Using keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11 can help you work more efficiently by quickly accessing features and functions. Here are some of the most useful shortcuts:
1. General Shortcuts
- Copy:
Ctrl + C - Cut:
Ctrl + X - Paste:
Ctrl + V - Undo:
Ctrl + Z - Redo:
Ctrl + Y - Select All:
Ctrl + A - Search:
Windows + S - Open Settings:
Windows + I
2. Window Management
- Minimize All Windows:
Windows + M - Restore Minimized Windows:
Windows + Shift + M - Switch Between Open Windows:
Alt + Tab - Snap Window to the Left:
Windows + ← - Snap Window to the Right:
Windows + → - Snap Window to a Corner (Quadrant):
Windows + ←or→then↑or↓ - Maximize Window:
Windows + ↑ - Minimize Window:
Windows + ↓ - Close Current Window:
Alt + F4
3. Virtual Desktops
- Create New Virtual Desktop:
Windows + Ctrl + D - Switch Between Virtual Desktops:
Windows + Ctrl + ←or→ - Close Current Virtual Desktop:
Windows + Ctrl + F4
4. File Explorer
- Open File Explorer:
Windows + E - Quick Access View:
Windows + E(if File Explorer is already open) - Rename Selected Item:
F2 - Delete Selected Item:
Delete - Open Properties for Selected Item:
Alt + Enter
5. Taskbar and Start Menu
- Open Start Menu:
Windows - Open Action Center:
Windows + A - Open Notification Center:
Windows + N - Open Quick Settings:
Windows + X - Cycle Through Taskbar Apps:
Windows + T - Open Task Manager:
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
6. Accessibility
- Magnifier:
Windows + +to open and zoom in,Windows + -to zoom out - Narrator:
Windows + Ctrl + Enter - High Contrast Mode:
Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen
7. Screen and Display
- Switch Display Modes:
Windows + P - Project Screen:
Windows + K - Screenshot:
Windows + Print Screen(saves to Pictures folder),Windows + Shift + S(opens Snip & Sketch)
8. Cortana and Voice Commands
- Open Cortana:
Windows + C - Voice Typing:
Windows + H
Tips for Effectively Using Shortcuts
- Start Small: Focus on learning a few shortcuts at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- Practice Regularly: Use them daily to build muscle memory.
- Customize Shortcuts: Adjust keyboard shortcuts through settings to better fit your workflow.
Integrate these shortcuts into your daily use to streamline your tasks and boost your productivity on Windows 11!