Keyboard shortcuts are a convenient way to accomplish tasks in Windows with just the press of a couple keys. These useful shortcuts cut down the number of mouse clicks needed to get something done and let you navigate and work more efficiently than ever. From very basic functions, like copying and pasting, to more specialized ones, we’ve put together a list of 95 handy Windows 10 shortcuts to simplify the way you use your computer.
To use keyboard shortcuts with a (+), just press the key combination at the same time. Keyboard shortcuts with a (,) need to be pressed in order. Easy!
Basic Shortcuts
- Ctrl + A: Select all
- Ctrl+ C: Copy
- Ctrl + X: Cut
- Ctrl+ V: Paste
- Ctrl + Z: Undo
- Ctrl + Y: Redo
- Alt + Tab: Switch between apps
- Alt + F4: Close app
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager
- Windows Key: Open the Start menu
- Windows Key + L: Lock your computer
- Windows Key + M: Minimize all windows
- Windows Key + E: Open File Explorer
- Windows Key + I: Open Settings
- Windows Key + Tab: Open Task view
- Windows Key + Up Arrow: Maximize window
- Windows Key + Down Arrow: Minimize window
- Windows Key + Left Arrow: Maximize window to the left side of your screen
- Windows Key + Right Arrow: Maximize window to the right side of your screen
Helpful Accessibility Shortcuts
- Windows Key + Plus Sign: Turn Magnifier on
- Windows Key + Esc: Turn Magnifier off
- Windows Key + Plus Sign or Minus Sign: Zoom in or out when Magnifier is on
- Ctrl + Alt + I: Invert colors
- Windows Key + U: Open Ease of Access Center
- Windows Key + Ctrl + N: Open Narrator settings
- Windows Key + Ctrl + S: Turn on Windows Speech Recognition
- Windows Key + Ctrl + O: Turn on the On-Screen Keyboard
Easy Microsoft Word Shortcuts
- Ctrl + N: New document
- Ctrl + O: Open document
- Ctrl + S: Save document
- Ctrl + W: Close document
- Ctrl + P: Print document
- Ctrl + B: Make selected text bold
- Ctrl + I: Make selected text italic
- Ctrl + U: Underline selected text
- Ctrl + D: Display Font dialog
- Ctrl + E: Center text
- Ctrl + L: Align text left
- Ctrl + R: Align text right
- Ctrl + K: Insert hyperlink
- Ctrl + Left Arrow: Move cursor one word to the left
- Ctrl + Right Arrow: Move cursor one word to the right
- Ctrl + Up Arrow: Move cursor up by one paragraph
- Ctrl + Down Arrow: Move cursor down by one paragraph
- Shift + Enter: Insert line break
- Ctrl + Enter: Insert page break
- Ctrl + F: Display Navigation pane to search within the document
- Ctrl + Alt + M: Insert a comment
Stress-Free Microsoft Excel Shortcuts
Basic functions such as open, close, cut, paste, undo, select all, etc. are the same in Excel as other apps.
- Ctrl + Shift+ Page Down: Select the current and next sheet in a workbook
- Ctrl + Shift+ Page Up: Select the current and previous sheet in a workbook
- Shift + Arrow Key: Extend selection by one cell
- Ctrl + Spacebar: Select an entire column
- Shift + Spacebar: Select an entire row
- Alt + Enter: Start a new line in the same cell
- Ctrl + Enter: Fill selected cell(s) with the current entry
- Shift + Enter: Complete a cell entry and select cell above
- Ctrl + Shift + U: Expand or collapse formula bar
- Shift + F9: Calculate the active worksheet
- Ctrl + E: Turn on Flash Fill
- Shift + F3: Insert a function
- F9: Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks
- F1: Opens Excel Help
Essential Microsoft Outlook Shortcuts
- Ctrl + 1: Open Mail view
- Ctrl + 2: Open Calendar view
- Ctrl + 3: Open Contacts view
- Ctrl + 4: Open Tasks view
- Ctrl + 5: Open Notes
- Ctrl + Shift + M: Create a new message
- Alt + S: Send a message
- Alt + N, A, F: Insert file
- Ctrl + R: Reply to a message
- Ctrl + F: Forward a message
- Ctrl + Shift + R: Reply all
- Ctrl + Shift + B: Open address book
- Ctrl + Shift + I: Switch to Inbox
- Ctrl + Shift + O: Switch to Outbox
- Ctrl + Shift + K: New task
- Ctrl + E: Search
- Ctrl + Shift + A: Create an appointment
- Ctrl + Shift + Q: Create a meeting request
- Ctrl + Shift + C: Create a contact
Time-Saving Microsoft Edge Shortcuts
Please note, these shortcuts are for the new Microsoft Edge.
- Ctrl + T: Open new tab
- Ctrl + N: Open a new window
- Ctrl + D: Save current page as a favorite
- Ctrl + F: Find on page
- Ctrl + H: Open History in a new tab
- Ctrl + J: Open Downloads in a new tab
- Ctrl + L: Select URL in address bar
- Ctrl + R: Reload page
- Ctrl + Shift + B: Show or hide favorites bar
- Ctrl + Shift + D: Save all open tabs
- Ctrl + Shift + N: Open InPrivate window
- Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopen last closed tab
- Ctrl + Plus Sign: Zoom in
- Ctrl + Minus Sign: Zoom out
For more specialized shortcuts, check out Microsoft’s Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows. Please remember, this is an informative list. Don’t feel like you need to memorize every single shortcut. Pick and choose what ones are most convenient to you. Happy shortcutting!