Windows Shortcut Keys

Boost your productivity with these essential Windows shortcuts

• Win + L
  Lock your Windows PC screen immediately
• Win + Tab
  Open Task View and switch between virtual desktops
• Win + D
  Show desktop (minimize all windows); Press again to restore
• Win + E
  Open File Explorer
• Win + I
  Open Windows Settings app
• Win + S
  Open Windows Search
• Win + R
  Open Run dialog box
• Win + X
  Open the Quick Link menu (power user menu)
• Win + A
  Open Action Center / Notifications panel
• Win + C
  Open Microsoft Teams (on supported Windows 11)
• Win + V
  Open clipboard history
• Win + P
  Choose presentation display mode
• Win + +/-
  Zoom in/out using Magnifier
• Win + Shift + S
  Take a screenshot using Snip & Sketch tool
• Win + Ctrl + D
  Create a new virtual desktop
• Win + Ctrl + Left/Right
  Switch between virtual desktops
• Win + Ctrl + F4
  Close current virtual desktop
• Win + Home
  Minimize everything except the active window
• Win + Shift + M
  Restore minimized windows on desktop
• Win + Pause/Break
  Open System Properties Window
• Win + Number (1-9)
  Open app pinned to taskbar at that position
• Win + Spacebar
  Switch input language and keyboard layout
• Win + G
  Open Xbox Game Bar
• Win + Alt + D
  Show or hide date and time on desktop
• Win + Shift + Left/Right
  Move current window across monitors
• Win + Ctrl + Shift + B
  Restart graphics driver
• Win + F1
  Open Windows Help