25 Must-Know Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows

 If you often play the computer, then you must already understand and know the keyboard shortcut keys. Because basically, a computer shortcut is a set of one or more keys that execute commands in software or operating systems. So, you can increase your productivity by executing commands with few keystrokes, otherwise it can only be accessed via menu, mouse or through other aspects. If you still don't know too much about the various keyboard shortcuts. Here is a list of 25 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You Must Know.

1. Ctrl + Z: Undo

Surely you are already familiar with this shortcut and you also know where to do Ctrl + Z. Because this shortcut works to undo the last action or help you return to the last input you did. So don't worry if you make mistakes while typing.

2. Ctrl + A: Select All

This one shortcut is also a very important shortcut, because it functions to select all text, files or folders or elements in the program depending on what you are using. And you don't need to drag the mouse anywhere.

3. Ctrl + C: Copy

This shortcut is also probably one of the most important shortcuts, when you work on a Windows system. Because this shortcut will make it easier for you to copy anything.

4. Ctrl + V: Paste

Paste everything you have copied. It can be text, file, image or folder. Because this feature is very useful for bringing everything together. If you want to paste simple text, without the original formatting, just add Shift to it. i.e. Ctrl + Shift + V.

5. Ctrl + X: Cut

With you using the shortcut Ctrl + X. Then you will cut the text / table / image / file by deleting it and then copying it. Then simply use the paste shortcut to paste it.

6. Alt + Tab: Switch Screens/Tab

This shortcut has been around for a while and has been improved with the advent of new windows OS versions. By pressing Alt and then the Tab key you will switch to the next tab/screen.

7. Ctrl + Alt + Del: Start Task Manager

This shortcut is suitable for when you are running an application that starts to lag or stop responding or when you are running a Windows OS but are stuck and can't move anything. You just press Ctrl + Alt + Del. Then the task manager will open and then you can check which program/application is making your pc slow and kill it from the task manager itself.

8. Alt + F4: Close the Application

This shortcut has also been around for decades now. Just press alt plus the function key F4 and you will see the application that you closed. However, be careful when using it, try to save your work before turning it off.

9. Ctrl + F: Find

These Windows keyboard shortcuts are very useful when you type something that you can't find or you search for certain keywords in a document or browser. By pressing Ctrl + F then you will open the quick bar and you can type keywords.

10. Ctrl + H: Find & Replace

You don't just want to find some keywords, but also replace them. Then you can use the shortcut Ctrl + H then a box will open and you can just type the word you need to find and replace. Works for most document types.

11. Ctrl + E: Select Search Box

Are you in file explorer or browser, by pressing Ctrl + E then you select search/navigation bar.

12. Ctrl + N: Open New Window

Typing Ctrl + N together will open a new file or window depending on whether you are working in a browser or offline. These keyboard shortcuts work well with most offline applications and online browsers made for windows.

13. Ctrl + Mouse Scroll Wheel

If for example you are creating files and folders but they appear larger and if you are in a browser, and want to enlarge the page. You can use this shortcut to do the job.

14. Win + L: Lock Screen

If you don't want to turn off the system? Win + L is a nice shortcut. Because it can help in locking your screen in an instant.

15. Win + D Show Desktop

This is actually a quick minimize option. No matter how many tabs/windows are open, this shortcut quickly minimizes all of them and shows you the desktop and allows you to access your files/applications in a few clicks.

16. Win + Tab (+ Shift): Toggle Task View

Pretty much the same as Alt+Tab does but it's a further level windows app navigator. When you press it, a tile will appear for all open programs and the programs you use most often. You can drag or jump between them by pressing the additional shift key with the Win + Tab command.

17. Win + M: Minimize All Windows

This Windows keyboard shortcut is very useful if you want to minimize all running application windows directly.

18. Win + Prtscn: Save Screenshot

The Prtscn shortcut lets you take a screenshot, pressing the windows button on the side allows you to save the screenshot automatically.

19. Win + I: Open Settings

Need to quickly open the settings tab. You can try it by pressing Win + I button and you can open the settings menu for windows.

20. Win + S: Search for Windows

You will always have files or applications that you cannot find on your PC. For that, windows introduced this shortcut. Because you can easily open it by pressing Win + S and typing in the name of the file you want to search for.

21. F2: Rename

Depending on the hardware manufacturer, specifically the F2 key performs various tasks like, volume up/down, turn on/off wifi. However, you can use it by pressing Fn + F2 you can quickly use the Rename file option when a file/folder is selected. But if you use a normal PC keyboard, you can simply press F2.

22. F5: Refresh

Your PC crashes and the processor can't keep up. Refresh is the good old method of moving things along. Pressing F5 can refresh windows or if you are running a browser it can refresh too.

23. Win + X: Hidden Menu

Did you guys know that windows has a hidden menu. By pressing Win + X and seeing it appear. This will give you access to all important areas of the system.

24. Win + R: Open the Run Window

These shortcuts are also important if you want to open folders or applications without clicking on them. You can simply press Win + R and type in the folder you want to go to.

25. Win + E: Open Microsoft Explorer

If you are lazy to open the directory. You just press Win + E then the explorer directory will appear instantly.

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Resa Risyan

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