Maximize Window
Makes the current window fill the screen.
Window management and system shortcuts. Every shortcut below links to its own page with Windows, Mac and Web keys.
Makes the current window fill the screen.
Captures part of the screen.
Moves the window to your other screen.
Locks your computer instantly.
Opens File Explorer.
Snaps the window to half the screen.
Closes the current app or window.
Creates a new folder in File Explorer.
Makes the current window fill the screen.
Shrinks the window to the taskbar.
Closes the current app or window.
Snaps the window into a screen position.
Moves the window to your other screen.
Snaps the window to half the screen.
Shows Task View with all open windows.
Cycles between open apps.
Hides all windows to show the desktop.
Adds a new virtual desktop.
Moves between virtual desktops.
Closes the current virtual desktop.
Captures part of the screen.
Saves a screenshot of the whole screen.
Opens the snipping tool to capture part of the screen.
Starts recording the screen.
Opens File Explorer.
Creates a new folder in File Explorer.
Renames the selected file.
Moves the selected file to the Recycle Bin.
Opens the Run box.
Opens Calculator.
Opens Windows Settings.
Opens Task Manager.
Opens clipboard history.
Opens the emoji picker.
Turns on the Magnifier.
Opens the Start button's right-click menu.
Locks your computer instantly.
Opens the security screen to sign out.
Puts the PC to sleep.
Opens the power options so you can restart.
Mutes the speakers.
Restarts the graphics driver when the screen freezes.
| Task | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Maximize Window | Win+↑ |
| Screenshot Area | Win+Shift+S |
| Move Window to Another Monitor | Win+Shift+← |
| Lock Screen | Win+L |
| File Explorer | Win+E |
| Snap Window Left or Right | Win+← |
| Close Window | Alt+F4 |
| New Folder | Ctrl+Shift+N |
| Snipping Tool | Win+Shift+S |
| Rename File | F2 |
| Run Dialog | Win+R |
| Screen Recording | Win+Alt+R |
| Clipboard History | Win+V |
| Minimize Window | Win+↓ |
| Show Desktop | Win+D |
| Switch Apps | Alt+Tab |
| Task Manager | Ctrl+Shift+Esc |
| Emoji Panel | Win+. |
| Switch Window | Win+Tab |
| Move Window | Win+← |
| Restart | Alt+F4 |
| New Virtual Desktop | Win+Ctrl+D |
| Switch Virtual Desktop | Win+Ctrl+→ |
| Close Virtual Desktop | Win+Ctrl+F4 |
| Open Calculator | Win+R→calc→Enter |
| Magnifier | Win++ |
| Delete File | Delete |
| Mute Volume | Mute key |
| Sign Out | Ctrl+Alt+Delete |
| Sleep | Win+X→U→S |
| Reset Graphics Driver | Win+Ctrl+Shift+B |
| Settings | Win+I |
| Quick Link Menu | Win+X |
| Full Screenshot | Win+Print Screen |
Only shortcuts with confirmed Mac keys are listed.
| Task | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Maximize Window | Ctrl+Cmd+F |
| Screenshot Area | Cmd+Shift+4 |
| Lock Screen | Ctrl+Cmd+Q |
| File Explorer | Cmd+Option+Space |
| Close Window | Cmd+W |
| New Folder | Cmd+Shift+N |
| Snipping Tool | Cmd+Shift+5 |
| Rename File | Enter |
| Screen Recording | Cmd+Shift+5 |
| Minimize Window | Cmd+M |
| Show Desktop | F11 |
| Switch Apps | Cmd+Tab |
| Task Manager | Cmd+Option+Esc |
| Emoji Panel | Ctrl+Cmd+Space |
| Switch Window | Ctrl+↑ |
| Switch Virtual Desktop | Ctrl+→ |
| Open Calculator | Cmd+Space→Calculator |
| Delete File | Cmd+Delete |
| Mute Volume | F10 |
| Sign Out | Cmd+Shift+Q |
| Sleep | Option+Cmd+Power |
| Settings | Cmd+, |
| Full Screenshot | Cmd+Shift+3 |
The most used Windows shortcuts are Maximize Window (Win + ↑), Screenshot Area (Win + Shift + S), Move Window to Another Monitor (Win + Shift + ←), Lock Screen (Win + L), File Explorer (Win + E).
Many do, usually with Cmd in place of Ctrl. We list Mac keys for 23 of the 34 Windows shortcuts on this page; the rest are marked where a Mac version isn't confirmed.
Each shortcut page shows the menu route instead, so you can still get it done quickly.