The only objective of your keyboard is not only to write, this peripheral has several functions and one of the most recognized are the shortcuts.
Therefore, the user and practitioner of these shortcuts will exponentially increase productivity, since they do not need to take the mouse to perform any action.
Previously we released 20 basic Windows commands and this time we will complete the list with these 64 shortcuts in Windows 10 that will multiply your productivity.
At first you may not see it as comfortable, but as time goes by you will be able to get the most out of it, especially if you spend a lot of time on the computer.
Keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10
Knowing these shortcuts will not only increase your work productivity, but it will also be a great contribution for those who are dedicated to the freelance world or for those who have mouse failures.
Note: In this list we will leave aside the basic shortcuts of “copy” (Ctrl + C), “paste” (Crtl + V) and “cut” (Ctrl + X), since these commands are considered the main ones and more known to the average user.
Essential shortcuts
Every user who uses the Windows operating system regardless of the version, should know these keyboard shortcuts.
Select all
The vast majority drag the cursor diagonally to select all files, whether you are on the desktop or in a folder. However, with the shortcut Crtl + E you can automatically select all the content.
Open configuration
There are several ways to access the Windows 10 configuration panel, but the easiest and fastest is with the Windows + I keys.
File Browser
Accessing the file explorer quickly is quite useful, maybe a shortcut on the taskbar will work. Despite this, with the Windows + E keys you can access it.
Other essential keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10
Function | Keys |
Close current virtual desktop | Windows + Ctrl + F4 |
Windows + Left / Right | Divide the applications on the screen that you are using, in this way you can increase productivity. |
Windows + K | Connect to wireless displays and audio devices |
Windows + X | Opening the context menu of the Start button works to shut down the computer in a faster way. |
Windows + space | Change keyboard input language (if you’ve added at least one second) |
Windows + Shift + Left / Right | Move current window from one monitor to another (when using a multi-monitor setup) |
Alt + Tab | Switch between the windows that are open. |
Desktop shortcuts
With these keyboard shortcuts you can open, close, navigate, and complete specific tasks more quickly.
Task Manager
Knowing how to use the task manager is important for a Windows user. To access it from the mouse you must right-click on the task bar, then Task manager.
And to enter from the keyboard press the keys Ctrl + Shift + Esc. With this command the administrator will be executed.
View open applications
When you run the applications, they will be shown in the taskbar, however, with the Ctrl + Alt + Tab keys you will have a preview of the applications and to access one of them with the directional keys or with a mouse click.
Search for
One of the wonders of Windows 10 is the search section, since you will have access to the applications, files and have an answer from the internet.
This option is in the task bar, but if you want quick access, you just have to press the Windows + S or Windows + O keys.
Other desktop shortcuts
Alt + Tab | Switch between open apps while pressing Tab multiple times |
Alt + Page Up | Upload a screen |
Alt + Page Down | Move down a screen |
Alt + Esc | Cycle through open windows |
Ctrl + Shift + click the application button | Run the application as administrator from the taskbar |
Ctrl + click a grouped app button | Move through group windows from the taskbar |
Shift + right click on a grouped app button | Show window menu for group from taskbar |
Ctrl + right arrow key | Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word |
Ctrl + left arrow key | Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word |
Ctrl + up arrow key | Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph |
Ctrl + down arrow key | Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph |
Ctrl + Shift + arrow key | Select text block |
Ctrl + space bar | Enable or disable the Chinese IME |
Shift + F10 | Open context menu for selected item |
Shift + arrow keys | Select multiple items |
Windows key + X | Open the quick link menu |
Windows Key + Number (0-9) | Open the app in number position from the taskbar |
Windows key + T | Cycle through the applications on the taskbar |
Windows key + Alt + Number (0-9) | Open application Jump List in number position from taskbar |
Windows key + D | Show and hide the desktop |
Windows key + M | Minimize all windows |
Windows key + Shift + M | Restore minimized windows to the desktop |
Windows key + Shift + up arrow key | Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen |
Windows key + Shift + down arrow key | Maximize or minimize active desktop windows vertically while maintaining width |
Windows key + Shift + left arrow key | Move active window to monitor left |
Windows key + Shift + Right arrow key | Move active window to monitor right |
Windows key + left arrow key | Fit app or window to the left |
Windows key + right arrow key | Fit application or window to the right |
Windows key + Tab | Open task view |
Windows key + Ctrl + D | Create a new virtual desktop |
Windows key + Ctrl + F4 | Close the active virtual desktop |
Windows key + P | Open project settings |
File Explorer shortcuts
The Windows 10 file explorer includes several keyboard shortcuts, in this way it helps to complete tasks more quickly. Examples of them are the following:
Open new window
Being inside the file explorer you may need to open a parallel window of the same explorer, to achieve this you just have to press the Ctrl + N keys.
Show preview pane
If you are in the download folder and it is organized by “detail” you may need to have a preview of an image that you have downloaded, for this you will have to press the Alt + P keys.
Change file and folder view
A quick way to see the larger icons and images within a folder is by pressing the Ctrl + mouse scroll keys or scroll wheel.
Other File Explorer shortcuts
Keyboard shortcut | Action |
Windows key + E | Open File Explorer |
Alt + D | Select address bar |
Ctrl + W | Close active window |
Ctrl + F (or F3) | Start search |
Ctrl + Shift + E | Expand all tree folders in the navigation pane |
Ctrl + Shift + N | Create a new folder on the desktop or File Explorer |
Ctrl + L | Center in the address bar |
Ctrl + Shift + Number (1-8) | Change folder view |
Alt + Enter | Open the Properties settings for the selected item |
Alt + right arrow key | See the following folder |
Alt + left arrow key (or Backspace) | See previous folder |
Alt + up arrow | Go up one level in the folder path |
F11 | Change the full screen mode of the active window. |
Home / Home key | Scroll to the top of the window |
End key | Scroll to the bottom of the window |
As you will see, apart from the basic commands there are also countless keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10 that will multiply your productivity, it is up to you to memorize the most specific ones and with which you would usually work.