Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 10

Time is one of the biggest limitations for small business owners. There just isn’t enough to go around! Computerized processes and automation save time, but there are small changes to how you work with computers that can save you that extra time. Did you know that using keyboard shortcuts rather than the mouse can save you about 8 workdays per year? Just think about how many times you move your fingers between the keyboard and mouse in a day, and you’ll know what we are talking about. Just think of how much more coffee you can drink in 8 days! So, here are some useful keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10 to save time and increase productivity. It may take some time to memorize some of the shortcuts, but you will not be using all of them. Once you start using keys for the more frequent functions, you’ll use them without even noticing it.

Frequently used functions – keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + A	Select all
Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert)	Copy selected items or to clipboard
Ctrl + X	Cut selected items or to clipboard
Ctrl + V (or Shift + Insert)	Paste copied content from clipboard
Ctrl + Z	Undo an action
Ctrl + Y	Redo an action
Ctrl + N	Create new file of the open app
Ctrl + Shift + N	Creates new folder on desktop or File Explorer
Alt + F4	Close current window
Ctrl + D	Delete selected item to the Recycle Bin
F2	Rename selected item
Shift + Delete	Delete selected item permanently(skips Recycle Bin)
Alt + Tab	Switch between all open apps using Tab multiple times
Windows key + I	Opens Settings app
Windows key + E	Opens File Explorer
Windows key + D	Displays and hides the desktop
Windows key + L	Lock device
Windows key + V	Open Clipboard bin
Windows key + PrtScn	Capture full screenshot in the “Screenshots” folder
Windows key + Shift + S	Capture part of the screen in a screenshot
Windows key + Left arrow key	Snaps active app or window to left
Windows key + Right arrow key	Snaps active app or window to right
Home	Scroll to top of the window
End	Scroll to bottom of the window

These shortcuts can get you started on using keyboard shortcuts instead of reaching for the mouse every time. If you want to go further and avoid the mouse as much as possible check out the complete list of Windows 10 keyboard shortcut keys.

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