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Shortcut Keys for Windows 10

This guide lists shortcut keys that you can use from the desktop in Windows 10.

Shortcut | Description |

Windows key | Open and close the Start menu. |

+1, +2, etc. | Switch to the desktop and launch the nth application in the taskbar. For example, +1 launches whichever application is first in the list, numbered from left to right. |

+A | Open the action center. |

+B | Highlight the notification area. |

+C | Launch Cortana into listening mode. Users can begin to speak to Cortana immediately. |

+D | Switch between Show Desktop (hides/shows any applications and other windows) and the previous state. |

+E | Switch to the desktop and launch File Explorer with the Quick Access tab displayed. |

+H | Open the Share charm. |

+I | Open the Settings app. |

+K | Open the Connect pane to connect to wireless displays and audio devices. |

+L | Lock the device and go to the Lock screen. |

+M | Switch to the desktop and minimize all open windows. |

+O | Lock device orientation. |

+P | Open the Project pane to search and connect to external displays and projectors. |

+R | Display the Run dialog box. |

+S | Launch Cortana. Users can begin to type a query immediately. |

+T | Cycle through the apps on the taskbar. |

+U | Launch the Ease of Access Center. |

+V | Cycle through notifications. |

+X | Open the advanced menu in the lower-left corner of the screen. |

+Z | Open the app-specific command bar. |

+ENTER | Launch Narrator. |

+SPACEBAR | Switch input language and keyboard layout. |

+TAB | Open Task view. |

+, | Peek at the desktop. |

+Plus Sign | Zoom in. |

+Minus Sign | Zoom out. |

+ESCAPE | Close Magnifier. |

+LEFT ARROW | Dock the active window to the left half of the monitor. |

+RIGHT ARROW | Dock the active window to the right half of the monitor. |

+UP ARROW | Maximize the active window vertically and horizontally. |

+DOWN ARROW | Restore or...