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Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Cheatsheet

Find Windows 11 shortcuts for text, windows, File Explorer, screenshots, and virtual desktops. Check key names and application differences.

39 shortcuts 7 sections

Before you use the keys

Windows 11 These shortcuts use standard Windows 11 key assignments
Win The Windows logo key
Plus sign (+) Hold the modifier, then press the other key; do not type +
App and keyboard differences Some applications or keyboard layouts change these shortcuts

Edit text

Ctrl + C Copy the selection
Ctrl + X Cut the selection
Ctrl + V Paste clipboard content
Ctrl + Z Undo the previous action when the app supports it
Ctrl + A Select all items or text in the current context
Ctrl + Left / Right Move the cursor by one word
Ctrl + Shift + Left / Right Extend the text selection by one word

Move between windows

Alt + Tab Switch between open windows
Win + Tab Open Task View
Win + D Show or hide the desktop
Win + Left / Right Snap the current window to a side
Win + Up Maximize the current window
Win + Z Open snap layouts for the current window

Open Windows tools

Win + E Open File Explorer
Win + I Open Settings
Win + S Open Search
Win + L Lock the computer
Ctrl + Shift + Esc Open Task Manager
Win + R Open the Run dialog

Work with files

F2 Rename the selected item
Ctrl + Shift + N Create a folder in File Explorer
Alt + Left Go back in File Explorer
Alt + Right Go forward in File Explorer
Alt + Up Go to the parent folder in File Explorer
Alt + Enter Open properties for the selected item

Capture, clipboard, and desktops

Win + Shift + S Select a screen area for a screenshot
Win + V Open clipboard history; enable it before its first use
Win + . Open the emoji and symbol panel
Win + Ctrl + D Create a virtual desktop
Win + Ctrl + Left / Right Switch between virtual desktops
Win + Ctrl + F4 Close the current desktop; move its windows to another desktop

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