The essential Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts are here. Discover them to become a real pro and boost your productivity!
Are you going to migrate from Windows 7 to Windows 10 or have you just done so? If you've just arrived on Microsoft's latest operating system and you're a little lost or just want to learn more, here's the list of the top keyboard shortcuts you should know. Enough to quickly exploit all the features and possibilities offered by this OS, and above all something to significantly boost your productivity! The list doesn't pretend to be exhaustive and if you know of any other handy keyboard shortcuts, feel free to share them in the comments!
Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts to know
| Windows+A | Open the action center |
| Windows + C | Open Cortana |
| Windows + D | Show or hide the desktop |
| Windows + MAJ + D | Show / hide date and time on the desktop |
| Windows + E | Open File Explorer |
| Windows + F | Open the Feedback Hub and take a screenshot |
| Windows + G | Open the game bar when a game is open |
| Windows+H | Open the sharing window |
| Windows + I | Open settings |
| Windows + J | When a Windows tip pops up, focus on it |
| Windows + K | Open the Connect quick action |
| Windows + L | Lock your PC or switch accounts |
| Windows + P | Choose a display mode |
| Windows + S | Start the search tool |
| Windows + V | Open clipboard |
| Windows + Z | View the commands available in an app in full screen mode |
| Windows + Comma | Temporarily display the desktop in transparency |
| Windows + Arrows | Allows you to display the window on the left, on the right, to minimize it or to make it full screen |
| Windows + Enter | Opening and closing of the narrator who will dictate to you everything he sees on the screen |
| Windows + Screen Print | Take a capture and save it in the screenshot folder |
| Windows + SHIFT + S | Take a screenshot |
| Windows + MAY + V | Browse notifications |
| Windows + SHIFT + Arrow | Stretch the window up or minimize it at the bottom of the screen |
| Windows + Cipher | Open the app pinned to the taskbar with the number corresponding to its position |
| Windows+CTRL+D | Add a virtual office |
| Windows + CTRL + Q | Open Quick Assistance |
| Windows + CTRL + Left or Right Arrows | Switch between virtual desktops |
| Windows + TAB | Open the task view |
| Alt+TAB | Switch between open apps |
| CTRL + Alt + TAB | See open applications |
| CTRL + Shift + Esc | Open the task manager |
If you are looking for other tips, you can find here how to control your Android smartphone by voice from Windows 10 or even prevent Microsoft from using your bandwidth without your knowledge by disabling this option.
Again, feel free to let us know in the comments if you've discovered any other keyboard shortcuts that have changed your life. With this list, you already have plenty to do!
