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