Comprehensive List of Windows Keyboard Shortcuts with Ctrl, Shift, Alt, and Win

Using keyboard shortcuts can greatly speed up your workflow in Windows, reducing the need for a mouse. The Ctrl, Shift, Alt, and Win keys offer powerful combinations to manage tasks and execute commands efficiently. Let’s explore the most useful shortcuts for each key.

Keyboard Shortcuts with Ctrl

• Ctrl + C — Copy the selected text or file.
• Ctrl + X — Cut the selected text or file.
• Ctrl + V — Paste copied or cut content.
• Ctrl + Z — Undo the last action.
• Ctrl + A — Select all items on the screen.
• Ctrl + F — Open the search tool in the current application.
• Ctrl + S — Save the current document or file.
• Ctrl + P — Open the print dialog.

Keyboard Shortcuts with Shift

• Shift + Delete — Delete a file or folder without sending it to the recycle bin.
• Shift + F10 — Open the context menu for the selected item.
• Shift + Arrow Keys — Select text or objects one character or item at a time.
• Shift + Alt — Switch input language in some versions of Windows.
• Shift when inserting media — Disable autoplay.

Keyboard Shortcuts with Alt

• Alt + Tab — Switch between open windows.
• Alt + F4 — Close the active window or application.
• Alt + Enter — Open properties for the selected item.
• Alt + Space — Open the system menu of the active window.
• Alt + Esc — Cycle through open windows in order of opening.

Keyboard Shortcuts with Win

• Win + D — Minimize all windows to show the desktop.
• Win + E — Open File Explorer.
• Win + L — Lock the computer or sign out.
• Win + Tab — Open Task View.
• Win + R — Open the Run dialog.
• Win + Pause/Break — Open System Properties.
• Win + Arrow Keys — Manage window positioning (minimize, maximize, or snap to screen sides).