Look at the best Windows 10 shortcuts below that will make your life easier. Without waiting further, let’s get started.
- Ctrl+C or (Ctrl+Insert) : Copy your selected data
- Ctrl+X: Cut your selected data
- Ctrl+V or (Shift+Insert) : Paste your selected data
- Ctrl+A: Select all the data on your screen
- Ctrl+Z: Undo your last action
- Ctrl+Y: Redo an action
- Alt+Tab: Switch between your open apps
- Windows Key+Tab: Switch to Task View
- Windows Key+D: Display or Hide your Desktop
- Windows Key+L: Lock your Windows 10 PC
- F2: Rename your selected item
- Alt+F4: Close your current Window
- Alt+Enter: View Properties for your selected item
- Ctrl+Delete: Delete and move your selected item to the Recycle Bin
- Shift+Delete: Permanently delete your items
- Windows Key+Print Screen Key: Take a full screenshot
- Windows Key+I: Open the Settings App
- F5 or (Ctrl+R): Refresh your active window
- Windows Key+G: Open Xbox Game Bar
- Windows Key+Pause: Bring up the System Properties
File Explorer Shortcuts
- Alt+D: Select Address Bar in File Explorer
- Ctrl+F: Select the Search Box in File Explorer
- Ctrl+N: Allows you to open a new window
- Ctrl+W: Allows you to close your active window
- Ctrl+Shift+N: Allows you to create a new folder
- Alt+P: Display the Preview Panel
- Alt+Enter: Bring up the Properties for your selected item or folder
- Backspace: View the previous folder
- F11: Go Fullscreen
- Ctrl+ Mouse Scroll Wheel: Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons
Virtual Desktop Shortcuts
- Windows key+Tab: Open Task view
- Windows key+Ctrl+D: Allows you to add a virtual desktop
- Windows key+Ctrl+Right Arrow key: Move to the virtual desktops on the right
- Windows key+Ctrl+Left Arrow key: Move to the virtual desktops on the left
- Windows key+Ctrl+F4: Close the virtual desktop you are using
Command Prompt Shortcuts
- Ctrl + C : Copy your selected text data
- Ctrl + V : Paste your copied text data
- Ctrl + M: Starts Mark Mode
- Home : Jump to the beginning of the line
- End: Jump to the end of the line
- Middle Button (Requires a Mouse) : Start Scroll Mode
- Ctrl + Left Arrow : Jump to the previous word
- Ctrl + Right Arrow : Jump to the next word
- Alt + Enter : Switch between full screen mode and windowed mode
