Windows Shortcuts Guide

Show or hide the desktop.

Open Task View (all open windows and virtual desktops).

Switch between open windows.

Snap the current window to the left or right half of the screen.

Maximize or minimize the current window.

Lock the PC.

Close the active window or app.

Create a new virtual desktop.

Switch between virtual desktops.

Close the current virtual desktop.

Open File Explorer.

Create a new folder.

Rename the selected file or folder.

Send the selected item to the Recycle Bin.

Permanently delete the selected item, skipping the Recycle Bin.

Go up one folder level.

Copy, cut, and paste.

Undo and redo.

Select all.

Open find (in most apps and browsers).

Delete the previous whole word instead of one character.

Jump the cursor one word at a time.

Open Settings.

Open the Run dialog.

Open the quick-access power-user menu.

Open Task Manager directly.

Open the snipping tool to capture part of the screen.

Open the emoji picker.

Open a new tab.

Reopen the last closed tab.

Close the current tab.

Jump to the address bar.

Switch to the next tab.