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09-10-2024 12:04 PM
Hi @essentialfit,
Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
While I can't send emails, I can certainly provide you with a comprehensive list of common keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11. You can copy this information into a document for your convenience or refer to it directly. Here’s a handy guide to Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts and functions:
Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts
General Shortcuts
- Win + D: Show or hide the desktop.
- Win + E: Open File Explorer.
- Win + L: Lock your PC.
- Win + I: Open Settings.
- Win + S: Open Search.
- Win + A: Open the Action Center.
- Win + X: Open the Quick Link menu (Power User Menu).
- Win + R: Open the Run dialog box.
- Win + P: Open the Project menu (for multiple display options).
- Win + U: Open Ease of Access settings.
- Win + M: Minimize all windows.
- Win + Shift + M: Restore minimized windows.
Window Management
- Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications.
- Ctrl + Alt + Tab: View open applications without holding Alt.
- Win + Left Arrow: Snap window to the left half of the screen.
- Win + Right Arrow: Snap window to the right half of the screen.
- Win + Up Arrow: Maximize the window.
- Win + Down Arrow: Minimize or restore the window.
- Win + Shift + Up Arrow: Stretch window to the top and bottom of the screen.
- Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow: Move window to another monitor.
Virtual Desktops
- Win + Ctrl + D: Add a new virtual desktop.
- Win + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow: Switch between virtual desktops.
- Win + Ctrl + F4: Close the current virtual desktop.
Taskbar Shortcuts
- Win + T: Focus on the taskbar.
- Win + 1, 2, 3, etc.: Open the application pinned to the corresponding taskbar position.
Accessibility
- Win + Plus (+): Open Magnifier.
- Win + Esc: Exit Magnifier.
- Win + Ctrl + C: Toggle Color Filters (if enabled in Settings).
System Commands
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.
- Ctrl + Alt + Del: Open the Security screen (Lock, Switch User, Sign Out, Task Manager).
- Alt + F4: Close the current window or application.
File Explorer Shortcuts
- Ctrl + N: Open a new File Explorer window.
- Ctrl + W: Close the current File Explorer window.
- Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder.
- Alt + Enter: Open the properties of the selected item.
Text Editing
- Ctrl + C: Copy selected text or items.
- Ctrl + X: Cut selected text or items.
- Ctrl + V: Paste copied or cut text or items.
- Ctrl + Z: Undo an action.
- Ctrl + Y: Redo an action.
- Ctrl + A: Select all text or items.
- Ctrl + F: Open the Find dialog in applications.
- Ctrl + S: Save the current document.
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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