List of over 200 Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts
Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts – a list of over 200 keyboard shortcuts
When using the Windows operating system, you have the option to use keyboard shortcuts to increase your productivity. Keyboard shortcuts not only help get work done quickly, but also improve our work efficiency to a certain extent.
If you have used Windows 10, you may know that the operating system supports many keyboard shortcuts. You can even use various third-party apps to add more keyboard shortcuts. It is important to know as many keyboard shortcuts as possible for your operating system.
On techviral we have already shared an article that lists some of the best keyboard shortcuts for Windows . Microsoft recently launched Windows 11, so users may also want to know the keyboard shortcuts for the new operating system.
List of over 200 keyboard shortcuts
Hence, in this article, we are going to list some of the best and most used keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11. These keyboard shortcuts can do all kinds of things, from taking screenshots to opening the notification panel and more. Let's check.
Windows Key + C – If you use Microsoft Teams, this keyboard shortcut will open the chat with Microsoft Teams. However, if you don't use Microsoft teams, the keyboard shortcut will open Cortana (if enabled).
Windows Key + D - This keyboard shortcut will show you the desktop. If you are using an application, pressing the Windows key + D will bring up the desktop.
Windows Key + E - This keyboard shortcut will open File Explorer directly.
Windows Key + A - this key will open the quick settings panel. You can enable WiFi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, and more in quick settings.
Windows Key + F - This keyboard shortcut will open the Notes Center and take a screenshot instantly. You can use this to send feedback to Microsoft.
Windows Key + G - This keyboard shortcut will open the Xbox game bar on your computer. You can take in-game screenshots, monitor FPS, and more with the Xbox Game Bar.
Windows Key + I – Pressing the Windows key + the I button on your keyboard will launch the Settings app on your computer.
Windows Key + Pause - This keyboard shortcut will open a section about the page on your computer. This will display information about your computers and your version of Windows.
Windows Key + K - This keyboard shortcut opens the Cast panel. You can connect to wireless displays that support Miracast.
Windows Key + L - This keyboard shortcut locks your computer. Pressing this key takes you to the lock screen.
Windows Key + M - This keyboard shortcut reduces all open windows.
Windows Key + N - pressing this key opens the Notification and Calendar Center.
Windows Key + O - This keyboard locks the orientation of the device.
Windows Key + P - Use this keyboard to change the display mode for multiple monitors.
Windows Key + Q - this opens the "Quick Assistance". With Quick Assist, you can remotely connect to other users online.
Windows Key + R - This opens the RUN dialog of your computer.
Windows Key + S - Use this keyboard shortcut to open Windows Search.
Windows Key + U - This keyboard shortcut opens accessibility settings.
Windows Key + V - This opens the clipboard history for Windows 11.
Windows Key + W - This keyboard shortcut opens the Widget panel of your Windows 11 PC.
Windows Key + X - This is a keyboard shortcut for opening the quick link menu. You can access features like settings, task manager, and file explorer.
Windows Key + Y - This key allows you to switch the input between Windows Mixed Reality and the desktop.
Windows Key + Z - Use this shortcut to open the Snap layouts panel. With Snap Layouts, you can put multiple apps side by side.
Windows + key. - Use this keyboard shortcut to open the new emoji panel in Windows 11.
Windows Key +, - use this keyboard shortcut to peek at the desktop.
Windows key + Ctrl + F - This keyboard shortcut is for Azure Active Directory domains.
Windows key + spacebar - This key opens the language and input methods. You can use this shortcut to navigate between language and input methods.
Windows key + Shift + Spacebar - Backward navigation on languages and input.
Windows key + Ctrl + spacebar - This specifies the last language used and an input method.
Ctrl + Shift - this option allows you to switch to a different keyboard layout.
C trl + spacebar - If you are using Chinese, you can use this to turn the Chinese Input Method Editor on or off.
Windows key + Ctrl + Enter - Use this keyboard shortcut to run Narrator in Windows 11.
Windows key + (plus) - this key triggers the magnifier in the screen.
Windows + key - (minus sign) - Use this to minimize the magnifier.
Windows key + Esc - use this to close the magnifier.
Windows key + / (forward slash) - Use this IME reconversion.
Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + B - Use this keyboard to wake the computer from a black screen.
Windows key + PrtScn - Use this keyboard shortcut to take a full-screen screenshot.
Windows key + Alt + PrtScn - Use this keyboard shortcut to take a screenshot of games and save them to a file (Xbox Game Bar).
Ctrl + Esc - Use this keyboard shortcut to open the Start menu.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc - This option opens the task manager in Windows 11.
Keyboard shortcuts for multitasking
If you are someone who multitasking on Windows 11, you may find these keyboard shortcuts handy. Here are some of the best keyboard shortcuts for multitasking.
Windows key + Tab - In multitasking, use this keyboard shortcut to open the task view.
Alt + Tab - Use this keyboard shortcut to switch to the last active window.
Alt + Esc - this keyboard shortcut allows you to navigate between windows.
Alt + F4 - Use this keyboard shortcut to close the active window or application.
Windows key + up arrow - allows you to maximize the active window.
Windows key + Alt + Up arrow - This closes the active window in the upper half of your screen.
Windows key + down arrow - this keyboard shortcut sets the active window to a smaller size. If the window is not maximized, the shortcut hides the window in the taskbar.
Windows key + Alt + Down arrow - this closes the active window in the lower half of the screen.
Windows key + left arrow - this key attracts the active window in the left half of the screen.
Windows key + right arrow - this keyboard shortcut attracts the active window in the right half of the screen.
Windows key + Home - Use this shortcut to minimize all windows except the active window. Pressing the shortcut again will restore the mini window.
Windows key + Shift + Up arrow - use this to extend the active window to take up the entire vertical space.
Windows Key + Shift + Down Arrow - Use this keyboard shortcut to reverse the action of the Windows key + Shif + Up Arrow.
Windows key + Shift + Right arrow - use this shortcut to move the active window to a different screen on the right.
Windows key + Shift + Left Arrow - use this shortcut to move the active window to a different screen on the left.
Windows key + Ctrl + D - This creates a new virtual desktop.
Windows key + Ctrl + Left Arrow - Use this shortcut to switch between the default desktop from left to right.
Windows key + Ctrl + Right arrow - Use this to switch between the default desktop from right to left.
Windows key + Ctrl + F4 - Use this shortcut to close the current virtual desktop.
File explorer keyboard shortcuts
There are many keyboard shortcuts that you can use while using Windows 11 File Explorer. Here are the best and most used File Explorer keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11.
Alt + D - Use this to set the focus on the address bar.
Ctrl + E – This focuses on the search bar in Windows 11 File Explorer.
Ctrl + N - this opens a new window.
Ctrl + W - this closes the active window.
Ctrl + Shift + N - Use this to create a new folder in File Explorer.
Ctrl + Shift + E - Use this to display all folders in the original directory.
Alt + Enter - Use this to view the properties of the selected file/folder.
Alt + P - This shows you the Preview panel.
Alt + Left Arrow - Use this to return one page.
Alt + Right Arrow - Use this to move forward one page.
Alt + Up Arrow - This shows you the parent folder of the open folder.
Ctrl + Spacebar - Select individual items on the go.
Home – This takes you to the top of the current page.
End – This takes you to the end of the current page.
Keyboard shortcuts for dialog boxes
Well, in Windows 11, some apps can create dialog boxes. For example, the folder property page, lists, etc. were counted as dialogs. You can use these keyboard shortcuts to navigate between dialog box items in Windows 11.
Spacebar - This displays items in an active list.
Arrow keys - Use the arrow keys to select a button in the group.
Spacebar - Select or deselect an active item if it's a checkbox.
Ctrl + Tab - Use this to switch between different tabs.
Ctrl + Shift + Tab - Use this to switch backwards across different tabs
Tab - Move between the options available on the current page.
Shift + Tab - Use this to move backwards through the options.
Alt + (character) - Select the option with the underlined character.
Taskbar keyboard shortcut
You can even use keyboard shortcuts to enhance the taskbar. Here we have listed some of the best keyboard shortcuts for taskbar.
Windows key + T - This key allows you to navigate between applications on the taskbar.
Windows key + (number) - Use this keyboard combination to start an application pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Windows key + Shift + (number) - This starts a new instance of the application pinned to the taskbar.
Windows key + Ctrl + (number) - Use this to switch to the last active window of the application pinned to the taskbar based on the position indicated by the numbers.
Windows key + Alt + (number) - this key allows you to open the navigation menu of the application pinned to the taskbar based on the position indicated by the numbers
Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + (number) - Use this to open a new instance of the application (as administrator) based on where the numbers point.
Shift + left mouse click - use this to open a new instance of the selected application.
Ctrl + Shift + Left Mouse Click - Use this to run the selected application as administrator.
Shift + right click - This option opens the Window menu for the selected application.
Ctrl + left mouse click - to navigate all open windows of the application.
Windows key + B - This focuses on the first icon in the taskbar.
Other general keyboard shortcuts
Below, we have listed some of the best and most commonly used generic keyboard shortcuts. These keyboard shortcuts will work on file explorer, apps, and web browsers.
Ctrl + A - Select all elements or text.
Ctrl + D - This option allows you to delete selected elements or text.
Ctrl + X - use this to trim the
Ctrl + C - This person copies a specific element or text.
Ctrl + V - Use this to paste the copied element or text.
Ctrl + Z - this allows you to undo the last action
Ctrl + Y - This option allows you to redo the undone action.
F2 - Use this to rename the selected item.
F4 - Press it to display the address bar menu in File Explorer.
Ctrl + R - refresh the active window or page.
F6 - This option allows you to navigate between screen elements in the active window.
F10 - This opens the menu bar in the active window.
Alt + F8 - Displays your password on the Windows login screen.
Alt + spacebar - This opens the shortcut menu of the active window
Left arrow in menus - to move left in the list.
Right arrow in lists - to move to the right in the list.
Ctrl + F4 - closes this item or active window.
Ctrl + E - This opens the search box in some applications.
Ctrl + Right Arrow - Moves the text cursor to the beginning of the next word.
Ctrl + Left Arrow - Moves the text cursor to the beginning of the previous word.
Ctrl + Up arrow - Moves the text cursor up one paragraph.
Ctrl + Down arrow - move the text cursor to the next paragraph.
Alt + Shift + (arrow key) - Use this to move installed applications in the direction of the arrow.
Shift + Left - specifies the previous character.
Shift + Right - this person chooses the next letter.
Shift + Up - specifies this previous line.
Shift + Down - This specifies the next line.
Ctrl + Shift + Left - This allows you to select the previous word.
Ctrl + Shift + Right - Select the next word.
Ctrl + Shift + Up - Select the previous paragraph.
Ctrl + Shift + Down - Select the next paragraph.
Esc - this person stops an active task or lets you leave it.
So, this is the ultimate list of all the keyboard shortcuts that you can use on Windows 11. If you feel like we've lost any important shortcuts, let us know in the comments box below. Hope this article helped you