Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

Here are some of the keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10:
  • Win        Open/Close the Start menu.
  • Win + A Opens the Action Center.
  • Win + B Highlights the notification area.
  • Win + D Minimizes all open windows and shows the desktop, restores them back on next keystroke.
  • Win + E Launches the file explorer.
  • Win + H Opens the Share Panel Win + I Opens the Settings app.
  • Win + K Opens the Connect panel to connect to wireless displays and audio devices.
  • Win + L Locks the system and shows the Windows lock screen.
  • Win + M Minimizes all open windows and shows the desktop.
  • Win + O Locks the device orientation.
  • Win + P Opens the Project panel to connect with external displays and projectors.
  • Win + Q Launches Cortana (if available) into typing mode.
  • Win + R Opens the Run dialog box.
  • Win + S Launches Cortana (if available) into typing mode.
  • Win + T Cycles through the apps available on the taskbar.
  • Win + U Launches the Ease of Access Center.
  • Win + X Opens the advanced menu from the Start button.
  • Win + Z Opens the app specific command bar.
  • Win + CTRL + D Creates a new virtual desktop.
  • Win + CTRL + F4 Closes the current virtual desktop.
  • CTRL + Shift + 1 Switches the layout to show Extra Large Icons.
  • CTRL + Shift + 2 Switches the layout to show Large Icons.
  • CTRL + Shift + 3 Switches the layout to show Medium Icons.
  • CTRL + Shift + 4 Switches the layout to show Small Icons.
  • CTRL + Shift + 5 Switches the layout to show icons in a List.
  • CTRL + Shift + 6 Switches the layout to show icons with Details.
  • CTRL + Shift + 7 Switches the layout to show icons in Tiles view.
  • CTRL + Shift + 8 Switches the layout to show in Content view.
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