20 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 10

20 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 10

Convenience and efficiency are the highlights of computer literacy and nothing depicts this better than ‘keyboard shortcuts’. A single Windows keyboard shortcut alone can lessen your workload while saving seconds spent to accomplish certain tasks.

Additionally, keyboard shortcuts can make you a better multitasker and cut down on mouse usage, reducing the risks of Repetitive Syndrome Injury.

Once you get a knack for it, you can create a working system to help you navigate your PC with ease. This will help you navigate swiftly through different tools and make your work a lot easier.  If you haven’t yet, you should definitely consider doing so.

With a Windows 10 operating system, you could make use of these keyboard shortcuts to start.

SHORTCUTS	DESCRIPTIONS
Windows Key + Up Arrow	Maximizes the selected window.
Windows Key + Down Arrow	Reduces the window size. (Restore down.)
Windows Key + Tab	Shows Task View.
Windows Key + A	Opens the Action Center.
Windows Key + C	Opens the Cortana in listening mode.
Windows Key + I	Opens the Settings Menu.
Windows Key + M	Minimizes all open windows.
Windows Key + Shift + M	Opens minimized windows.
Windows Key + G	Opens the Xbox game bar.
Windows Key + L	Locks the Screen.
Windows Key + D	Shows/hides open apps on the desktop.
Windows Key + E	Opens the File Explorer.
Windows Key + U	Opens Ease of Access in the Settings menu.
Windows Key + Print Screen	Take a picture of the screen and place it in the Computer>Pictures>Screenshots folder.
Windows Key + Control + F	Opens the Find Computers window.
Windows Key + X	Open the advanced menu in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Windows Key + C (Windows Key + Q)	Opens the Windows Search.
Windows Key + Control + D	Creates a virtual desktop.
Windows Key + P	Open the Project pane to search and connect to external displays and projectors.
Windows Key + V	Opens the Clipboard History.