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Shortcut Keys for Windows 10


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Shortcut Keys for Windows 10

 

Shortcut

 

Description

 

Windows key

 

Open and close the Start menu.

 

+1, +2, etc.

 

Switch to the desktop and launch the nth application in the taskbar. For example, +1 launches whichever application is first in the list, numbered from left to right.

 

+A

 

Open the action center.

 

+B

 

Highlight the notification area.

 

+C

 

Launch Cortana into listening mode.[1] Users can begin to speak to Cortana immediately.

 

[1] If Cortana is unavailable or disabled, this shortcut has no function.

 

+D

 

Switch between Show Desktop (hides/shows any applications and other windows) and the previous state.

 

+E

 

Switch to the desktop and launch File Explorer with the Quick Access tab displayed.

 

+H

 

Open the Share  charm.

 

+I

 

Open the Settings  app.

 

+K

 

Open the Connect pane to connect to wireless displays and audio devices.

 

+L

 

Lock the device and go to the Lock screen.

 

+M

 

Switch to the desktop and minimize all open windows.

 

+O

 

Lock device orientation.

 

+P

 

Open the Project pane to search and connect to external displays and projectors.

 

+R

 

Display the Run dialog box.

 

+S

 

Launch Cortana.[1] Users can begin to type a query immediately.

 

+T

 

Cycle through the apps on the taskbar.

 

+U

 

Launch the Ease of Access Center.

 

+V

 

Cycle through notifications.

 

+X

 

Open the advanced menu in the lower-left corner of the screen.

 

+Z

 

Open the app-specific command bar.

 

+ENTER

 

Launch Narrator.

 

+SPACEBAR

 

Switch input language and keyboard layout.

 

+TAB

 

Open Task view.

 

+,

 

Peek at the desktop.

 

+Plus Sign

 

Zoom in.

 

+Minus Sign

 

Zoom out.

 

+ESCAPE

 

Close Magnifier.

 

+LEFT ARROW

 

Dock the active window to the left half of the monitor.

 

+RIGHT ARROW

 

Dock the active window to the right half of the monitor.

 

+UP ARROW

 

Maximize the active window vertically and horizontally.

 

+DOWN ARROW

 

Restore or minimize the active window.

 

+SHIFT+UP ARROW

 

Maximize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width.

 

+SHIFT+

DOWN ARROW

 

Restore or minimize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width.

 

+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW

 

With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the left.

 

+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW

 

With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the right.

 

+HOME

 

Minimize all nonactive windows; restore on second keystroke.

 

+PRNT SCRN

 

Take a picture of the screen and place it in the Computer>Pictures>Screenshots folder.

 

+CTRL+LEFT/RIGHT arrow

 

Switch to the next or previous virtual desktop.

 

+CTRL+D

 

Create a new virtual desktop.

 

+CTRL+F4

 

Close the current virtual desktop.

 

+?

 

Launch the Windows Feedback App.

 

 

 

 

For more information

 

Windows

http://windows.microsoft.com

 

Work Smart by Microsoft IT

http://aka.ms/customerworksmart

 

Microsoft IT Showcase

http://microsoft.com/itshowcase

 

[1] Cortana is only available in certain countries/regions, and some Cortana features might not be available everywhere. If Cortana is unavailable or disabled, this command opens Search.

Use the windows key + [function] on your keyboard. Picture just would not come through for me.

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