Most frequently used short keys for Windows 11

Alanasi
Copper Contributor
Sep 10, 2024
Thank you for sharing.
Sideny_Strouth
Brass Contributor
Sep 11, 2024
Missing an important one: ctrl + s for saving edit.
Su-Jace
Copper Contributor
Sep 14, 2024
Michaelonco Accessibility Shortcuts:
Windows + U: Open Accessibility Settings.
Windows + Plus (+): Open Magnifier.
Windows + Esc: Close Magnifier.
Poppysanna
Copper Contributor
Sep 19, 2024
If you have any third-party antivirus software installed, it might be blocking Windows Defender. Try disabling or uninstalling it to see if that resolves the problem.
Lancesocon
Copper Contributor
Sep 24, 2024
Windows Key + U: Open Accessibility Settings.
Windows Key + + (Plus): Open Magnifier.
Windows Key + ESC: Exit Magnifier.
Alaiaam
Copper Contributor
Sep 26, 2024
Win + Shift + Left/Right arrow: Move window to left/right monitor
Win + Ctrl + 😧 Create a new virtual desktop
Win + Ctrl + Left/Right arrow: Switch between virtual desktops
Win + Ctrl + F4: Close current window
Jasonnmiz
Brass Contributor
Sep 29, 2024
Michaelonco

- Windows key: opens the Start menu
- Windows key + A: Action Center
- Windows key + I: Settings
- Windows key + L: Lock computer
Window management
- Alt + Tab: Switch between applications
- Windows Key + 😧 Show/Hide Desktop
- Windows Key + E: File Explorer
- Windows Key + M: Minimize all windows
Virtual desktop
- Windows Key + Ctrl + 😧 Create new virtual desktop
- Windows key + Ctrl + left/right arrows: switch between virtual desktops
Accessibility
- Windows key + U: Accessibility settings
- Windows key + +/-: Magnifier
Miscellaneous
- Ctrl + C/X/V/Z/Y: Copy/Cut/Paste/Undo/Redo
- F2: Rename
- F5: Refresh Window
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Most frequently used short keys for Windows 11