| Windows key + A |
Open Action center |
| Windows key + C |
Open Cortana in listening mode |
| Windows key + D |
Display and hide the desktop |
| Windows key + E |
Open File Explorer |
| Windows key + H |
Open the Share charm |
| Windows key + I |
Open Settings |
| Windows key + L |
Lock your PC or switch accounts |
| Windows key + S |
Open Search |
| Windows key + Number |
Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
| Windows key + Arrow key |
Snap app windows left, right, corners, maximize, or minimize |
| Windows key + Comma |
Temporarily peek at the desktop |
| Windows key + Ctrl +D |
Add a virtual desktop |
| Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow |
Switch between virtual desktops |
| Windows key + Enter |
Open Narrator |
| Windows key + Home |
Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke) |
| Windows key + PrtScn |
Capture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder |
| Windows key + Shift + Up arrow |
Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen |
| Windows key + Tab |
Open Task view |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc |
Open Task Manager |
| Alt +Tab |
Switch between open apps |
| Ctrl + Alt +Tab |
View open apps |