WINDOWS
Shortcuts
Must-know productivity shortcuts for Windows 10/11
Keyboard cheat sheet
Select a shortcut below to locate its keys.
Core shortcuts · 10
View in list ↓An editorial selection to learn recurring tasks first, in the same order as the core list below.
How core shortcuts are selected
These are editorial recommendations, not usage rankings. We prioritize recurring tasks, fewer mouse trips, and combinations that are easy to learn. App-specific actions are labeled.
The same layout at every screen size.
Core shortcuts · 10
WinVOpen Clipboard History
WinDShow Desktop (Minimize all windows)
WinShiftSCapture specific screen area (Snip & Sketch)
WinArrow KeysSnap windows (Split screen layout)
CtrlShiftEscOpen Task Manager directly
Win.Emoji and symbols menu
WinLLock your PC instantly
WinTabTask View and Virtual Desktops
WinEOpen File Explorer
WinXOpen Quick Link (Power User) menu
01 — System & Navigation
WinOpen Start menu
WinEFile Explorer
WinLLock screen
WinDMinimize/restore all windows
WinVClipboard history (Select from multiple copies)
WinROpen Run command
WinSOpen Windows Search
WinIOpen Settings
02 — Window Management (Snap)
Win← / →Snap window to left/right
Win↑ / ↓Maximize/minimize window
WinZOpen Snap layout menu (Win 11 only)
AltTabSwitch between items
WinTabTask View (Virtual desktops)
03 — Capture & Multimedia
WinShiftSUse the Snipping Tool
WinPrtScTake a full screenshot and save to folder
WinGOpen Xbox Game Bar
04 — Advanced Tools
CtrlShiftEscOpen Task Manager directly
WinXQuick Link menu (Power User menu)
Win.Emoji, GIFs, and symbols menu