Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts Windows-10


As you become more confident using Windows 10 you may want to access certain items more quickly. There is a range of keyboard shortcuts that can be used to access some of the items you use most frequently.

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The majority of the shortcuts are accessed together with WinKey. To use the keyboard shortcuts press:

  • WinKey to access the Start menu at any time
  • WinKey + L to lock the computer and display the Lock screen
  • WinKey + I to access the Settings app
  • WinKey + K to connect new devices
  • WinKey + H to access the Sharing options for the current items or app
  • WinKey + Q to access the Personal Digital Assistant voice function, Cortana
  • WinKey + D to access the Desktop
  • WinKey + M to access the Desktop with the active window minimized
  • WinKey + E to access File Explore, displaying the Quick access section.
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  • WinKey + T to display the thumbnails on the Desktop Taskbar
  • WinKey + U to access the Ease of Access Center
  • WinKey + X to access administration tools and quick access to items including the Desktop and the Control Panel
  • Alt+F4 to close a Windows 10 app
  • Ctrl + Shift + Esc to access the Task Manager