Windows Shortcuts

What is windows keyboard shortcuts?

In computing, a keyboard shortcut is a set of one or more keys that invoke a command in software or an operating system.

They are typically an alternate means for invoking commands that would otherwise be accessible only through a menu, a mouse, or an aspect of the user interface. These shortcuts can expedite common operations by reducing input sequences to a few keystrokes.

List of some keyboard shortcuts given below:

Keyboard Shortcut : Action

Windows logo key : Open or close the Start menu.
Windows logo key + Pause : Display the System Properties dialog box.
Windows logo key + D : Display the desktop.
Windows logo key + M : Minimize all windows.
Windows logo key + Shift + M : Restore minimized windows to the desktop.
Windows logo key + E : Open Computer or explorer(This computer in windows 10).
Windows logo key + F : Search for a file or folder.
Ctrl+Windows logo key + F : Search for computers (if you're on a network).
Windows logo key + L : Lock your computer or switch users.
Windows logo key + R : Open the Run dialog box.
Windows logo key + T : Cycle through programs on the taskbar.
Windows logo key + Tab : Open Task view.
Ctrl+Windows logo key + Tab : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar.
Windows logo key + Spacebar : Preview the desktop.
Windows logo key + Up Arrow : Maximize the window.
Windows logo key + Left Arrow : Maximize the window to the left side of the screen.
Windows logo key + Right Arrow : Maximize the window to the right side of the screen.
Windows logo key + Down Arrow : Minimize the window.
Windows logo key + Home : Minimize all but the active window.
Windows logo key + P : Choose a presentation display mode.
Windows logo key + G : Cycle through gadgets.
Windows logo key + U : Open Ease of Access Center.
Windows logo key + X : Open Windows Mobility Center.
Alt + Tab : Switch between open programs.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc : Open Task Manager.
Alt + Esc : Switch between programs in order they were opened.
Ctrl + Esc : Open Start menu.
Alt + F4 : Quit active application or close current window.
Alt + Spacebar : Open menu for active program.
Press Shift five times : Switch Sticky keys on and off.
Hold Num Lock for five seconds : Switch Toggle keys on and off.
F5 : Refresh
Ctrl + ( + or -) : Zoom in or out of page by 10%.
Ctrl + N : Open a new window.
Ctrl + P : Print the current page.
Ctrl + B : Bold.
Ctrl + I : Italic.
Ctrl + U : Underline.

This shortcuts saves our time, when doing some work on computer.