Windows 11 short cut keys

Here's a breakdown of some of the most useful:

Text Manipulation & Navigation:

  • Ctrl + C: Copy selected text or items.
  • Ctrl + X: Cut selected text or items.
  • Ctrl + V: Paste copied or cut text or items.
  • Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
  • Ctrl + Y: Redo an undone action.
  • Ctrl + A: Select all items in a window or document.
  • Ctrl + F: Open the Find/Search function within an application.
  • Ctrl + S: Save the current document or file.
  • Shift + Delete: Permanently delete selected items (bypassing the Recycle Bin).
  • Ctrl + arrow keys: Move the cursor word by word (left/right) or paragraph by paragraph (up/down).
  • Shift + arrow keys: Select text or items.

Windows Management:

  • Windows Key: Opens or closes the Start Menu.
  • Windows Key + D: Shows the desktop (minimizes all windows).
  • Windows Key + L: Locks your computer.
  • Windows Key + E: Opens File Explorer.
  • Windows Key + R: Opens the Run dialog box.
  • Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications.
  • Alt + F4: Closes the current active window or application.
  • Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Opens Task Manager.

Other Useful Shortcuts:

  • F2: Rename a selected file or folder.
  • F5: Refresh the current window (e.g., in File Explorer or web browser).
  • F11: Toggle full-screen mode in many applications.
  • Windows Key + . (period): Open the emoji panel.
  • Windows Key + , (comma): Temporarily peek at the desktop.
  • Ctrl + T: Open a new tab in a web browser.
  • Ctrl + W: Close the current tab in a web browser.
  • Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed browser tab.