Sleep
Windows
Win+X→U→S
Puts the PC to sleep.
Tip: Press the keys one after another.
Windows Sleep Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Puts the PC to sleep. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Windows, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Win+X→U→S
- Mac
- Option+Cmd+Power
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to sleep in Windows with the keyboard
- Open Windows and go to where you want to sleep.
- Press Win + X → U → S on Windows or Option + Cmd + Power on Mac.
Tip: Press the keys one after another.
Windows Sleep Shortcut for Windows
Press Win + X → U → S.
Windows Sleep Shortcut for Mac
Press Option + Cmd + Power.
Windows Sleep Shortcut for Windows Web
We haven't confirmed a Windows Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Windows sleep shortcut?
On Windows, press Win + X → U → S. On a Mac, press Option + Cmd + Power.
Is there a Mac shortcut to sleep in Windows?
Yes: Option + Cmd + Power.
Does it work in Windows for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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