Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Guide

General Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Ctrl + CCopy selected item
Ctrl + VPaste copied item
Ctrl + XCut selected item
Ctrl + ZUndo last action
Ctrl + YRedo last action
Ctrl + ASelect all items
Win + DShow desktop / restore windows
Win + EOpen File Explorer
Win + SOpen Search bar
Alt + TabSwitch between open apps

Screenshot Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
PrtScnCapture entire screen (copies to clipboard)
Alt + PrtScnCapture active window (copies to clipboard)
Win + Shift + SOpen Snipping Tool to capture part of screen
Win + PrtScnCapture entire screen and save to Pictures\Screenshots
Win + Alt + PrtScnRecord active window (Xbox Game Bar)

Window & Productivity Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Win + Left/RightSnap window to left/right half
Win + Up/DownMaximize / Minimize window
Win + TabOpen Task View / switch virtual desktops
Ctrl + Shift + EscOpen Task Manager
Alt + F4Close active window / app
Win + Ctrl + DCreate new virtual desktop
Win + Ctrl + Left/RightSwitch between virtual desktops

File Explorer Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Ctrl + NOpen new File Explorer window
Alt + DFocus on address bar
Ctrl + Shift + NCreate new folder
F2Rename selected file/folder
Ctrl + Shift + EscOpen Task Manager

Browser / Office Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Ctrl + TOpen new browser tab
Ctrl + WClose current tab
Ctrl + Shift + TReopen closed tab
Ctrl + TabSwitch to next tab
Alt + EnterOpen properties of selected file/folder

System & Power Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Win + LLock PC
Win + IOpen Settings
Win + ROpen Run dialog
Ctrl + Alt + DelOpen Security options (Task Manager / Lock / Sign out)
Win + XOpen Quick Link menu (Settings, Power, Device Manager, etc.)
Alt + F4Shut down / restart dialog (if desktop active)