In a computer, a keyboard shortcut refers to a set of one or more keys that invoke a command in software or an operating system. Keyboard shortcuts provide an easier and quicker method of using computer programs. But its an alternate means for invoking commands that would otherwise be accessible only through a menu, a mouse or an aspect of the interface. Here are some most useful Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts, an Ultimate Guide to use Windows computer more easily and smoothly.
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Windows 10 Shortcut Keys
Windows key + A opens Action center
Windows key + C Launch Cortana Assistant
Windows key + S Open Windows search
Windows key + I Open SETTINGS app
Windows key + D Minimize or Maximize the current window
Windows key + E Launch Windows file explorer
Windows key + F Open Windows feedback hub
Windows key + G Open the hidden GAME bar
Windows key + H Open dictation, text to speech service
Windows key + I Open Settings
Windows key + K Display to wireless devices and audio devices
Windows key + L Lock the desktop
Windows key + M Minimize everything. Show desktop
Windows key + P Project to an external display
Windows key + Q Open Cortana
Windows key + R To open RUN Dialog Box
Windows key + S Open Search
Windows key + T Switch through the apps on taskbar
Windows key + U Go to Display directly in Settings app
Windows key + W Open Windows INK workspace
Windows key + X Power menu
Windows key + CTRL + D Add virtual desktop
Windows key + CTRL + Right Arrow Switch to virtual desktop on right
Windows key + CTRL + Left arrow Switch to virtual desktop on left
Windows key + CTRL + F4 Close the current virtual desktop
Windows key + TAB Open task view
Windows key + ALT + TAB Also opens task view
Windows key + Left Arrow Arrange current window to left edge of screen
Windows key + Right Arrow Arrange current window to right edge of screen
Windows key + Up Arrow Arrange current window to top of screen
Windows key + Down Arrow Arrange current window to bottom of screen
Windows key + Down Arrow (Twice) Minimize,current window
Windows key + Space bar Change input language (if installed)
Windows key + Comma ( ,) Temporarily peek at the desktop
Alt key + Tab Switch between open apps.
Alt key + Left arrow key Go back.
Alt key + Right arrow key Go foward.
Alt key + Page Up Move up one screen.
Alt key + Page down Move down one screen.
Ctrl key + Shift + Esc To open Task manager
Ctrl key + Alt + Tab View open apps
Ctrl key + C Copy selected items to clipboard.
Ctrl key + X Cut selected items.
Ctrl key + V Paste content from clipboard.
Ctrl key + A Select all content.
Ctrl key + Z Undo an action.
Ctrl key + Y Redo an action.
Ctrl key + D Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin.
Ctrl key + Esc Open the Start Menu.
Ctrl key + Shift Switch the keyboard layout.
Ctrl key + Shift + Esc Open Task Manager.
Ctrl key + F4 Close the active window
File Explorer Shortcuts
- End: Display bottom of current window.
- Home: Display top of current window.
- Left Arrow: Collapse the current selections or select a parent folder.
- Right Arrow: Display the current selection or select the first subfolder.
Windows System Commands
Type the following commands in your Run dialogue box (Windows Key + R) to run specific programs quickly.
- devmgmt.msc: open Device Manager
- msinfo32: To open System Information
- cleanmgr: Open the Disk Cleanup
- ntbackup: Opens the Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
- mmc: Opens the Microsoft Management Console
- Excel: It opens the Microsoft Excel (if MS Office is installed on your device)
- msaccess: Microsoft Access (if installed)
- powerpoint: Microsoft PowerPoint (if installed)
- winword: Microsoft Word (if installed)
- frontpage: Microsoft FrontPage (if installed)
- notepad: Opens the Notepad app
- wordpad: WordPad
- calc: Opens Calculator app
- msmsgs: Opens the Windows Messenger app
- mspaint: Opens the Microsoft Paint application
- wmplayer: Opens Windows Media Player
- rstrui: Opens the System restore wizard
- control: Opens the Windows Control Panel
- control printers: Opens the printers dialogue box
- cmd: To open Command Prompt
- iexplore: To open the Internet Explorer web browser
- compmgmt.msc: open the Computer Management screen
- dhcpmgmt.msc: start DHCP Management console
- dnsmgmt.msc: start the DNS Management console
- services.msc: Open Windows Services consloe
- eventvwr: Opens the Event Viewer window
- dsa.msc: Active Directory Users and Computers (For Windows Server only)
- dssite.msc: Active Directory Sites and Services (For Windows Server only)
Create custom Keyboard Shortcuts
Yes, Windows 10 allows you to create your custom keyboard shortcuts for any program, whether it’s a traditional “desktop” app, a new-fangled “universal app”
To do this, follow the steps below.
- Locate the app shortcut on the desktop (for example Chrome) right-click on it select properties,
- Under the Shortcut tab, you should see a line that says Shortcut key.
- Click the textbox next to this line and then tap the desired shortcut key on your keyboard. for example, you are looking for open Google Chrome with the keyboard shortcut Windows + G
- Click apply and grant admin privileges if prompts for
- Now use the new keyboard shortcut to open up the program or app.
These are some of the most useful Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts and commands to use Windows 10 more smoothly and faster. If any missing or found new keyboard shortcuts, share in the comments below.
