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Microsoft Windows: Commonly Used Shortcuts


Windows shortcuts
Shortcuts Description
Windows + Up Arrow Maximize active window
Windows + Down Arrow Restore active window
Windows + Left Arrow Move active window to half left of screen
Windows + Right Arrow Move active window to half right of screen
Windows + A Open Notifications window
Windows + C Open Cortana
Windows + E Open Windows Explorer
Windows + F Open Windows' Feedback Hub
Windows + I Open Windows Settings
Windows + L Lock screenr
Windows + M Minimize all active windows
Windows + P Send screen to Projector
Windows + R Open RUN dialog
Windows + Pause Open System Properties window
Windows + SHIFT + S Open ScreenClipping tool
CTRL + SHIFT + ESC Open Task Manager