Task Manager
Windows
Ctrl+Shift+Esc
Opens Task Manager.
Windows Task Manager Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Opens Task Manager. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Windows, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+Shift+Esc
- Mac
- Cmd+Option+Esc
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to task manager in Windows with the keyboard
- Open Windows and go to where you want to task manager.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on Windows or Cmd + Option + Esc on Mac.
Windows Task Manager Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
Windows Task Manager Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Option + Esc.
Windows Task Manager 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 task manager shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc. On a Mac, press Cmd + Option + Esc.
Is there a Mac shortcut to task manager in Windows?
Yes: Cmd + Option + Esc.
Does it work in Windows for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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