Windows Hotkeys

1. General Navigation:
• Win: Open or close the Start menu.
• Win + D: Show or hide the desktop.
• Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications.
• Alt + F4: Close the currently active window.
• Win + L: Lock your computer and go to the login screen.
2. Window Management:
• Win + Left Arrow: Snap the current window to the left side of the screen.
• Win + Right Arrow: Snap the current window to the right side of the screen.
• Win + Up Arrow: Maximize the current window.
• Win + Down Arrow: Minimize the current window or restore it if it's maximized.
• Shift + Win + Left/Right Arrow: Move the current window to the next monitor (if you have multiple monitors).
3. Taskbar and Start Menu:
• Win + number (1-9): Open or switch to the corresponding taskbar item.
• Win + T: Cycle through the taskbar items.
• Win + B: Select the notification area (system tray).
• Win + E: Open File Explorer.
• Win + X: Open the Quick Link menu (Windows 8 and later).
4. Virtual Desktops (Windows 10 and later):
• 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.
5. Accessibility and Ease of Access:
• Win + +: Zoom in (Magnifier).
• Win + -: Zoom out (Magnifier).
• Ctrl + Esc: Open the Start menu (if you don't have a Windows key).
• Win + U: Open the Ease of Access Center.
6. System Utilities:
• Win + Pause/Break: Open System Properties.
• Win + R: Open the Run dialog.
• Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.
• Alt + Print Screen: Capture a screenshot of the active window.
7. Clipboard and Text Editing:
• Ctrl + C: Copy selected text or items.
• Ctrl + X: Cut selected text or items.
• Ctrl + V: Paste copied or cut text or items.
• Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
• Ctrl + Y: Redo the last action.