Keyboard shortcuts are an indispensable tool for navigating and working efficiently on Windows. Whether you’re a power user or just getting started, these shortcuts will help you save time and effort.
General Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + C
Copy the selected item
Ctrl + V
Paste the copied item
Ctrl + X
Cut the selected item
Ctrl + Z
Undo the last action
Ctrl + Y
Redo the last undone action
Ctrl + A
Select all items in the current window
Alt + Tab
Switch between open applications
Ctrl + Esc
Open the Start menu
Alt + F4
Close the active window or application
File Explorer Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + N
Open a new File Explorer window
Ctrl + Shift + N
Create a new folder
Delete
Move the selected item to the Recycle Bin
Shift + Delete
Permanently delete the selected item
Alt + Up Arrow
Go up one folder level
Ctrl + E
Focus on the search bar
Window Management
Shortcut
Action
Windows + D
Show or hide the desktop
Windows + Up Arrow
Maximize the active window
Windows + Down Arrow
Minimize the active window
Windows + Left/Right Arrow
Snap the active window to the left or right
Windows + Tab
Open Task View
Windows + Ctrl + D
Create a new virtual desktop
Windows + Ctrl + F4
Close the current virtual desktop
Screenshot Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
PrtScn
Capture the entire screen
Alt + PrtScn
Capture the active window
Windows + Shift + S
Open the Snipping Tool for custom screenshots
Windows + PrtScn
Capture the entire screen and save to Pictures
Text Navigation
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow
Move the cursor by one word
Ctrl + Up/Down Arrow
Move the cursor by one paragraph
Home
Move the cursor to the beginning of the line
End
Move the cursor to the end of the line
Ctrl + Home
Move the cursor to the beginning of the document
Ctrl + End
Move the cursor to the end of the document
Windows Keyboard Shortcut Sticker
Want to keep these shortcuts handy? Purchase a Windows Keyboard Shortcut Sticker for your laptop or desktop! It’s a sleek and durable sticker that lists all the essential shortcuts, perfect for quick reference.
Mastering these shortcuts will make your Windows experience smoother and more efficient. Start practicing today and see the difference in your productivity!
