Windows 10 Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcut List

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Thought I'd put together a list of keyboard shortcuts available in Windows 10. This is by no means a complete list, and feel free to PM me with any contributions.
will be used to denote the Windows Key

Two Key Shortcuts
+ Q : Opens up the search pane +W : Opens the Windows Ink workspace pane
+ E : Opens Windows file explorer + R : Opens the run dialog box
+ T : Sets focus on taskbar pinned items allowing access with the keyboard + U : Opens display settings
+ I : Opens the main system settings screen + P : Opens the projector pane allowing you change output settings
+ A : Opens the actions and notification pane + S : Opens the search pane
+ D : Shows the desktop + G : Opens the game overlay application
+ H : Opens the dictation service + K : Opens the wireless connection pane
+ L : Locks the computer + X : Opens IT admin pane
+ B : Sets focus on system tray icons for keyboard navigation and selection + M : Minimizes all open windows
+ V : Open clipboard history
+ < : Hides all windows until is released + Number : Opens application pinned to the taskbar corresponding to the order
Ctrl + Shift : Clicking an application while holding these runs an application elevated + TAB : Shows all open windows and virtual desktops
Alt + TAB : Toggle between open windows + ⬅ : Focused window will lock to the left side (up/down will lock to corner)
+ : Maximize window or lock if window is split (left/right first) + ➡ : Focused window will lock to the right side (up/down will lock to corner)
+ : Unmaximize or minimize focused windowCtrl + C : Copy text, file or directory
Ctrl + V : Paste text, file or directoryCtrl + X : Cut/Move text, file or directory

Three Key Shortcuts
Ctrl + Alt + Delete : Open winlogon screenCtrl + Shift + Esc : Open Task Manager
+ Ctrl + D : Create a virtual desktop + Ctrl + ⬅ or ➡ : Move between virtual desktops
+ Ctrl + Enter : Start and stop the narrator + Shift + S : Launch snipping tool
 
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I would like to add this to the said list as well.

Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts
  • Copy: Ctrl + C.
  • Cut: Ctrl + X.
  • Paste: Ctrl + V.
  • Maximize Window: F11 or Windows logo key + Up Arrow.
  • Task View: Windows logo key + Tab.
  • Switch between open apps: Windows logo key + D.
  • Shutdown options: Windows logo key + X.
  • Lock your PC: Windows logo key + L.
 
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