Ctrl + C Copy
Ctrl + X Cut
Ctrl + V Paste
Ctrl + Z Undo
Ctrl + Y Redo
Ctrl + A Select all
Ctrl + S Save
Ctrl + P Print
Alt + Tab Switch between open apps
Windows Key + D Show or hide the desktop
Windows Key + E Open File Explorer
Windows Key + L Lock your PC
Windows Key + M Minimize all windows
Windows Key + R Open the Run dialog
Windows Key + U Open Ease of Access Center
Windows Key + Ctrl + D Create a new virtual desktop
Windows Key + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow Switch between virtual
desktopsWindows Key + Ctrl + F4 Close the current virtual desktop
Windows Key + 1/2/3/... Open the corresponding app pinned to the taskbar
Windows Key + T Cycle through apps on the taskbar
Windows Key + Left Arrow Snap window to the left half of the screen
Windows Key + Right Arrow Snap window to the right half of the screen
Windows Key + Up Arrow Maximize the window
Windows Key + Down Arrow**: Restore/minimize the window
Windows Key + Plus (+) Open Magnifier
Windows Key + Esc Exit Magnifier
Windows Key + Shift + S Take a screenshot with Snip & Sketch
Command Prompt
Ctrl + Shift + Enter Open Command Prompt as administrator
Up Arrow Cycle through previous commands
These shortcuts can help streamline your workflow and make navigating Windows more efficient.
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