Keyboard shortcuts can save you time as you use Windows 10. You probably already know about Ctrl + C and Ctrl +V (copy and paste), but we're here to tell you 21 other shortcuts that you should know when using Windows 10. Some of these shortcuts might already be familiar to you, but think of new users who just switched from a Mac or simply have relied more on mice or touchscreens.
Keyboard shortcut Action
Windows key + A Open Action center
Windows key + C Open Cortana in listening mode
Windows key + D Display and hide the desktop
Windows key + E Open File Explorer
Windows key + H Open the Share charm
Windows key + I Open Settings
Windows key + L Lock your PC or switch accounts
Windows key + S Open Search
Windows key + Number Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Windows key + Arrow key Snap app windows left, right, corners, maximize, or minimize
Windows key + Comma Temporarily peek at the desktop
Windows key + Ctrl +D Add a virtual desktop
Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow Switch between virtual desktops
Windows key + Enter Open Narrator
Windows key + Home Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke)
Windows key + PrtScn Capture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder
Windows key + Shift + Up arrow Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the
screen
Windows key + Tab Open Task view
Ctrl + Shift + Esc Open Task Manager
Alt +Tab Switch between open apps
Ctrl + Alt +Tab View open apps
There are plenty of keyboard shortcuts on Windows 10, but we think these are the best ones to remember. What other keyboard shortcuts do you think should have made it to this list? Let us know in the comments!
If you think this guide is helpful, we have many more posts like this in our Windows 10 help, tips and tricks page.
Source: windowscentral.com
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