{"id":140,"date":"2015-07-17T21:20:30","date_gmt":"2015-07-17T13:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/2006\/12\/18\/100-keyboard-shortcuts-windows\/"},"modified":"2022-09-27T17:28:13","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T09:28:13","slug":"100-keyboard-shortcuts-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/100-keyboard-shortcuts-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"200 Keyboard Shortcuts (Windows) to Boost Your Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Keyboard shortcuts can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-productivity\/\">boost your productivity<\/a> if your daily job relies heavily on using Windows. They just don\u2019t get the work done quickly, but also <strong>improves the efficiency<\/strong>. Give them a try and you just might find yourself getting addicted to keyboard shortcuts.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve compiled a list of keyboard shortcuts for Windows 200+ shortcuts grouped into categories for easy access. If we missed some shortcut in this list, kindly let us know through the comments section.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/windows-11-keyboard-shortcuts\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/windows-11-keyboard-shortcuts.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-62455 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/windows-11-keyboard-shortcuts.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWindows 11 is a great operating system, but it can be a little daunting for newcomers to try...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Table of content:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">General Shortcuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Windows Keys Shortcuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">Dialog Box Shortcuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">File Explorer Shortcuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\">Taskbar Shortcuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\">Ease of Access Shortcuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7\">Magnifier Shortcuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8\">Narrator Shortcuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#9\">Remote Desktop Connection Shortcuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#10\">Help Viewer Shortcuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#11\">App Rearrangement Shortcuts (Metro)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: Some of the shortcuts given below may not work for versions below Windows 8.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1\">General Shortcuts<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s kickstart the list with the most common shortcuts that you\u2019ll often use.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F1<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display Help<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F2<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Rename the selected item<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F3<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Search for a file or folder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F4<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the address bar list in File Explorer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F5<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Refresh the active window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F6<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F10<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Activate the Menu bar in the active app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">F4<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Close the active item, or exit the active app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ESC<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">underlined letter<\/span> in menus and dialog box options<\/td>\n<td>Perform the command for that letter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ENTER<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display properties for the selected item<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SPACEBAR<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the shortcut menu for the active window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">LEFT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Back<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">RIGHT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Forward<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">PAGE UP<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move up one screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">PAGE DOWN<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move down one screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Switch between open apps (except desktop apps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">F4<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Close the active document (in apps that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">A<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Select all items in a document or window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">C<\/span> or <span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">INSERT<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Copy the selected item<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">D \/ DELETE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>DELETE the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">R<\/span> or <span class=\"key\">F5<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Refresh the active window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">V<\/span> or <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">INSERT<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Paste the selected item<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">X<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cut the selected item<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Y<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Redo an action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Z<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Undo an action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">+<\/span> or <span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">\u2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Zoom in or out of a large NUMBER of items, like apps pinned to the Start screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> +  mouse scroll wheel<\/td>\n<td>Change the size of desktop icons or zoom in or out of a large NUMBER of items, like apps pinned to the Start screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">RIGHT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">LEFT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">DOWN ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">UP ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Use the arrow keys to switch between all open apps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ARROW<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SPACEBAR<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\"> ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Select a block of text<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ESC<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Start screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ESC<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open Task Manager<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Switch the keyboard layout when multiple keyboard layouts are available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SPACEBAR<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Turn the Chinese input method editor (IME) on or off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">F10<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the shortcut menu for the selected item<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">DELETE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">RIGHT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">LEFT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ESC<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Stop or leave the current task<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/access-windows-10-control-panel\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Access Control Panel in Windows 10 (7 Ways)\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Access Control Panel in Windows 10 (7 Ways)<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/access-windows-10-control-panel.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-40537 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/access-windows-10-control-panel.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Access Control Panel in Windows 10 (7 Ways)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tI was really furious when Microsoft removed the Control Panel shortcut from the Windows 10 power user menu...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Windows key Shortcuts<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s check the keyboard shortcuts involving the Windows logo key. Most of them are introduced in Windows 8\u2019s Metro UI, and can be used in Windows 8 and above.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">F1<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open Windows Help and support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display or hide the Start screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Set focus in the notification area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open Charms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">D<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display and hide the desktop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">E<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open File Explorer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">F<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Search charm and search for files<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">H<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Share charm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">I<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Settings charm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">K<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Devices charm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">L<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Lock your PC or switch people<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">M<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Minimize all windows<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">O<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Lock device orientation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">P<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Choose a presentation display mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Q<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Search charm to search everywhere or within the open app (if the app supports app search)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">R<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Run dialog box<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">S<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Search charm to search Windows and the web<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">T<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through apps on the taskbar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">U<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open Ease of Access Center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">V<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through notifications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">V<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through notifications in reverse order<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">W<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Search charm and search for settings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">X<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Quick Link menu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Z<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Show the commands available in the app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">,<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Temporarily peek at the desktop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">PAUSE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the System Properties dialog box<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">F<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Search for PCs (if you\u2019re on a network)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">M<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Restore minimized windows on the desktop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">(NUMBER 1-9)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the desktop and start the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the app is already running, it switches to that app.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">(NUMBER 1-9)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the desktop and start a new instance of the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">(NUMBER 1-9)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the desktop and switch to the last active window of the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">(NUMBER 1-9)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the desktop and open the Jump List for the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">(NUMBER 1-9)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the desktop and open a new instance of the app located at the given position on the taskbar as an administrator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through recently used apps (except desktop apps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through recently used apps (except desktop apps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through recently used apps (except desktop apps) in reverse order<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Switch to the app that displayed a message in the notification area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">UP ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Maximize the window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">DOWN ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Remove current app from screen or minimize the desktop window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">LEFT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Maximize the app or desktop window to the LEFT side of the screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">RIGHT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Maximize the app or desktop window to the RIGHT side of the screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">HOME<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">UP ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">DOWN ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Restore\/minimize active desktop windows vertically, maintaining width<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">LEFT ARROW<\/span> or <span class=\"key\">RIGHT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move an app or window in the desktop from one monitor to another<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SPACEBAR<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Switch input language and keyboard layout<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SPACEBAR<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Change to a previously selected input<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ENTER<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open Narrator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through open apps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through open apps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">\/<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Initiate IME reconversion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ENTER<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open WindowsMedia Center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">+\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Zoom in or out using Magnifier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ESC<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Exit Magnifier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"3\">Dialog Box shortcuts<\/h2>\n<p>These are the keyboard shortcuts that can be used in dialog boxes.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F1<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display Help<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F4<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the items in the active list<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move forward through tabs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move back through tabs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">(NUMBER 1-9)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move to <em>nth<\/em> tab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move forward through options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move back through options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">underlined letter<\/span> in menus and dialog box options<\/td>\n<td>Perform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">SPACEBAR<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">BACKSPACE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ARROW<\/span> keys<\/td>\n<td>Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"4\">File Explorer shortcuts<\/h2>\n<p>These are the shortcuts that can be used to work with File Explorer\u2019s windows or folders.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/100-keyboard-shortcuts-windows\/1-file-explorer.jpg\" alt=\"Windows File Explorer\" width=\"700\" height=\"401\"><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">D<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Select the address bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">E<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Select the search box<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">F<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Select the search box<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">N<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open a new window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">W<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Close the current window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + mouse scroll wheel<\/td>\n<td>Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">E<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display all folders above the selected folder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">N<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Create a new folder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">NUM LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">*<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display all subfolders under the selected folder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">NUM LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">+<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the contents of the selected folder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">NUM LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">\u2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Collapse the selected folder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">P<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the preview pane<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ENTER<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">RIGHT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>View the next folder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">UP ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>View the folder that the folder was in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">LEFT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>View the previous folder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">BACKSPACE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>View the previous folder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">RIGHT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the current selection (if it\u2019s collapsed), or select the first subfolder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">LEFT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Collapse the current selection (if it\u2019s expanded), or select the folder that the folder was in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">END<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the bottom of the active window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">HOME<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the top of the active window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F11<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Maximize or minimize the active window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"5\">Taskbar shortcuts<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the keyboard shortcuts to work with items on the Desktop\u2019s taskbar.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + Click a <span class=\"key\">taskbar button<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open an app or quickly open another instance of an app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + Click a <span class=\"key\"> taskbar button<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open an app as an administrator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + Right-click a <span class=\"key\"> taskbar button<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Show the window menu for the app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> + Right-click a <span class=\"key\"> grouped taskbar button<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Show the window menu for the groUP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + Click a <span class=\"key\"> grouped taskbar button<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through the windows of the groUP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"6\">Ease-of-access shortcuts<\/h2>\n<p>These are the keyboard shortcuts to help you use your computer easily.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/100-keyboard-shortcuts-windows\/2-ease-of-access.jpg\" alt=\"Ease of access\" width=\"700\" height=\"401\"><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>Hold <span class=\"key\">RIGHT SHIFT<\/span> for eight seconds<\/td>\n<td>Turn Filter Keys on and off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">LEFT ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">LEFT SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">PRINT SCREEN<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Turn High Contrast on or off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">LEFT ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">LEFT SHIFT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">NUM LOCK<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Turn Mouse Keys on or off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Press <span class=\"key\">SHIFT<\/span> five times<\/td>\n<td>Turn Sticky Keys on or off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Press <span class=\"key\">NUM LOCK<\/span> for five seconds<\/td>\n<td>Turn Toggle Keys on or off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">U<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Open the Ease of Access Center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"7\">Magnifier shortcuts<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the keyboard shortcuts to help you use Magnifier.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/100-keyboard-shortcuts-windows\/3-magnifier.jpg\" alt=\"Windows magnifier\" width=\"700\" height=\"805\"><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">+<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Zoom in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">\u2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Zoom out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SPACEBAR<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Preview the desktop in full-screen mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">D<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Switch to docked mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">F<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Switch to full-screen mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">I<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Invert colors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">L<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Switch to lens mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">R<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Resize the lens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ARROW<\/span> keys<\/td>\n<td>Pan in the direction of the ARROW keys<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ESC<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Exit Magnifier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"8\">Narrator shortcuts<\/h2>\n<p>These are the keyboard shortcuts to help you use Narrator.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/100-keyboard-shortcuts-windows\/4-narrator.jpg\" alt=\"Windows narrator\" width=\"700\" height=\"721\"><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">SPACEBAR<\/span> or <span class=\"key\">ENTER<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Activate current item<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ARROW keys<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move around on the screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Stop reading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CAPS LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">D<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Read item<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CAPS LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">M<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Start reading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CAPS LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">H<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Read document<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CAPS LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">V<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Repeat phrase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CAPS LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">W<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Read window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CAPS LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">PAGE UP<\/span> or <span class=\"key\">PAGE DOWN<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Increase or decrease the volume of the voice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CAPS LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\"> +\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Increase or decrease the speed of the voice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CAPS LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">SPACEBAR<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Do default action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CAPS LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">LEFT<\/span> or <span class=\"key\"> RIGHT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move to previous\/next item<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CAPS LOCK<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">F2<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Show commands for current item<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Caps<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ESC<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Exit Narrator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"9\">Remote Desktop Connection shortcuts<\/h2>\n<p>These are the keyboard shortcuts to ease the use of remote desktop connection.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">PAGE UP<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move between apps, left to right<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">PAGE DOWN<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move between apps, right to left<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">INSERT<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Cycle through apps in the order that they were started<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">HOME<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the Start screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">BREAK<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Switch between a window and full screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">END<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the Windows Security dialog box<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">HOME<\/span><\/td>\n<td>In full-screen mode, activate the connection bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">DELETE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the system menu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">\u2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Place a copy of the active window, within the client, on the Terminal server clipboard (similar to <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\"> PRINT SCREEN<\/span> on a local PC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">+<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Place a copy of the entire client window area on the Terminal server clipboard (similar to <span class=\"key\"> Print Screen<\/span> on a local PC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">RIGHT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span> out of the Remote Desktop controls to a control in the host app (for example, a button or a text box). Useful when the Remote Desktop controls are embedded in another (host) app.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">LEFT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"key\">TAB<\/span>out of the Remote Desktop controls to a control in the host app (for example, a button or a text box). Useful when the Remote Desktop controls are embedded in another (host) app.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"10\">Help Viewer shortcuts<\/h2>\n<p>These are the keyboard shortcuts that can be used with the help viewer.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/100-keyboard-shortcuts-windows\/5-help-support.jpg\" alt=\"Windows help viewer\" width=\"700\" height=\"401\"><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F3<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move the cursor to the search box<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">F10<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the Options menu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">HOME<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move to the beginning of a topic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">END<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move to the end of a topic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">LEFT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move back to the previously viewed topic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">RIGHT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move to the next (previously viewed) topic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">HOME<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the Help and support home page<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">A<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the customer support page<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the TABle of Contents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">ALT<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">N<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Display the Connection Settings menu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">F<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Search the current topic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">CTRL<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">P<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Print a topic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"11\">Apps-rearranging shortcuts (Metro)<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the keyboard shortcuts that can be used to rearrange apps on Metro screen. You should keep the Windows key pressed down continuously once you enter in the rearrange mode, then use the various commands. When you\u2019re done rearranging apps,  then release the Windows key.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Enter Rearrange mode and select apps or dividers across monitors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">LEFT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move app divider left<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">RIGHT ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Move app divider right<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">UP ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Maximize app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">DOWN ARROW<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Close app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"key\">Win<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">ESC<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Exit Rearrange mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keyboard shortcuts can boost your productivity if your daily job relies heavily on using Windows. 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