Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows 11 keyboard shortcut reference covering 63 bindings for Windows. Commonly searched bindings include Show Desktop, Lock PC, and File Explorer. 63 of 63 shortcuts are verified against official Windows 11 documentation, each with a linked source when available. Search by action name, filter by category, look up what a key combination does, print a cheat sheet, or practice with flashcards.
Official Windows 11 documentation
Editing
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|
| Clipboard History |
Open clipboard history |
Win+V |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Voice Typing |
Start voice typing |
Win+H |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Emoji Panel |
Open emoji picker |
Win+. |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Emoji Panel Alt |
Open emoji picker (semicolon) |
Win+; |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Copy |
Copy selection |
Ctrl+C |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Cut |
Cut selection |
Ctrl+X |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Paste |
Paste from clipboard |
Ctrl+V |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Undo |
Undo last action |
Ctrl+Z |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Redo |
Redo last action |
Ctrl+Y |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Replace |
Find and replace |
Ctrl+H |
|
Yes |
Source |
File
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|
| File Explorer |
Open File Explorer |
Win+E |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Save |
Save current file |
Ctrl+S |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Print |
Print current document |
Ctrl+P |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Rename |
Rename selected item |
F2 |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Delete |
Delete selected item |
Delete |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Permanent Delete |
Delete without recycle bin |
Shift+Delete |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Parent Folder |
Go to parent folder |
Alt+Up |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Back |
Navigate back |
Alt+Left |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Forward |
Navigate forward |
Alt+Right |
|
Yes |
Source |
| New Explorer Window |
Open new File Explorer window |
Ctrl+N |
|
Yes |
Source |
| New Folder |
Create new folder |
Ctrl+Shift+N |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Properties |
Show item properties |
Alt+Enter |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Expand to Folder |
Expand navigation to current folder |
Ctrl+Shift+E |
|
Yes |
Source |
General
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|
| Settings |
Open Windows Settings |
Win+I |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Run Dialog |
Open Run dialog |
Win+R |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Quick Link Menu |
Open power user menu |
Win+X |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Action Center |
Open Quick Settings |
Win+A |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Notification Center |
Open notifications |
Win+N |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Feedback Hub |
Open Feedback Hub |
Win+F |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Switch Input Language |
Switch keyboard layout |
Win+Space |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Refresh |
Refresh current view |
F5 |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Task Manager |
Open Task Manager |
Ctrl+Shift+Escape |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Security Screen |
Open security options |
Ctrl+Alt+Delete |
|
Yes |
Source |
Navigation
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|
| Cycle Taskbar |
Cycle through taskbar apps |
Win+T |
|
Yes |
Source |
| System Tray Focus |
Focus system tray |
Win+B |
|
Yes |
Source |
Search
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|
| Search |
Open Windows Search |
Win+S |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Find PCs |
Find computers on network |
Win+Ctrl+F |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Find |
Find in current window |
Ctrl+F |
|
Yes |
Source |
Selection
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|
| Select All |
Select all items |
Ctrl+A |
|
Yes |
Source |
View
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|
| Screenshot Snip |
Open Snipping Tool |
Win+Shift+S |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Project Display |
Project to external display |
Win+P |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Screenshot to File |
Save screenshot to Pictures |
Win+PrtSc |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Game Bar |
Open Xbox Game Bar |
Win+G |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Magnifier Zoom In |
Zoom in with magnifier |
Win+Plus |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Magnifier Zoom Out |
Zoom out with magnifier |
Win+Minus |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Close Magnifier |
Close magnifier tool |
Win+Escape |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Full Screen |
Toggle full screen |
F11 |
|
Yes |
Source |
Window
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|
| Show Desktop |
Minimize all windows |
Win+D |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Lock PC |
Lock your computer |
Win+L |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Task View |
View all open windows |
Win+Tab |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Snap Left |
Snap window to left half |
Win+Left |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Snap Right |
Snap window to right half |
Win+Right |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Snap Up |
Maximize window |
Win+Up |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Snap Down |
Restore/minimize window |
Win+Down |
|
Yes |
Source |
| New Virtual Desktop |
Create new virtual desktop |
Win+Ctrl+D |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Switch Desktop Left |
Switch to left virtual desktop |
Win+Ctrl+Left |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Switch Desktop Right |
Switch to right virtual desktop |
Win+Ctrl+Right |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Connect |
Open Connect panel |
Win+K |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Snap Layouts |
Open snap layout options |
Win+Z |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Close Window |
Close active window |
Alt+F4 |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Switch Apps |
Switch between open apps |
Alt+Tab |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Switch Apps Reverse |
Switch apps backwards |
Alt+Shift+Tab |
|
Yes |
Source |
| Close Tab/Window |
Close current window |
Ctrl+W |
|
Yes |
Source |
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