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Especially for the convenience of users and increase their productivity, Windows 10 has keyboard shortcuts. What it is? Roughly speaking, in order to copy one file, you can right-click on it and select the "Copy" menu item. And you can just press two buttons on the keyboard, which will be several times faster. The Windows operating system has several dozen keyboard shortcuts that will make your work faster and more convenient. And now I will show you the main combinations.

Attention! Later in the article, I will often refer to the Windows button or simply Win. Often, beginners have no idea what this key is and where to look for it. Especially for beginners, I have - I advise you to study it.

Basic Windows keyboard shortcuts

F1 - Windows Help (used for the same function in most programs)
CTRL + ESC - open the start menu
ALT + TAB - switch between programs
ALT + F4 - close the program
SHIFT + DELETE - Permanently delete an item
Win + L - Lock the computer without using the combination CTRL + ALT + DELETE
F10 - Activate the menu bar

CTRL + C - copy
CTRL + X - cut
CTRL + V - Paste
CTRL + Z - cancel action
CTRL + R - repeat action
CTRL + B - bold
CTRL + U - underline
CTRL + I - italics
Win - open start menu
Win + R - Open the Run dialog box
Win + M - collapse all
SHIFT + Win + M - restore minimized windows
Win + F1 - Help
Win + E - File Explorer
Win + F - Search for files and folders
Win + D - minimize all open windows and show the desktop
CTRL + Win + F - search for a computer
CTRL + Win + TAB - Moves focus from the Start menu, to the Quick Launch bar, to the taskbar. When doing this, use the RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to items on the Quick Launch bar and taskbar.
Win + TAB - switch between buttons on the taskbar
Win + Break - System Properties Dialog Box
Win + P - launch print manager
Win + C - open control panel
Win + V - open clipboard
Win + K - open the Keyboard Properties dialog
Win + I- open Properties: mouse
Win + A - launch accessibility features (if installed)
Win + S - search for applications and files

Keyboard Shortcuts for Dialog Box Control

TAB - move to the next control in the dialog box
SHIFT + TAB - Move to the previous control in the dialog box
SPACE - if the focus is on the button - then pressing the button
ENTER - similar to pressing a dedicated button
ESC is the equivalent of pressing the Cancel button
SHIFT + right-click - open context menu with alternative commands
SHIFT + double-click - execute an alternate default command
ALT + double click - display file properties
SHIFT + DELETE - delete an item without placing it in the trash
SHIFT + F10 - open the context menu for the selected item
CTRL + ESC - open the Start menu (similar to pressing Win)
CTRL + SHIFT + ESC - Opens Task Manager
ALT + DOWN ARROW - Open dropdown box
ALT + TAB - menu for switching between running programs. While holding down the ALT key, press the TAB key once to view the task switch window. Then press TAB again to switch to the next program.
SHIFT - Press and hold the SHIFT key while inserting a CD to bypass the autoplay feature
ALT + SPACE - displays the "System" menu for an open window
ALT + HYPHEN - Open the System menu of a child window
CTRL + TAB - switch to the next multiple document interface child window
ALT + "underlined letter in the menu name" - opens the corresponding menu item
ALT + F4 - close the current window
CTRL + F4 - close the current multiple document interface window
ALT + F6 - switch between multiple windows of the same program

Keyboard shortcuts for the selected object:

F2 - rename object
F3 - search for a file
CTRL + X - cut
CTRL + C - copy
CTRL + V - Paste
SHIFT + DELETE - delete the selected object without using the trash
ALT + ENTER - open the properties window for the selected object

Manage shared folders and shortcuts:

F4 - selects the "Move to another folder" field and moves the items in the field
F5 - update the current window
F6 - switch between explorer panels
CTRL + Z - undo last command
CTRL + A - select all files or items in the current window
BACKSPACE - go to the parent folder
SHIFT+Click+Close Button - Close the current folder and all parent folders

File Explorer directory tree management:

Numeric keypad +"*" - expand all items in selection
Numeric keypad + "+" - display the contents of the selection
Numeric keypad + "-" - Collapse selection
RIGHT ARROW - Expand the selection if it is not already expanded. Otherwise, jump to the first child element
LEFT ARROW Collapse the selection if it is expanded. Otherwise, jump to the parent element

Properties control:

CTRL + TAB - Navigate property tabs
CTRL + SHIFT + TAB - similar action

Accessibility keyboard shortcuts:

Press SHIFT five times to turn on the Sticky Keys feature
Press and hold the right SHIFT key for eight seconds - turn the filter key on or off
Press and hold the NUM LOCK key for five seconds - turn sound on and off
Left ALT + left SHIFT + NUM LOCK - Toggle keyboard pointer control on and off
Left ALT + left SHIFT + PRINT SCREEN - Turn high contrast mode on or off.

Experienced users know keyboard shortcuts that help them in their work and save time. To help those who do not yet use, we offer this article. Many keyboard shortcuts work the same in 7, 8 and XP builds of Windows.

Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 10

If it is impossible to use a computer mouse in your work, the ability to give commands on the keyboard will become a useful skill. Hotkeys have been successfully used in previous builds. But new combinations appeared, created only in this system. Popular keys are still: Winkey, Alt and Ctrl, Shift and Tab, arrows, numbers and letters in cross combinations.

Fig 1. Ctrl key combinations

New Windows 10 hotkeys

Among the useful and functional key combinations, experimental combinations stand out to increase the efficiency of your work at the computer.

Automatic window alignment

Can be done with the mouse or keyboard shortcuts in Windows and arrows. Depending on the direction of the arrows, the window used will move in the corresponding direction.

Fig 2. Windows icon button Fig 3. Arrow control

Virtual Desktop

A practical feature when creating multiple projects at once. It becomes even more convenient to use when combined with keyboard buttons:

#WINd+Ctrl+D creates another desktop

#WINd+Ctrl+← jumps to the desktop located on the left side

#WINd+Ctrl+→ jumps to the desktop located on the right side

#WINd+Ctrl+F4 ends the desktop

#WINd+Tab view actively used applications.

Fig 4. Location on the Windows or Win keyboard

Working with the command line

To work with this element in Windows 10, key combinations are used:

shift+← select text on the left side

shift +→ select text to the right of the cursor

shift +Ctrl+→(←) block selection

Ctrl+ C duplicating information to the clipboard

Ctrl+V paste saved information from clipboard

Ctrl+A select all text in a line.

Fig 5. Using Shift and Arrows

Screen, shooting photo and video materials

With the presence of the GameDVR program, it is possible to produce. To do this, use keyboard shortcuts

WIN+PrintScreen takes a screenshot and saves it to the Pictures folder

WIN+G launches GameDVR (if your graphics card has sufficient capabilities)

WIN+Alt+G records what is happening in the active window

WIN+Alt+R will stop the recording in progress

WIN + P when the second monitor is on, switches screen modes

WIN+Plus (Minus) zoom in or out using the Magnifier utility.

Other Useful Windows Hotkeys

Along with the new Windows 10 operating system, many people still use other, earlier versions of Windows. They have no less list of quick combinations. The most popular of them:

#WINd+ shows the desktop, temporarily hiding active applications

#WINd+D minimizes applications and opens the desktop

#WINd+Home leaves the actively used window, minimizes the others.

#WINd+L exit the operating system

#WINd+E starts Explorer (WindowsExplorer)

Alt+F4 ends the active window

Ctrl+Shift+M restore minimized apps

Alt+Ctrl+Del launches the Task Manager window.

Most often, in a combination of quick keyboard shortcuts, the WIN key is used.

Combining this key with the ones below, we get the following result:

A support center opens

S opens a search box

B focus is set in the notification area

I opens the "Options" window

K fast connection

o fix device orientation

U accessibility center

V toggle notifications

Z shows commands running in full screen mode

P ause displays the System Properties window

+ / IME reconversion.

Some keys in all versions of Windows are used as hot keys on their own:

SPACE - set or clear the active parameter

BACKSPACE - opening a file

END - Displays the bottom edge of the active window.

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The number of possible hotkey combinations can be a little confusing for an inexperienced user. It seems that it is impossible to remember them all and use them effectively in working with a computer. But I can assure you, with a little practice and getting used to this method, you will be able to appreciate its functional advantages and time savings. Using this knowledge, you untie your hands. Now the lack of a mouse will not be able to prevent you from setting tasks for your computer.

Hello our dear readers. Today I want to tell you about how you can significantly speed up your work at the computer. You just need to know the useful keyboard shortcuts and be able to use them.
And in order to be able to use the "hot" buttons, you need to know what they do when pressed. In this article (from the "Increasing the speed of working at the computer" series), I provide the most complete (without the keyboard shortcut with the win button, which will be dedicated to) list of useful keyboard shortcuts on windows 10.

There are quite a few keyboard shortcuts. At the same time, depending on the operating systems, they naturally differ. For the windows family OS, they are basically the same. Also, respectively, for different programs there are their own keyboard shortcuts. In addition, they can be divided into combinations of buttons for copy / paste, for working with text, etc. We will get acquainted with hot buttons on windows 10.

Basic keyboard shortcuts in windows 10

F2 - Rename the selected file, folder, item
F3 - Search for a file or folder in explorer
F4 - Display address bar list in explorer
F5 - Update active window
F6 - Cycle through screen elements in a window or desktop
F10 - Activate the menu bar in the active application
CTRL + X - Cut selected element
CTRL + C (or CTRL + INSERT) - Copy the selected item
CTRL + V (or SHIFT + INSERT) - Paste the selected element
CTRL + Z - Undo an action
ALT + TAB - Switch between open applications
ALT + F4 - Close the active element or exit the active application
Windows key + L - Lock the computer
Windows key + D - Show and hide the desktop
ALT + F8 - Show password on login screen
ALT + ESC - Cycle through items in the order they were opened
ALT + underlined letter Execute the command corresponding to that letter
ALT + SPACE - Open the context menu of the active window
ALT + ← - Back
ALT + → - Forward
ALT + PAGE UP - Move one page up
ALT + PAGE DOWN - Move one page down
CTRL + F4 - Close the active document (in applications that are maximized to full screen and allow multiple documents to be open at the same time)
CTRL + A - Select all items in a document or window
CTRL + D (or DELETE) - Delete the selected item and move it to the trash
CTRL + R (or F5) - Refresh the active window
CTRL + Y - Repeat action
CTRL + → - Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word
CTRL + ← - Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word
CTRL + ↓ - Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph
CTRL + - Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph
CTRL + ALT + TAB - Use arrow keys to switch between open applications
CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + Arrow Keys - If a group or tile has focus on the Start menu, move it in the indicated direction
CTRL + arrow key (to move to an element) + SPACE - Select multiple individual elements in a window or on the desktop
CTRL + SHIFT + Arrow Key - Highlight text
CTRL + ESC - Open the start menu
CTRL + SHIFT + ESC - Launch Task Manager
CTRL + SHIFT - Switch keyboard layout if there is more than one
CTRL + SPACE - Toggle the input method editor for Chinese on and off
SHIFT + F10 - Open the context menu for the selected item
SHIFT + any arrow key - Select multiple items in a window or desktop, or select text in a document
SHIFT + DELETE - Delete the selected item without first placing it in the trash
→ - Open the next menu on the right or open a submenu
← - Opening the next menu on the left or closing a submenu
ESC - Stop or exit the current task

Keyboard Shortcuts for the Taskbar

Shift + click on the icon - Open a new application window
Ctrl + Shift + icon click - Open a new application window with administrator privileges
Shift + right click on icon - Show application menu
Shift + right click on a group of icons - Show menu, restore all / minimize all / close all
Ctrl + click on a group of icons - Maximize all windows of the group

Useful keyboard shortcuts for the command line

CTRL + M - Switch to mark mode
ALT+select key - Start selection in lock mode
Arrow keys Move the cursor in the specified direction
PAGE UP - Move cursor one page up
PAGE DOWN - Move cursor one page down
CTRL + - Move up one line in the output log
CTRL + ↓ - Move down one line in the output log
CTRL + HOME (in mark mode) - Moves the cursor to the beginning of the buffer
CTRL + END (in mark mode) - Move the cursor to the end of the buffer
CTRL + HOME (log navigation) - Moves the viewport to the top of the buffer (if the command line is empty). Otherwise, delete any characters to the left of the cursor on the command line.
CTRL + END (log navigation) - Moves the viewport to the command line if it is empty. Otherwise, delete any characters to the right of the cursor on the command line.

Useful button shortcuts in File Explorer

ALT + D - Select address bar
CTRL + E - Select search field
CTRL + F - Select search field
CTRL + N - Open a new window
CTRL + W - Close the active window
CTRL + mouse scroll wheel - Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons
CTRL + SHIFT +E - Display all folders in which the selected folder is nested
CTRL + SHIFT +N - Create a new folder
ALT + P - Display the view panel
ALT + ENTER - Opens the Properties dialog box for the selected element
ALT + → - View next folder
ALT + - View the folder in which this folder is nested
ALT + ← - View previous folder
NUM LOCK + asterisk (*) - Display all folders under the selected folder
NUM LOCK + plus sign (+) - Display the contents of the selected folder
NUM LOCK + minus sign (–) - Collapses the selected folder
RIGHT ARROW - Display the highlighted item (if it is collapsed) or select the first subfolder
LEFT ARROW - Collapse the selected item (if it is expanded) or select the folder in which this folder is nested
BACKSPACE - View previous folder
END - Display the bottom edge of the active window
Home Display the top edge of the active window
F11 - Maximize or minimize the active window

Keyboard shortcuts for windows

F4 - Display active list items
CTRL + TAB - Move forward through tabs
CTRL + SHIFT + TAB - Navigate back through tabs
CTRL + number (from 1 to 9) - Go to the nth tab
TAB - Navigate forward through options
SHIFT + TAB - Go back through the options
ALT + underlined letter - Execute a command (or select an option) that begins with that letter
SPACE - Check or uncheck if the active option is a checkbox
BACKSPACE - Opens a folder one level above the folder selected in the Save As or Open window
Arrow keys- Button selection if button group is active

Keyboard shortcuts for virtual desktops

Windows key + TAB - Open task view
Windows key + TRL + D - Adding a virtual desktop
Windows key + CTRL + → - Switch between created virtual desktops from left to right
Windows key + CTRL + ← - Switch between created virtual desktops from right to left
Windows key + CTRL + F4 - Close the virtual desktop in use

Windows key (win) located between the Ctrl and Alt keys on the left side (the Windows logo is drawn on it).
The Menu key is to the left of the right Ctrl .
The combination "key" + "key" means that you first need to press the first key, and then, while holding it, the second.

With Windows 10 hotkeys, you can quickly call up the necessary menus and perform many actions without resorting to the mouse, which is much easier and faster. The "ten" implemented a lot of fresh keyboard shortcuts to access new features of the operating system. Gradually remembering the most used of them, you can greatly simplify and speed up the work at the computer.

The combinations in the review are divided into categories for the convenience of studying them, because first of all it is recommended to familiarize yourself with new sequences that open access to previously missing functionality in a number of Windows operating systems.

New keyboard shortcuts

Before proceeding to familiarize yourself with the combination of keyboard buttons with the actions associated with them, it should be noted that under the key
or Windows means the button located in the lower left part of the keyboard with the icon of the window, which is the logo of operating systems from Microsoft. Usually it is located between Ctrl and Alt, but on laptops there is also an Fn key, which can be located on either side of
.

Win + X - will bring up the menu of the same name, which will provide quick access to the most popular functions and tools of the operating system (similar to the Start context menu).

Win + A - will open the Windows 10 Notification Center, provided that it is not deactivated.

Win + I is a quick way to visit Options.

Win + S - open the search bar.

Win + Q - call search using Cortana for countries where the assistant is supported, otherwise, it is an analogue of the previous combination.

Of the most used pairs of buttons that appeared in the top ten, this is all. Next, consider the hot keys for performing actions related to the Explorer.

Conductor

To work with files and windows of the built-in file manager, a dozen actually got nothing new.

Win + E - Open File Explorer in the My Computer window.

Ctrl + wheel up/down - change the size of the icons in the window, switch the type of their visualization.

Ctrl + N - open a duplicate of the current explorer window.

Alt + left / right - move through the history of visiting directories one level back and forward, respectively.

Alt + Up - Move up one level in the folder hierarchy.

Ctrl + C, duplicated Ctrl + Insert - copy selected objects.

Ctrl + X - cut selected files/folders to clipboard.

Ctrl + V, duplicated Shift + Insert - paste the contents of the clipboard into the selected directory.

Ctrl + A - selection of the entire contents of the window, the combination works in virtually all editors and file managers, and not just in the operating system environment.

Ctrl + F - call the search bar or search dialog (applicable to the command line and most applications).

Shift + left/right when viewing elements as a table or grid - move through the columns.

Shift + up/down - select files.

Shift + left/right when rendering explorer items as icons - highlight next folder/directory.

Ctrl + arrow (depending on the way the icons are visualized by analogy with the previous case) - moving through files / directories without selection, Space - selecting the object under the cursor.

Shift + PgDown/PgUp or PageDown/PageUp - move the cursor to the end of the page and select all elements after it.

"Ten" is distinguished by the presence of binding windows relative to the boundaries of the workspace. This feature appeared in the "Seven", but has undergone changes and improvements. The options for placing windows on top of each other and pinning them to the corners of the screen using a 2x2 grid have become available.

+ left/right - stick the window to the corresponding side with a size of 50% in width with full height, the second part of the monitor will be occupied by the list of tasks, as in the case of switching by Alt + Tab.

+ up - expands the current window to full screen, attaching it to the top border.

+ down - minimizes the window to 1/4 of the full size.

Command line

Combinations starting with the sixth in the previous section are also supported for the command line. Separately, such sequences are relevant for her.

• Ctrl + up/down - scroll one line up/down.
• Ctrl + M - indication, cursor highlighting.
• Ctrl + Home - Scroll to the top of the first page.
• Ctrl + right/left - character selection.
• Ctrl + Shift + Left/Right - will select the whole word.

Activation of the support function for the above and other keyboard shortcuts is activated through the "Properties" of the command line, called by right-clicking on its title. In the "Edit" section in the first tab, activate all the options and apply the new settings.

Windows environment

Many more keyboard shortcuts are available for working in the "top ten" to quickly perform the required actions.

Ctrl + Alt + Del - open the lock window.

Ctrl + Shift + Esc - launch the Task Manager.

Win + R - open the command interpreter "Run".

Shift + Del - permanently delete selected objects.

Win + Space - visual switching of the keyboard layout.

Alt + Enter - open object properties dialog.

Win + L - lock the PC.

Win + Tab, Alt + Tab - switch between current tasks, the first combination switches virtual desktops if they are available.

Win + Ctrl + D - create a virtual desktop.

Win + Ctrl + left / right, Windows + Ctrl + left / right - flipping between desktops.

Win + Ctrl + F4 - close the current desktop.

Win + 1-9 - launch the utility pinned to the taskbar under the corresponding number.

Win + T - switch between taskbar icons, Enter - launch the selected program.

Win + D - minimize all windows.

Win + Shift + M - Maximize minimized windows.

Win + Home - minimize everything except the active window.

Alt + F4 - close the active program/window.

Win + W - call the Windows in WorkSpace environment.

Multimedia

For gamers, Windows 10 also has a few surprises in store.

1. Win + PrtScr - create a screenshot and save it to a directory with pictures.
2. PrtScr - creating a screenshot with copying to the clipboard.
3. Win + G - call the game bar.
4. Win + Alt + R - start/stop video capture.

Select frequently used functions and memorize keys to call/use.

The Windows operating system is a rather complicated thing, but at the same time it is very functional. Many things are quite easy to do with the mouse. But it can be even faster to get to frequently used elements using keyboard shortcuts, bypassing all the menus and many clicks. Below you will find out about the 10 most useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10, which are sure to come in handy for you to speed up your daily work at the computer.

Win- a button on the keyboard with the image of the Windows logo. By pressing it, the Start menu opens, from where you can run programs, system settings, or manage the computer's power (reboot, turn off, activate sleep mode).

You can also use it to find files, folders and programs on your computer if you start writing the name of the file, application or folder immediately after clicking it.

Win+D- a combination that will minimize all open windows and show the desktop. A very useful combination if you often have a large number of applications open and from time to time you need to find something on the desktop, some documents.

Consistently minimizing all open windows or reaching to the lower right corner is not the fastest option. But pressing Win + D is very simple. Clicking again returns all minimized windows back to where they were before.

Win+L is the easiest way to lock your computer by going to the lock screen. If you need to urgently go somewhere, then simply click on this combination and a splash screen appears on the screen, after which you will need to enter a password to enter your account.

Doing similar actions through the Start menu is far from the fastest way, but pressing the Win + L key combination is as easy as shelling pears.

Win+E- opens "Explorer". I already wrote in the article ““ that I refused to use third-party file managers, because the functionality of the regular “Explorer” was more than enough to solve my problems.

So, to quickly launch Explorer from the keyboard, just press Win + E.

Win+R- a combination that opens the "Run" window, where you can enter commands or program names to run. With it, it is very convenient to launch some rare applications or commands to perform some specific tasks.

For example, after pressing Win + R, entering regedit and pressing Enter, the Windows registry editor opens (by the way, if you use the Reg Organizer program, you can open it if you enter three Latin letters R in this line - rrr).

Win+Tab- a combination to open an interface that allows you to switch between virtual desktops, if you use them.

After clicking, a special screen opens, which shows all your desktops and the applications that are running on them.

Win+I- opens a new Windows 10 settings window, which is designed to replace the old Control Panel, although this has not happened 100% so far. In fact, now in Windows 10 there are two control panels - a new one and an old one.

Someday this problem will probably be solved ... But nevertheless, you can start new settings with one click.

Ctrl + Win + ←/→- a combination for switching between desktops. If you use several desktops and want to switch between them with one touch, then this combination is for you. By the way, switching between desktops is done with a very cool animation.

Depending on which desktop you want to switch to, you need to press the left or right arrows while holding down the Ctrl and Win keys.

Ctrl + Shift + Esc- a combination that launches the Windows 10 task manager, which has changed significantly compared to Windows 7.

Now it is a very powerful tool for controlling running applications, programs launched at system startup, as well as monitoring computer resources. Very cool, clear and comfortable!

Win + →/←//↓- Another great combination that allows you to change the position of the active window on the screen with one click. Thus, you can arrange the windows of various programs on the desktop in such a way that you can see their contents. This is a real lifesaver if you are working with several applications at once or with several windows of the same application.

If you press Win + Left, then the active window will be located on the left half of the screen. If you then press Win + Up, the active window will be moved to the upper left corner (quarter) of the screen.