Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

Window management and system shortcuts. Every shortcut below links to its own page with Windows, Mac and Web keys.

Most Useful Windows Shortcuts

Windows

Maximize Window

Windows
Win+↑

Makes the current window fill the screen.

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Windows

Screenshot Area

Windows
Win+Shift+S

Captures part of the screen.

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Move Window to Another Monitor

Windows
Win+Shift+←

Moves the window to your other screen.

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Windows

Lock Screen

Windows
Win+L

Locks your computer instantly.

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Windows

File Explorer

Windows
Win+E

Opens File Explorer.

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Windows

Snap Window Left or Right

Windows
Win+←

Snaps the window to half the screen.

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Windows

Close Window

Windows
Alt+F4

Closes the current app or window.

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Windows

New Folder

Windows
Ctrl+Shift+N

Creates a new folder in File Explorer.

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Windows Window Management Shortcuts

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Windows Virtual Desktops Shortcuts

Windows Screenshots and Recording Shortcuts

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Windows Files and Apps Shortcuts

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Windows System Shortcuts

See all Windows system shortcuts

Windows Shortcuts for Windows

Windows Shortcuts for Mac

Only shortcuts with confirmed Mac keys are listed.

TaskShortcut
Maximize WindowCtrl+Cmd+F
Screenshot AreaCmd+Shift+4
Lock ScreenCtrl+Cmd+Q
File ExplorerCmd+Option+Space
Close WindowCmd+W
New FolderCmd+Shift+N
Snipping ToolCmd+Shift+5
Rename FileEnter
Screen RecordingCmd+Shift+5
Minimize WindowCmd+M
Show DesktopF11
Switch AppsCmd+Tab
Task ManagerCmd+Option+Esc
Emoji PanelCtrl+Cmd+Space
Switch WindowCtrl+↑
Switch Virtual DesktopCtrl+→
Open CalculatorCmd+Space→Calculator
Delete FileCmd+Delete
Mute VolumeF10
Sign OutCmd+Shift+Q
SleepOption+Cmd+Power
SettingsCmd+,
Full ScreenshotCmd+Shift+3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most useful Windows keyboard shortcuts?

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).

Do Windows shortcuts work on a Mac?

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.

What if a Windows task has no keyboard shortcut?

Each shortcut page shows the menu route instead, so you can still get it done quickly.