20 Most Important Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 10

Windows users must be familiar with a number of keyboard shortcuts, such as the Windows key + R to access the feature run, Alt + F4 to close the program or shut down, and so on. In Windows 10, the keyboard shortcuts is also available, even in large quantities.



For all of you who just bought a new Windows 10 operating system, or a new upgrade to Windows 10 in the old device, then you should know 20 most important keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10, as quoted by PC Advisor.

Keyboard Shortcuts to Access New Features in Windows 10


These are the keyboard shortcuts that can be used to access new features in Windows 10.


  • Windows key + A: Open Action Center
  • Windows key + C: Open Cortana in Listen mode
  • Windows key + I: Open Windows Settings
  • Windows key + S: Open Cortana
  • Windows key + Tab: Open Task View
  • Windows key + Ctrl + D: Open new virtual desktop
  • Windows key + Ctrl + F4: Close current desktop
  • Windows key + Ctrl + Arrow Right or Left: Switch to next virtual desktop


Standard Keyboard Shortcuts


These are the standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows. Most of them are introduced in Windows 8’s Metro UI, and can be used in Windows 8 and above.


  • Windows key: Open or close Start menu
  • Windows key + X: Open or close context menu
  • Windows key + Arrow Right or Left: Snap an active window to the right or left
  • Windows key + E: Open file explore
  • Windows key + L: Lock desktop
  • Alt + PrtScn: Take screenshot of current window and save to clipboard
  • Windows key + PrtScn: Take screenshot of entire desktop and save to Computer > Pictures > Screenshots


Browser Shortcuts


These are the keyboard shortcuts that can be used in browser (works in Edge and most browser).


  • Ctrl + T: Open new tab in the foreground
  • Ctrl + D: Add current site to bookmarks
  • Ctrl + L: Set focus to Address Bar
  • Ctrl + Tab: Switch to next tab
  • Ctrl + Enter: Add “www.” and “.com” prefix to Address Bar