Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 10

Description: This is an overview of some commonly used keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10. There are many shortcuts available in Windows 10, but these are some of the most common and useful.

Ctrl + C:
Copy any selected text or images to your clipboard

Ctrl + X:
Cut and copy any highlighted text or images to your clipboard

Ctrl + V:
Paste any copied text or images from your clipboard

Ctrl + A:
Select all in the current window

Ctrl + S:
Save the current window

Ctrl + Z:
Undo previous action

Ctrl + Y:
Redo action action

Ctrl + B:
Bold the selected text in a document

Ctrl + U:
Underline the selected text in a document

Ctrl + I:
Italicize the selected text in a document

Ctrl + F:
Search for specific letters, numbers or words on the page

Ctrl + P:
Print the current page

Ctrl + Shift + Esc:
Open Task Manager

Ctrl + Alt + Del:
Gives a list of options to choose from including Lock your computer, Switch users, Sign out, Change your password, or Start task manager

Ctrl + PrtScn:
Take a screenshot and copy it to your clipboard

Ctrl + Windows key + left or right arrow:
Switch between multiple desktop screens

Windows key + R:
Open the Run dialogue box

Windows key + E:
Open File Explorer

Windows key + X:
Open the Quick Access Menu

Windows key + I:
Open Settings

Windows key + D:
Show or hide the Desktop Background

Windows key + P:
Open the Project menu

Windows key + L:
Lock your screen

Windows key + H:
Activate Voice Dictation

Alt + F4:
Close the window currently open

Alt + Tab:
Toggle between open windows

Alt + Enter:
Change a full screen application to windowed mode or back to full screen

To see more information about Windows Shortcuts you can visit Microsoft's page
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12445/windows-keyboard-shortcuts.

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