.

Caps Lock+F6: Jump to table cell.

Caps Lock+Shift+F6: Jump to cell contents.

Caps Lock+Ctrl+Left Arrow: Navigate to parent.

Caps Lock+Ctrl+Down Arrow: Navigate to next sibling.

Caps Lock+Ctrl+Up Arrow: Navigate to previous sibling.

Conclusions:

These Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts will enhance your workflow, making tasks quicker and easier. Bookmark this guide or download a PDF version for quick access.

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