Keyboard Shortcuts that Works on Both Windows 11 & Windows 10 (original) (raw)
Last Updated : 30 Oct, 2024
Learning keyboard shortcuts can greatly improve your work speed and effectiveness when operating on Windows 10 and Windows 11. A lot of these shortcuts are the same for both versions, enabling you to move around and carry out tasks swiftly without depending just on a mouse. In this guide, we'll showcase important keyboard shortcuts that function smoothly on both Windows 10 and Windows 11, giving you the tools to make your work process more efficient and maximize your computer usage.
Keyboard Shortcuts that Work on Both Windows 11 & Windows 10
**Category
**Shortcut
**Description
**General System Shortcuts
Win + D
Show or hide the desktop
Win + E
Open File Explorer
Win + I
Open the Settings menu
Win + L
Lock your computer
Win + P
Choose a presentation display mode.
Win + A
Open the Action Center
Win + S
Open Search
Alt + Tab
Switch between open applications
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Open Task Manager
Alt + F4
Close the current application or open the shutdown dialog
**File Explorer Shortcuts
**Shortcut
**Description
Win + E
Open File Explorer
Alt + Up Arrow
Go up a level in File Explorer
Alt + Left Arrow / Right Arrow
Navigate backward or forward.
Ctrl + Shift + N
Create a new folder
F2
Rename the selected file or folder.
Shift + Delete
Permanently delete a file
**Multitasking & Virtual Desktops
**Shortcut
**Description
Win + Tab
Open Task View
Win + Ctrl + D
Create a new virtual desktop
Win + Ctrl + Left / Right Arrow.
Switch between virtual desktops.
Win + Ctrl + F4
Close the current virtual desktop
**Screenshot Shortcuts
**Shortcut
**Description
Win + PrtScn
Capture the entire screen and save it to the Screenshots folder
Alt + PrtScn
Capture the active window and copy it to the clipboard
Win + Shift + S
Open Snip & Sketch for custom screenshots
**Window Management
**Shortcut
**Description
Win + Left / Right Arrow
Snap the window to the left or right half of the screen
