- The Best Keyboard Shortcuts Guide for Windows - OK, after a lot of searching on the internet and with endless lists of useless ones, I decided to make my own list so that I can remember them myself - INTRODUCTION start with the basics: Windows 11 offers a variety of useful keyboard shortcuts to enhance user productivity. General shortcuts like Ctrl C (copy), Ctrl V (paste), and Ctrl X (cut) are widely used. The Windows key I opens Settings, while the Windows key A opens Quick Settings. For window management, the Windows Up Arrow key moves the current window to the top and the Windows Down Arrow key moves it to the bottom. Additionally, the Windows Tab key opens Task View and Ctrl Tab switches between open tabs in an application.
Symbols the basics *SOS
Alt+Shift + E = € Euro Symbol
Alt+ Shift + Δείτε την Εικόνα για όλα τα άλλα σύμβολα
Shift+W+ ι = ΐ Γιώτα με δυαλιτυκά και τόνο
Shift+΄΄+ ι = Ϊ Γιώτα με δυαλιτυκά
General Shortcuts: the basics
Ctrl + A: Select all (in a document or window).
Ctrl + C or Ctrl + Insert: Copy the selected item.
Ctrl + X: Cut the selected item.
Ctrl + V or Shift + Insert: Paste the copied or cut item.
Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action.
Alt + F4: Close the current application or window.
Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications or windows.
F11 = Maximize Window - Exit Maximize Window *SOS
Windows Key Shortcuts: the basics
Windows key + I: Open Settings. *SOS
Windows key + A: Open Quick Settings.
Windows key + D: Show or hide the desktop.
Windows key + E: Open File Explorer.
Windows key + X: Open the Quick Link Menu (also known as the Power User Menu).
Windows key + Tab: Open Task View.
Windows key + Up Arrow: Snap the current window to the top of the screen.
Windows key + Down Arrow: Snap the current window to the bottom of the screen.
Windows key + Left Arrow: Snap the current window to the left side of the screen.
Windows key + Right Arrow: Snap the current window to the right side of the screen.
Windows key + Shift + S: Open Snipping Tool for custom screen captures.
Windows key + Ctrl + Left/Right: Switch between virtual desktops.
Windows key + . (period): Open the emoji panel.
Windows key + H: Open voice typing.
File Explorer Shortcuts:
Ctrl + N: Open a new File Explorer window with the same folder path.
Ctrl + L: Select the address bar.
F2: Rename the selected item.
F5: Refresh the current window.
Other Useful Shortcuts:
Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.
Ctrl + Alt + Del: Open the security options screen.
Ctrl + Alt + T: Open the Windows Terminal.
Windows Key + Ctrl + Alt + Shift + O: Opens Outlook.
- This list covers many of the most commonly used shortcuts, but there are many more available for specific tasks and applications. You can find more comprehensive lists online or by searching the Windows Help system.
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