Keyboard Shortcuts that Works on Both Windows 11 & Windows 10

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
	Win + Up / Down Arrow.	Maximize or minimize the active window.
	Win + M	Minimize all windows
	Win + Shift + M	Restore minimized windows

Accessibility Shortcuts	Shortcut	Description
	Win + U	Open Ease of Access Center
	Win + Plus (+)	Zoom in with Magnifier
	Win + Minus (-)	Zoom out with Magnifier
	Win + H	Activate voice typing (Win 11) / Dictation (Win 10)