Common Windows Shortcuts
Shortcuts for editing
| Keys | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + C | Copy |
| Ctrl + V | Paste |
| Ctrl + X | Cut |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl + A | Select All |
| Ctrl + F | Find |
| Ctrl + P | |
| Ctrl + O | Open file |
| Ctrl + N | New file |
| Ctrl + B | Bold |
| Ctrl + I | Italic |
| Ctrl + U | Underline |
Shortcuts for Window management
| Keys | Function |
|---|---|
| Alt + Tab | Switch Windows |
| Win + E | Explorer/This PC |
| Win + D | Desktop/Minimize All |
| Win + L | Lock Screen |
| Win + R | Run dialog |
| Win + I | Settings |
| Win + P | Projector |
| Win + S | Search |
| Win + Print Screen | Screenshot |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Task Manager |
| Ctrl + Alt + Del | Security Options |
| Win + right arrow (or) left arrow | Split right/left |
| Win + up arrow | Maximize |
| Win + down arrow | Minimize |
| Ctrl + W | Close Tab |
| Ctrl + Q | Close App |
| Ctrl + R | Refresh |
| Ctrl + 1 (or) 2 (or) 3 | Switch browser tabs |
Run dialog commands
| Keys | Function |
|---|---|
| winword | Microsoft Word |
| excel | Microsoft Excel |
| powerpnt | Microsoft PowerPoint |
| calc | Calculator |
| msconfig | System configuration utility |
| devmgmt.msc | Device Manager |
| control | Control Panel |
| notepad | Notepad |
| taskmgr | Task Manager |
| cmd | Command Prompt |
| appwiz.cpl | Add/Remove Programs |
| services.msc | Services console |
| diskmgmt.msc | Disk Management console |
| regedit | Registry Editor |
| downloads | Download folder |