50 Keyboard Shortcuts to Save Time and Boost Productivity on Your Computer

 

Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of two or more keys that, when pressed simultaneously or in sequence, perform a specific action or command on a computer. They are designed to help users save time and effort by providing quick access to frequently used features or functions, without having to navigate through menus or use the mouse.

Keyboard shortcuts can be used for a wide range of tasks, such as opening or closing windows, selecting text, copying and pasting content, undoing or redoing actions, and more. They are often used by power users or people who need to work quickly and efficiently on their computer, such as writers, programmers, and graphic designers.

Many programs, applications, and operating systems have their own set of keyboard shortcuts, and some programs even allow users to customize their own shortcuts. While there may be a learning curve in memorizing these shortcuts, they can greatly increase productivity and speed up common tasks.

 

Here are 50 useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10:

1. Win key: Open Start menu
2. Win + A: Open Action Center
3. Win + B: Highlight the notification area in the taskbar
4. Win + C: Open Cortana in listening mode
5. Win + D: Show desktop or restore minimized windows
6. Win + E: Open File Explorer
7. Win + G: Open Game Bar
8. Win + H: Open dictation
9. Win + I: Open Settings
10. Win + K: Open Connect
11. Win + L: Lock your PC
12. Win + M: Minimize all windows
13. Win + P: Project to a different screen
14. Win + R: Open Run
15. Win + S: Open Search
16. Win + T: Cycle through apps on the taskbar
17. Win + U: Open Ease of Access Center
18. Win + X: Open Quick Link menu
19. Ctrl + Alt + Del: Open Task Manager or lock your PC
20. Alt + Tab: Switch between open apps
21. Alt + F4: Close the current app or window
22. Ctrl + A: Select all items in a document or window
23. Ctrl + C: Copy selected item to clipboard
24. Ctrl + X: Cut selected item to clipboard
25. Ctrl + V: Paste item from clipboard
26. Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action
27. Ctrl + Y: Redo the last action
28. Ctrl + F: Search for a word or phrase in a document or web page
29. Ctrl + N: Open a new window or document
30. Ctrl + O: Open a file
31. Ctrl + P: Print a document
32. Ctrl + S: Save the current document or file
33. Ctrl + W: Close the current window or tab
34. Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager directly
35. Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab in your web browser
36. Ctrl + Tab: Switch between tabs in a web browser or other program
37. F1: Open Help in the current program
38. F2: Rename the selected item
39. F3: Search for a file or folder
40. F4: Display the address bar list in File Explorer
41. F5: Refresh the current window or web page
42. F10: Activate the Menu bar in the current program
43. Win + 1, 2, 3...: Open the app in the corresponding position on the taskbar
44. Win + Arrow keys: Snap the current window to the left, right, or maximize/minimize
45. Win + PrtScn: Take a screenshot and save it to your Pictures folder
46. Shift + Delete: Permanently delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin
47. Shift + F10: Display the context menu for the selected item
48. Shift + Tab: Move back through the options in a dialog box
49. Tab: Move forward through the options in a dialog box
50. Esc: Close a dialog box or cancel an action.

These are just some of the many keyboard shortcuts available in Windows 10, and they can help you navigate your computer more efficiently and get things done more quickly.