Useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts you should know about
Keyboard shortcuts are great for saving time and improving productivity. From running commands to navigating through multiple window layouts, here are essential Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts you should know.
General Windows 11 shortcuts
These shortcuts are for general functions, such as copy, cut, paste, and more.
Command Function
Ctrl + A Highlights all items in the active window
Ctrl + C Copies the highlighted items
Ctrl + X Cuts the highlighted items
Ctrl + V Pastes the cut or copied items
Ctrl + Z Undoes recent changes
Ctrl + Y Redoes recent changes
Ctrl + Shift + Drag an icon Creates a shortcut
Shift + Left mouse click Selects multiple items
Ctrl + O Opens a file
Ctrl + S Saves a file or folder
Ctrl + Shift + S Opens the Save As dialog box
Ctrl + N Opens a new window
Alt + Tab Switches between active tabs or windows
Alt + F4 Closes an active window
Shift + Delete Deletes a file or folder without going through the recycle bin
F5 Refreshes the active window
Windows 11 Command Prompt shortcuts
These shortcuts will help you navigate the Command Prompt terminal faster.
Command Function
Ctrl + A Selects all items
Ctrl + M Activates Mark mode
Ctrl + F Opens the Find dialog box
Esc Deletes everything you typed
Up and Down arrow keys Cycles through the command history
Page Up/Down Moves the cursor up or down a whole page
Shift + Home Repositions the cursor at the start of the current line
Windows 11 File Explorer shortcuts
Use these File Explorer shortcuts to manage your files and folders more efficiently.
Command Function
Win + E Opens File Explorer
Ctrl + N Opens another File Explorer window while you’re in File Explorer
Ctrl + E Goes to the Quick access search bar
Ctrl + W Closes File Explorer
Ctrl + Mouse scroll Changes how files and folders can be viewed
F4 Goes to the File Explorer address bar
F5 Refreshes the current File Explorer window
F6 Toggles between the left and right pane
Ctrl + Shift + N Creates a new folder
Alt + P Shows/Hides the preview panel
Alt + Enter Shows the Properties window of the selected item
Alt + Left or Right arrow keys Toggles between the next and previous folders
Alt + Up arrow key Goes to the parent folder or directory
Num Lock + Plus (+) key Expands the selected folder
Num Lock + Minus (-) key Collapses the selected folder
New Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts
Here are keyboard shortcuts you’ll find only in Windows 11.
Command Function
Win + C Opens the Microsoft Teams chat app
Win + H Opens Voice Typing
Win + A Launches the Quick Settings flyout
Win + N Opens the Notification Center
Win + W Brings up the Widgets pane
Win + Z Launches the Snap Layouts flyout
Remembering all these keyboard shortcuts can be difficult, but learning them can save you significant time and effort while working on tasks on a Windows 11 computer.
Having a printed copy of these shortcuts next to your computer will help you remember them or serve as a quick reference.
If you want to find more ways to increase your productivity using Windows 11, call our experts today.
Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.
