Last Updated on August 7, 2025 by Arnav Sharma
Windows 11 brings a fresh look and a host of new features to the Windows operating system. To maximize your productivity and make your computing experience smoother, it’s essential to get familiar with the array of keyboard shortcuts available. Whether you’re a seasoned Windows user or just getting started, these shortcuts can help you navigate your system more efficiently, streamline your tasks, and make the most out of Windows 11’s capabilities.
In this blog post, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the most useful keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11.
Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Windows Key + D | Show/Hide the desktop |
| Windows Key + E | Open File Explorer |
| Windows Key + L | Lock your PC |
| Windows Key + M | Minimize all windows |
| Windows Key + R | Open the Run dialog box |
| Windows Key + Tab | Open Task View |
| Windows Key + Ctrl + D | Add a virtual desktop |
| Windows Key + Ctrl + F4 | Close the current virtual desktop |
| Windows Key + Ctrl + Left/Right | Switch between virtual desktops |
| Windows Key + I | Open Settings |
| Windows Key + PrtScn | Take a screenshot and save it to Pictures folder |
| Ctrl + A | Select all items in a document or window |
| Ctrl + C | Copy selected items to the clipboard |
| Ctrl + V | Paste items from the clipboard |
| Ctrl + X | Cut selected items |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo an action |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo an action |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager |
| Alt + Tab | Switch between open applications |
| Alt + F4 | Close the active window |
| Alt + Space | Open the shortcut menu for the active window |
| F2 | Rename the selected item |
| F3 | Search for a file or folder |
| F4 | Display the address bar list in File Explorer |
| F5 | Refresh the active window |
| F6 | Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop |
| F10 | Activate the menu bar in the active app |
| Ctrl + Shift + N | Create a new folder |
| Ctrl + Alt + Del | Open the security options screen |
| Ctrl + Shift + T | Reopen the last closed tab in a browser |
| Ctrl + Tab | Switch to the next tab in a browser |
| Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Switch to the previous tab in a browser |
| Ctrl + Shift + B | Restart the graphics driver |
| Shift + Delete | Permanently delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin |
| Shift + F10 | Display the shortcut menu for the selected item |
| PrtScn | Copy the entire screen to the clipboard |
| Windows Key + Shift + S | Open Snip & Sketch to capture a portion of the screen |
| Windows Key + G | Open Game Bar |
| Windows Key + H | Open the dictation feature |
| Windows Key + K | Open the Connect pane for wireless displays and audio |
| Windows Key + U | Open Ease of Access Center |
| Windows Key + X | Open the Quick Link menu |