Windows 10: keyboard shortcuts at a glance

Windows 10 brings some new features that you can use with the corresponding keyboard shortcuts. We show you the most important ones in this article.

Windows 10: the most important keyboard shortcuts

If you hold down the Windows key and the respective letter at the bottom left, the corresponding action is carried out.

• [Windows] + [E]: The Explorer opens.
• [Windows] + [D]: You jump directly to the desktop and back again.
• [Windows] + [I]: The settings are opened.
• [Windows] + [A]: The Info Center opens.
• [Windows] + [X]: An expert menu with numerous functions is opened.
• [Windows] + [S]: The search via Cortana is started.
• [Windows] + [L]: The computer is locked.
• [Windows] + [P]: Project your screen onto another screen.
• [Windows] + [V]: The clipboard opens.
• [Windows] + [K]: Connect wireless devices.
• [Windows] + [.]: The emoji menu opens.
• [Windows] + number: Opens the app pinned to the taskbar in the respective position.
• [Windows] + [Alt] + [G]: Call up the gaming menu to record your game.
• [Windows] + [Print]: A screenshot is taken and saved under Users / Images / Screenshots.
• [Windows] + [Shift] + [S]: You can take a screenshot of a selected area.

Key combinations with the Ctrl key

• [Ctrl] + [A]: All elements or the complete text is selected.
• [Ctrl] + [X]: All selected elements are cut out.
• [Ctrl] + [C]: All selected elements are copied.
• [Ctrl] + [V]: All cut or copied elements are pasted.
• [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [V]: All cut or copied elements are pasted without formatting.
• [Ctrl] + [Z]: The last action is undone.
• [Ctrl] + [Y]: The last action is repeated.
• [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [N]: Creates a new folder.
• [Ctrl] + [F]: Search within a folder in Explorer.
• [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Del]: Security options are displayed.
• [Alt] + [Enter] or [Alt] + double click: Opens the properties of a file.

Other keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10

In the following practical tips you will find other useful keyboard shortcuts that you can use in Windows 10.

• Start task manager
• Shut down Windows 10
• Shortcut printing
• Rotate screen
• Take a screenshot
• Save as with a key combination
• Activate full screen mode
• Close the window

Manage virtual desktops with a shortcut

• Press the "Windows" + "Tab" keys to open the display for all open windows and desktops. You can click this with the mouse or select it using the arrow keys under Enter.
• To start a new virtual desktop, simultaneously press the "Windows" + "Ctrl" + "D" keys.
• The desktop is closed again via "Windows" + "Ctrl" + "F4". All windows and programs are moved to the neighboring desktop.
• With "Windows" + "Ctrl" + "Arrow left" or "Arrow right" you can switch back and forth between the desktops.

Windows 10: Split screen with a keyboard shortcut

• Open any window and hold down the "Windows" key and one of the four arrow keys.
• The window can thus be minimized, maximized or pushed to the left or right edge of the screen.
• The key combinations can also be combined. Clicking the left and up arrow keys one after the other will bring up the window in the upper left quarter of the screen.

New keyboard shortcuts (cmd) for Windows 10

Open the command prompt, among other things, with the command "Run" ("[Windows]" + "R"). Simply enter "cmd" here and click "OK".

• Hold down the "Shift" key to mark the text in the console for the first time with the arrow keys.
• You can copy and paste content using the common combinations "Ctrl" + "C" and "Ctrl" + "V".
• Especially professionals who often work with the console will find it much easier to use. Many users have wanted this function for years.

In the next practical tips, we will show you general keyboard shortcuts for Windows and funny keyboard shortcuts.