Windows cheatsheet

24 system shortcuts · printable

Launch

Open Start menuWin

Open Windows SearchWin+S

Open Run dialogWin+R

Open File ExplorerWin+E

Open SettingsWin+I

Open Task ManagerCtrl+Shift+Esc

Take a screenshot (Snip & Sketch)Shift+Win+S

Open clipboard historyWin+V

CopyCtrl+C

PasteCtrl+V

CutCtrl+X

UndoCtrl+Z

RedoCtrl+Y

Select allCtrl+A

Open emoji pickerWin+.

Lock screenWin+L

Show desktopWin+D

Snap window leftWin+←

Snap window rightWin+→

Minimize windowWin+↓

Maximize windowWin+↑

Open Task ViewWin+Tab

Switch between appsAlt+Tab

Close active windowAlt+F4