Hotkeys:
. Key or combination of keys which provides quick access to particular function.
. Also called Shortcut keys.
. Example: To copy, we use Ctrl+C ,
To view file explorer, we use Win+E
. Also called Shortcut keys.
. Example: To copy, we use Ctrl+C ,
To view file explorer, we use Win+E
Win+Characters:
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| Win+E | Open Windows Explorer |
| Win+R | Open Run dialog |
| Win+M | Minimize all windows |
| Win+Shift+M | Undo Minimize all windows |
| Win+L | Lock PC |
| Win+Tab | Cycle Task bar buttons |
| Win+Pause | Open System properties |
| Win+S | Open Search |
| Win+D | Display/ hide desktop |
Win+Arrow:
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| Win+Down Arrow | Remove current app from screen |
| Win+Up Arrow | Maximize current window |
| Win+Left Arrow | Maximize current window to left of screen |
| Win+Right Arrow | Maximize current window to right of screen |
| Win+Home | Minimize all expect current active window |
Ctrl Hotkeys:
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+C | Copy selected item |
| Ctrl+V | Paste |
| Ctrl+X | Cut selected item |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo |
Other Hotkeys:
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| Alt+Tab | Switch to other open app |
| Alt+F4 | Close current active window, if all are closed, open shutdown dialog |
| Tab | Forward one item |
| Shift+Tab | Backward one item |
| Space | Move down a page at a time |
| Shift+Space | Move up a page at a time |
| Home | Move to beginning of page |
| End | Move to end of page |
| F1 | Open Help |
| F2 | Rename selected item |
| F3 | Search for file or folder |
| F4 | Display address bar in file explorer |
| F5 | Refresh Active Window |
| F11 | Full Screen |
| F12 | Inspect the screen |