Normally, a PC keyboard is used quite basicly, since the mouse has come to facilitate many processes, but the keyboard is a device that hides a multitude of functions, of course, if you learn the key combinations.
However, we understand that getting to know your computer and all its functions can be quite complicated, so we've decided to make your life easier by leaving you here with a list of keyboard shortcuts for when using your PC.
General Windows Shortcuts
- Windows + D: Show/hide the desktop
- Windows + L: Lock the computer or switch users
- Windows + E: Open File Explorer
- Windows + I: Open Settings
- Windows + R : Displays the "Run" dialog box
- Windows + S : Open Windows Search
- Windows + A : Opens the Action Center
- Windows + M : Minimizes all windows
- Windows + H : Activate the dictation function
- Windows + Tab : Opens Task View
Shortcuts for File Management
- Ctrl + A: Selects all elements in a window
- Ctrl + C: Copy the selected item
- Ctrl + X: Cuts the selected element
- Ctrl + V: Paste the copied or cut element
- Ctrl + D (or Delete): Moves the item to the Recycle Bin
- Shift + Delete: Deletes a file without sending it to the trash.
- Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action
- Ctrl + Y: Redo the undone action
- F2: Renames the selected file or folder.
- Alt + Enter: Displays the properties of the selected file
Shortcuts for Text Control
- Ctrl + X: Cuts the selected text
- Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action
- Ctrl + Y: Redo the undone action
- Ctrl + Right/Left Arrow: Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next or previous word.
- Ctrl + Shift + Arrows: Select blocks of text.
- Ctrl + Home/End: Moves the cursor to the beginning or end of the document.
- Ctrl + A: Select all text in a document
- Ctrl + C: Copy the selected text
- Ctrl + V: Paste the selected text
- Shift + Arrows: Select text incrementally.
Shortcuts for Active Windows
- Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications.
- Alt + F4: Closes the active window.
- Windows + Left/Right Arrow: Snaps the active window to one side of the screen.
- Windows + M: Minimizes all open windows.
- Windows + Shift + M: Restore minimized windows
- Windows + Up Arrow: Maximizes the active window.
- Windows + Down Arrow: Minimizes the active window.
- Windows + Tab: Displays Task View
- Windows + Ctrl + D: Create a new virtual desktop.
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Windows + Ctrl + F4: Close the current virtual desktop
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Now that you know the most commonly used keyboard shortcuts when using your PC keyboard, save this post so you have it handy when you need it.
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