Restart
Windows
Alt+F4
Or via the menu: Start → Power → Restart
Opens the power options so you can restart.
Tip: Press on the desktop (Win + D first), then pick Restart.
Windows Restart Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Opens the power options so you can restart. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Windows, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Alt+F4
- Mac
- Apple menu → Restart
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to restart in Windows with the keyboard
- Open Windows and go to where you want to restart.
- Press Alt + F4 on Windows.
Tip: Press on the desktop (Win + D first), then pick Restart.
Windows Restart Shortcut for Windows
Press Alt + F4. You can also use Start → Power → Restart.
Windows Restart Shortcut for Mac
There's no direct shortcut. Use Apple menu → Restart.
Windows Restart Shortcut for Windows Web
We haven't confirmed a Windows Web shortcut for this yet.
Alternative ways to restart
- Windows: Start → Power → Restart
- Mac: Apple menu → Restart
Related Shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
What is the Windows restart shortcut?
On Windows, press Alt + F4.
Is there a Mac shortcut to restart in Windows?
There's no direct key we've confirmed. Use Apple menu → Restart.
Does it work in Windows for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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