Win+1, Win+2, etc. | Switch to the desktop and launch the nth application in the taskbar. For example, Win+1 launches whichever application is first in the list, numbered from left to right. |
Win+A | Open the action center. |
Win+B | Highlight the notification area. |
Win+C | Launch Cortana into listening mode.[1] Users can begin to speak to Cortana immediately. |
Win+D | Switch betweenShow Desktop (hides/shows any applications and other windows) and the previous state. |
Win+E | Switch to the desktop and launch FileExplorer with the Quick Accesstab displayed. |
Win+H | Open the Share charm. |
Win+I | Open the Settingsapp. |
Win+K | Open the Connect pane to connect to wireless displays and audio devices. |
Win+L | Lock the device and go to the Lock screen. |
Win+M | Switch to the desktop and minimize all open windows. |
Win+O | Lock device orientation. |
Win+P | Open the Projectpane to search and connect to external displays and projectors. |
Win+R | Displaythe Run dialog box. |
Win+S | Launch Cortana.[2] Users can begin to type a query immediately. |
Win+T | Cycle through the apps on the taskbar. |
Win+U | Launch the Ease of Access Center. |
Win+V | Cycle through notifications. |
Win+X | Open the advanced menu in the lower-left corner of the screen. |
Win+Z | Open the app-specific command bar. |
Win+ENTER | Launch Narrator. |
Win+SPACEBAR | Switch input language and keyboard layout. |
Win+TAB | Open Task view. |
Win+, | Peek at the desktop. |
Win+Plus Sign | Zoom in. |
Win+Minus Sign | Zoom out. |
Win+ESCAPE | Close Magnifier. |
Win+LEFT ARROW | Dock the active window to the left half of the monitor. |
Win+RIGHT ARROW | Dock the active window to the right half of the monitor. |
Win+UP ARROW | Maximize the active windowvertically and horizontally. |
Win+DOWN ARROW | Restore or minimize the active window. |
Win+SHIFTWin+UP ARROW | Maximize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width. |
Win+SHIFTWin+ DOWN ARROW | Restore or minimize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width. |
Win+SHIFTWin+LEFT ARROW | With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the left. |
Win+SHIFTWin+RIGHT ARROW | With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the right. |
Win+HOME | Minimize all nonactive windows; restore on second keystroke. |
Win+PRNT SCRN | Take a picture of the screen and place it in theComputer>Pictures>Screenshots folder. |
Win+CTRLWin+LEFT/RIGHT arrow | Switch to the next or previous virtual desktop. |
Win+CTRLWin+D | Create a new virtual desktop. |
Win+CTRLWin+F4 | Close the current virtual desktop. |
Win+? | Launch the Windows Feedback App. |