Windows Shortcut commands – Laptop

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Here are some common Windows commands that can be used on Microsoft laptops:

  1. Ctrl + C: Copy the selected item
  2. Ctrl + X: Cut selected item
  3. Ctrl + V: Paste the selected item
  4. Ctrl + Z: Undo an action
  5. Ctrl + A: Select all items
  6. Ctrl + F: Search for a specific term or phrase
  7. Alt + Tab: Switch between open windows or apps
  8. Windows key + L: Lock your computer screen
  9. Windows key + D: Show or hide the desktop
  10. Windows key + E: Open File Explorer
  11. Windows key + R: Open the Run dialog box
  12. Windows key + S: Open the Search bar
  13. Windows key + X: Open the Quick Link menu
  14. Windows key + I: Open the Settings app
  15. Windows key + P: Choose a presentation display mode

Note that the specific commands and keyboard shortcuts may vary depending on the version of Windows you are using.

Windows Shortcut commands, Windows Shortcut commands

  1. Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open the Task Manager
  2. Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab in your web browser
  3. Alt + F4: Close the active window
  4. Windows key + Tab: Open the Task View, which allows you to switch between virtual desktops and open windows
  5. Windows key + Arrow Keys: Snap windows to different positions and sizes
  6. Windows key + L: Lock the computer
  7. Windows key + E: Open File Explorer
  8. Windows key + M: Minimize all open windows
  9. Windows key + Shift + M: Restore all minimized windows
  10. Windows key + R: Open the Run dialog box
  11. Windows key + Pause/Break: Open the System Properties window
  12. Alt + F: Open the File menu in the current application
  13. Alt + E: Open the Edit menu in the current application
  14. Alt + Tab + Shift: Switch between open windows in reverse order
  15. Windows key + Ctrl + D: Create a new virtual desktop
  16. Windows key + Ctrl + F4: Close the current virtual desktop
  17. Windows key + Plus Sign (+): Open the Magnifier tool
  18. Windows key + Minus Sign (-): Zoom out using the Magnifier tool
  19. Windows key + Print Screen: Take a screenshot and save it to the Screenshots folder
  20. Windows key + A: Open the Action Center, which provides quick access to settings and notifications.