In fact, there are 45 Windows key shortcuts I think all PC users should know about.

And if you’re on Mac, check out thesehidden Mac keyboard shortcuts.

45 Windows key shortcuts you should know about

Windows-E: Opens File Explorer.

Windows-I: Opens Windows prefs.

Windows-Ctrl-Enter: Opens Narrator.

Windows-+: Launches Magnifier and zooms in to your display.Windows–(minus) will zoom out.

Windows-.orWindows-;: Opens the emoji picker.

Windows-U: Opens accessibility parameters.

Windows-Ctrl-C: Toggles color filters.

To enable this, go toSettings > Accessibilityand enableKeyboard shortcut for color filtersandColor filters.

Pick a filter and you’re all set.

I’ve been using it to toggle greyscale mode to help me decrease my screen time at night.

Windows-K: Launches the Cast option in the quick tweaks pane.

Helpful if you want to quickly Cast something to your TV.

This includes Task Manager, options, Run, shut down, and other functions.

Windows-L: Instantly locks your setup.

Windows-N: Shows the calendar and notifications.

Windows-R: Opens Run.

Windows-S: Opens Windows search.

Windows-V: Shows your clipboard history.

Windows-Spacebar: Switches between keyboards or input languages.

Windows-PrtScn: Takes a screenshot of everything visible on the screen.

Windows-F: Takes a screenshot and opens Windows 11’s Feedback Hub.

Lets you report any bugs or other issues with your machine to Microsoft.

Windows-Shift-S: Takes a screenshot of a custom selection of the screen.

Windows-Alt-PrtScn: Takes a screenshot of just the active window.

Windows-Alt-R: Records a video of the active game window using Xbox Game bar.

Windows-Tab: Opens the task view to see your virtual desktops.

Windows-Ctrl-D: Adds a virtual desktop.

Windows-Ctrl-Right Arrow: Switches to the virtual desktop on the right.

Windows-Ctrl-Left Arrow: Switches to the virtual desktop on the left.

Windows-Ctrl-F4: Closes the virtual desktop you’re using.

Windows-H: Opens voice typing.

Windows-Alt-K: Mutes or unmutes your mic when apps are using the microphone.

Useful when you’re on a video call or a party chat.

Windows-M: Minimizes all open windows.

Windows-Shift-M: Restores all minimized windows to their original state.

Windows-P: Lets you quickly choose display modes.

Useful for people who have multiple monitors.

Windows-Up arrow: Maximizes the active window.

Windows-Down arrow: Minimizes the active window.

Windows-Alt-Left or Right arrow keys: Snaps the active window to one part of the screen.

HoldWindows-Altand hit the arrow keys to adjust its position.

Windows-Home: Minimizes all windows other than the active window.

Enter again to restore all windows to their original positions.

Windows-Shift-Left or Right arrow keys: Moves the active app to your secondary monitor.

Windows-Z: Launches Snap Layouts in the top-right corner of the screen.

Lets you quickly choose a layout and start adding apps to make the most of your screen space.

Windows-,: Hold this shortcut to see the desktop.

The moment you release it, your open windows will return to the screen.

Windows-T: Cycles through the apps pinned to your taskbar.

Windows-Alt-Enter: When a taskbar item is selected, this shortcut will open taskbar controls.

Windows-1: Opens the first app pinned to your taskbar.

Replace 1 with any number from 2 to 9 to bring up the corresponding app.

Windows-W: Opens the widgets pane.