Windows Shortkey

Here are some common keyboard shortcuts that use the Windows key:

Windows key: Open the Start menu.

Windows key + A: Open the Action Center.

Windows key + C: Open Cortana in listening mode.

Windows key + D: Show the desktop.

Windows key + E: Open File Explorer.

Windows key + I: Open Settings.

Windows key + L: Lock your PC or switch accounts.

Windows key + M: Minimize all windows.

Windows key + P: Project to a different display.

Windows key + R: Open the Run dialog box.

Windows key + S: Open Search.

Windows key + U: Open the Ease of Access Center.

Windows key + X: Open the Quick Link menu.

Windows key + Tab: Open Task View.

Windows key + Ctrl + D: Add a new virtual desktop.

Windows key + Ctrl + Left Arrow/Right Arrow: Switch between virtual desktops.

Windows key + Shift + S: Take a screenshot of a specific area.

Windows key + Print Screen: Take a screenshot and save it to the Pictures folder.

Windows key + Esc: Exit Magnifier.

Windows key + /: Turn on the Magnifier.

Windows key + Shift + S: Take a screenshot and open the Snipping Tool.

Windows key + Shift + C: Open Cortana in listening mode.

Windows key + Shift + M: Restore all minimized windows.

Windows key + Shift + N: Create a new folder in File Explorer.

Windows key + Shift + P: Project to a different screen.

Windows key + Shift + Q: Open the Quick Link menu.

Windows key + Shift + T: Cycle through apps on the taskbar in reverse order.

Windows key + Shift + U: Open the Ease of Access Center.

Windows key + Shift + V: Cycle through notifications in reverse order.

Windows key + Shift + W: Search for settings.

Windows key + Shift + Left arrow key: Move the current window to the left monitor (if you have multiple monitors).

Windows key + Shift + Right arrow key: Move the current window to the right monitor (if you have multiple monitors).

Windows key + Shift + Up arrow key: Maximize the current window vertically.

Windows key + Shift + Down arrow key: Restore/minimize the current window vertically.