Helpful Windows Shortcuts

Shortcuts make possibly long tasks very short and are used by many, especially the most popular copy and paste shortcuts. But there are a lot more shortcuts which can really speed up your computer use and you should know them.Listed are shortcuts considered necessary for a Windows user:

Copy

Ctrl + C

Cut

Ctrl + X

Paste

Ctrl + V

Screen Snip

Win + Shift + S

Maximize Window

F11 or Win + Up arrow

Task View

Win + Tab

Show/Hide Desktop

Win + D

Switch between open apps

Alt + Tab

Quick Link Menu

Win + X

Lock the PC

Win + L

Switch active desktop

Win + Ctrl + Left/Right arrow

Move active window to different display

Win + Shift + Left/Right arrow

Open Snap Layouts (Windows 11)

Win + Z

Add new virtual desktop

Win + Ctrl + D

Close active virtual desktop

Win + Ctrl + F4

There are many more Windows shortcuts, but this is a short list of those you might find essential.