Windows 10 gets a fresh command prompt and lots of hotkeys
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I'm pretty stoked, and am playing with the Windows 10 Technical Preview now. I can see that there's lots of new enhancements to the shell, the Start Menu/ Screen, how Universal apps work, and so much more. But, let's focus on the "other shell." The console!
The console (conhost) that cmd.exe (often incorrectly but colloquially called the DOS Prompt) and PowerShell live within hasn't had much love in the last several years, IMHO. But then, suddenly, on stage at the Windows 10 announce we've got a VP showing folks that Ctrl-V (paste) works in the command prompt. Why would he do such a crazy thing?
Well, from what I can tell looking at the Preview, there's a LOT of cool Console goodness coming in Windows 10.
Here's a list of hotkeys in the Windows 10 Technical Preview console. This is just hotkeys! Be sure to explore the Properties dialog as well, resize, word wrapping, and more.
Text selection keys
These combinations interoperate with the mouse so you can start selecting with the mouse and continue with one of these commands, or vice versa.| Selection Key Combination | Description |
| SHIFT + LEFT ARROW | Moves the cursor to the left one character, extending the selection. |
| SHIFT + RIGHT ARROW | Moves the cursor to the right one character, extending the selection. |
| SHIFT + UP ARROW | Selects text up line by line starting from the location of the insertion point. |
| SHIFT + DOWN ARROW | Extends text selection down one line, starting at the location of the insertion point. |
| SHIFT + END | If cursor is in current line being edited * First time extends selection to the last character in the input line. * Second consecutive press extends selection to the right margin. Else Selects text from the insertion point to the right margin. |
| SHIFT + HOME | If cursor is in current line being edited * First time extends selection to the character immediately after the command prompt. * Second consecutive press extends selection to the left margin. Else Extends selection to the left margin. |
| SHIFT + PAGE DOWN | Extends selection down one screen. |
| SHIFT + PAGE UP | Extends selection up one screen. |
| CTRL + SHIFT + RIGHT ARROW | Extends the selection one word to the right. |
| CTRL + SHIFT + LEFT ARROW | Extends the selection one word to the left. |
| CTRL + SHIFT + HOME | Extend selection to the beginning of the screen buffer. |
| CTRL + SHIFT + END | Extend selection to the end of the screen buffer. |
| CTRL + A | If cursor is in current line being edited (from first typed char to last type char) and line is not empty and any selection cursor is also within the line being edited Selects all text after the prompt. (phase 1) Else Selects the entire buffer. (phase 2) |
Extra Fun with CTRL + A
CTRL + A behavior is interesting. Regardless of the state of mark mode and quick edit mode, one of two things should happen. Either the entire buffer is selected, or (only in a single case) '2-Phase select' starts. 2-Phase select is the process where the first CTRL-A selects the characters to the right of the edit line prompt, and the second press selects the entire buffer.Editing keys
As I mentioned above you can copy and paste text with the keyboard. When copying text, you might worry that CTRL + C has always been the BREAK command. This is a nice touch, it will still send the break signal to the running application when no text is selected. The first CTRL-C copies the text and clears the selection, and the second one signals the break. Nice attention to detail, IMHO.| Editing Key Combination | Description |
| CTRL + V | Paste text into the command line. |
| SHIFT + INS | Paste text into the command line. |
| CTRL + C | Copy selected text to the clipboard. |
| CTRL + INS | Copy selected text to the clipboard. |
Mark mode keys
These keys function in mark mode. You can enter this mode by right-clicking anywhere in the console title bar and choosing Edit->Mark from the context menu as before, or via the new shortcut combination, CTRL-M. In the original console, mark mode resulted in block mode text selection. While in mark mode, you can hold down the ALT key at the start of a text selection command to use block mode in the new console. The selection key combinations above are all available in mark mode. CTRL + SHIFT + ARROW operations select by character and not by word while in mark mode.| Mark Mode Key Combination | Description |
| CTRL + M | Enter "Mark Mode" to move cursor within window. |
| ALT | In conjunction with one of the selection key combinations, begins selection in block mode. |
| ARROW KEYS | Move cursor in the direction specified. |
| PAGE KEYS | Move cursor by one page in the direction specified. |
| CTRL + HOME | Move cursor to beginning of buffer. |
| CTRL + END | Move cursor to end of buffer. |
History navigation keys
| Navigation Key Combination | Description |
| CTRL + UP ARROW | Moves up one line in the output history. |
| CTRL + DOWN ARROW | Moves down one line in the output history. |
| CTRL + PAGE UP | Moves up one page in the output history. |
| CTRL + PAGE DOWN | Moves down one page in the output history. |
Other keys
| Other Key Combination | Description |
| CTRL + F | Opens "Find" in console dialog. |
| ALT + F4 | Close the console window, of course! |
Windows Shortcuts 101 – The Ultimate Keyboard Shortcut Guide
People love taking shortcuts in all aspects of life; computers are no exception. Shortcuts, particularly ones performed by keyboard, can save you hours of time once applied properly. We’ve rounded up some of the most common keyboard shortcuts in the past, but today we’re here to produce the ultimate guide on Windows shortcuts.
After examining how useful shortcuts can be, we’ll first look at universal shortcuts that perform the same function in pretty much every program you could use. We’ll dive into specific programs after that, and finish up with a selection of alternative tricks. Stay on board and you’ll be mastering these tricks in no time!
Why Bother with Shortcuts?
If you’re not accustomed to using them, keyboard shortcuts might seem like a waste of time. After all, you can use your mouse to make selections, use the toolbar options (like File, Edit, and Tools), launch programs, and navigate websites. In actuality, though, a mouse isn’t required to use your computer at all; you could get around with just a keyboard if you had to.
Consider this: you probably only have one hand on your mouse (if you use a two-handed mouse, I’d love to see pictures). Keeping that other hand on the keyboard and learning some keyboard shortcuts is an excellent idea; your spare hand probably isn’t doing anything else productive! If you were writing a paper in Word and took ten seconds to save the document every five minutes by manually clicking File > Save, you’d be spending two minutes of every hour just saving! A quick tap of Control + S takes a fraction of a second and doesn’t take your hands (and mind) away from typing like using the mouse does.
Now, you don’t have to get carried away. If your memory isn’t capable of remembering hundreds of shortcuts, that’s okay! Aside from exercising your mind, focusing on just a few common shortcuts and integrating them into your daily use will soon make them second nature. Once you’re not even thinking about doing it anymore, add a few more to your repertoire, and keep the cycle going! Keep in mind that not every shortcut is worth using for every person, either. If you never play music on your computer, you’re not going to use fast-forward shortcuts, so skip those!
To be clear, this guide is written for Windows keyboards. The keys on a keyboard shouldn’t cause any ambiguity, but just for the sake of consistency:
- All keys will appear in bold and keyboard combinations will appear in bold, italic font.
- Keyboard shortcuts that need to be pressed at the same time will use a +symbol (e.g. CTRL + S).
- Combinations that need to be pressed one after another will use a > (e.g. CTRL > T).
- As we go, I’ll be sharing various strategies for committing shortcuts to memory, including subliminally bolding letters of commands that match their shortcuts. If you don’t find these helpful, glaze over them!
- The SHIFT key is used as a “reverse” function for many key combinations. For example, SPACE will jump down a set amount on a web page, so SHIFT + SPACE will move back up that same amount. A note will be made when this applies to a shortcut.
- Control will be abbreviated as CTRL.
- Windows Key is abbreviated as WIN.
- LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN refer to the arrow keys.
- Remember that no two keyboards are the same; some laptop keyboards may have Function (FN) keys that perform their own functions on the F1-F12 keys.
Universal Windows Shortcuts
Of course these aren’t guaranteed to hold 100% of the time, but there are some shortcuts that will be identical in almost every corner of Windows or any program you use. Most of these have been around forever, so you might be familiar with a handful already. Many of these basic shortcuts also conveniently have key combinations that match their function (such as CTRL + S for Save), making them a cinch to learn.
Download: Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
Most Common and Useful Shortcuts
WIN will open the Start menu on Windows 7 and 10 and allow you to start typing a search term immediately; the speed even rivals keystroke launcher Launchy if you don’t mind the basic functionality.
You’ll find this much faster than manually mousing over to the Start button and then having to type. Those on Windows 8 or 8.1 will be taken to the Start screen with this key – though you can easily bring back the old Start menu with some free tools.
Probably the most ubiquitous of our study are the shortcuts that deal with text editing:
Cut, Copy, and Paste
- CTRL + X to cut highlighted text (remove it and place it on the clipboard)
- CTRL + C to copy text (place a copy of the text on the clipboard)
- CTRL + V to paste text (copy the clipboard to the cursor position)
These shortcuts located all in a row on the standard QWERTY keyboard, making them easy to locate. To keep them straight, think of X as making a cut, C standing for copy, and then V, the only one left, is the arrowhead pointing downwards for dropping or inserting what was saved to the clipboard! Don’t forget that copy-pasting works for more than just text; images are fair game, as well.
Select All
To select everything in the current space, use CTRL + A. If you’re typing in a textbox in Chrome, for example, this shortcut will select all the text you’ve typed. If you click any old point on a page, you’ll select every element, including images and other formatting.
Selecting all is most useful when you’re trying to work with a bunch of files at once, or perhaps to grab everything you’ve just typed and re-use it elsewhere. Manually dragging the mouse over the selection is much slower.
Undo & Redo
CTRL + Z will undo any action and is your best friend when doing any sort of work on your computer, especially tasks prone to errors such as image editing or formatting a document. Its counterpart, CTRL + Y, will redo a previously undone action. Use these two regularly and your mistakes will be vanquished in an instant!
Delete Routines
When typing, instead of using Backspace to delete one character at a time, useCTRL + Backspace to delete entire words at once. This also works with CTRL + DEL to delete one word in front of the cursor.
Save, Open, and Print Files
Use CTRL + S to save whatever file you’re working on – and do it often so you don’t lose your work! In a browser, this can also be used to save a page for offline viewing.
CTRL + O will open a file into whatever program you’re using.
Keeping in the CTRL family, CTRL + P is the universal command to print. Many folks are striving to go paperless, but most of us need to print for work or perhaps that relative who still doesn’t have a computer. Those who print websites often should utilize tools to make printing web pages more presentable so you’re not printing a bunch of ads and other useless material. Ink is expensive!
Close Windows and Tabs
We’ll talk about using shortcuts to open programs in Windows, but you can just as easily close out of your work with a few taps. Try ALT + F4 to close any window (identical to clicking the X in the top-right corner) or CTRL + F4 to close out just the current tab. Alternatively, CTRL + W will also close your tab.
Search Documents
When you’re stuck searching for a word in a huge PDF document, web page, or other application, CTRL + F will open the Find bar (see, it matches!). Type anything in and you can use ENTER to snap to the next result; SHIFT + ENTER will go back one hit.
Move Between Windows, Tabs, and Monitors
How often do you find yourself switching between programs by clicking on their taskbar icons? Even if you’ve beefed up your taskbar, using ALT + TAB is faster as it lets you instantly switch between your last two opened applications.
Holding ALT lets you see everything that’s open and allows you to TAB to any program. You can use SHIFT to step backwards, or WIN + TAB and the same process if you like your switching to be a bit fancier. Chris covered even more ALT + TAB tricks if you’re digging this shortcut. Note that in Windows 10 WIN + TAB will open the virtual desktop screen (see below).
Similarly, using CTRL + TAB inside a program will switch between all open tabs. This works in browsers and any other application with a tabbed interface (like Foxit Reader, a great alternative to Adobe Reader).
To take switching programs a step further, try launching the programs pinned to your taskbar by pressing WIN + 1-0 – so 1 will launch the program to the far left, 2the next, and so on up to 0, the tenth. Choosing the number of a program that’s already open will switch to it right away; take advantage of this by putting yourdefault browser at position 1 and you can switch back to it at any time!
If you’re using two monitors to form an extended desktop, you might have some issues getting Windows to output your displays the way you want them. Use WIN + P to toggle between the four available modes on the fly.
Open File Explorer & System Properties
Using Windows Explorer lets you browse all the files on your machine; one of the places you probably end up most is the Computer page to view your attached drives and devices. Get there instantly with WIN + E.
Those that perform tech support for family and friends often need information about their loved ones’ systems, such as whether their copy of Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit. Pressing WIN + PAUSE/BREAK will bring up the System Propertiespanel with basic information about your PC that you can share with whoever is helping you.
Show Desktop
When you have tons of windows open and need to access a file on your desktop (or just want to admire an awesome wallpaper), press WIN + D to instantly show the desktop. You can tap it again to get back to where you were.
Minimize & Maximize Windows
Similarly, if you need to clear your mind from the insanity of work for a minute, pressing WIN + M will quickly minimize all open windows. Once you’re ready to get back in the action use SHIFT + WIN + M to get everything back open.
Lock System
You’ve read plenty about securing your computer, but none of your measures will do much good if your system is accessible to anyone who walks by! To quicklylock your computer as you stand up to walk away, use WIN + L. If you’ve ever had someone leave a goofy Facebook update for you when you’re away from your computer, you’ll appreciate this one.
Open Security Screen & Task Manager
One shortcut as old as Windows itself that most people resort to when their system freezes up is CTRL + ALT + DEL. In modern versions of Windows, this will bring up the Windows security screen that lets you change your password or log off, among other things.
The program you’re probably looking for is the Task Manager, which is directly accessed by the CTRL + SHIFT + ESC combo. Once you’re there, be sure you know what’s going on with our guide to the Task Manager.
Windows 8/8.1 Shortcuts
Windows 8 and 8.1 (which makes significant improvements over Windows 8 – it’s important and free, so grab it now!) include their own set of key combos that might not apply in Windows 7 or earlier. Here are some shortcuts you’ll want to know if you’re rocking Windows 8.
Download: Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
Open Charms Bar & Search
WIN + C will open the Charms bar, the central hub for searching, sharing, and accessing settings. You can use swipe gestures in Windows 8 to get there as well, but those can be annoying and activate by accident.
Since you can’t just tap WIN and start searching like in Windows 7, use WIN + Qto open the Search charm from anywhere. This lets you search for files, settings, and even the Web if you like.
Other important Charm items have shortcuts too: WIN + I will jump you to Settings,WIN + W lets you start searching settings (great if you need to find a buried Control Panel item).
Access System Tools
WIN + X launches Windows Tools, a useful menu containing shortcuts to common utilities like the Control Panel, Device Manager, or Programs menu. Since the Start menu that used to hold all these shortcuts was removed in Windows 8, this group of commands is quite convenient. Should you find yourself using this frequently,expanding the Windows Tools menu with a third-party program is a good plan.
On Windows 7, this menu doesn’t exist, so WIN + X brings up the Windows Mobility Center instead. It’s still useful, especially on laptops where you change settings like screen brightness, volume, and display mode frequently.
Snap Windows
You can snap windows to either side of your screen (an Aero feature left in Windows 8) for dual-pane working; using WIN + . (Period) snaps the current App to the right side of the screen and WIN + SHIFT + . (Period) throws it to the left.
Open Modern App Command Bar
Windows 8 Apps (we’ve collected the best Modern Appsfor your convenience) have unique App Command bars that appear at the bottom of the screen – for example, the Start screen’s contains options to unpin, uninstall, or resize an app. Right-clicking or swiping up from the bottom of the screen will open these, as will WIN + Z.
See our complete guide to Windows 8 shortcuts for even more, including gestures and new command line tricks.
Windows 10 Shortcuts
Windows 10 is coming. Microsoft’s new OS attempts to make up for the ill-received Windows 8, and as such has all-new shortcuts that weren’t around in 7 or 8. You can install the technical preview of Windows 10 and try these now for yourself, but be cautious; the unfinished product should not be your main operating system as it hasn’t been sufficiently prepared for mainstream use.
Snap Windows
Windows 10 increases the functionality of window snapping. In addition to WIN + LEFT and WIN + RIGHT, try WIN + UP and WIN + DOWN to snap your windows side-by-side vertically. Using all four, you can now display four windows at once in a little 2 x 2 grid.
Open Task View
Previously, you had to utilize third-party tools for virtual desktops, but the new Windows runs them natively.
- WIN + TAB goes from displaying a nice visual effect (in Windows 7) to an essential new menu – the Task View. Once you tap the key combination, you’ll be able to let the buttons go and choose between open programs in your current virtual environment.
- ALT + TAB is the same as before, except you can switch between programs from any desktop.
On the subject of virtual desktops, you’ll also want to use WIN + CTRL + D to create a new virtual desktop environment, WIN + CTRL + F4 to close your active desktop (remember that ALT + F4 closes open windows, so this is the same idea), and WIN + CTRL + LEFT/RIGHT to toggle between your open desktops.
Open Settings App
Windows 10 no longer contains a Charms bar. At the time of writing this manual, WIN + C had no function. WIN + I, which previously opened the Charms bar Settings, now opens the Settings app, which is a modern Control Panel.
Navigate Command Prompt
Windows 10 includes some long-awaited new shortcuts that make using the command prompt much more user-friendly. Instead of having to right click and choose Paste, you’ll finally be able to use CTRL shortcuts to edit text when on the command line.
Before you try these, the How-To Geek explains how to enable the new shortcuts: right click on the title bar of a command prompt, choose Properties, and under the Experimental tab check the box next to Enable new CTRL key shortcuts.
- Just like other places in Windows, you can now use CTRL + C to copy text, CTRL + V to paste text, and CTRL + A to select everything on the console window.
- Managing multiple lines of commands is much simpler when using SHIFT + Arrows to move the cursor and select text; up and down move one line, while left and right move one character at a time. Holding CTRL + SHIFT + Arrowswill move one word at a time. Keep holding down SHIFT to select more text.
- SHIFT + HOME/END will move your cursor to the start or end of the current line, selecting all text on that line with it. Adding CTRL to this shortcut will move to the beginning or end of the entire output.
- Holding SHIFT + PAGE UP/DOWN scrolls the cursor by a whole screen, and as you might guess, also selects the text on said page.
- Using CTRL + UP/DOWN lets you scroll one line at a time (just like using the scroll bar on the right), while CTRL + PAGE UP/DOWN moves a whole page up or down.
- CTRL + M lets you enter a “marking mode” to mark text. Since you can highlight text now using SHIFT, you might not need this shortcut.
- You can finally use CTRL + F to search for text in a command prompt.
Specific Software Shortcuts
Now that we’ve seen shortcuts that work across Windows, let’s take a glance at some time-savers for the best Windows software.
All Browsers
Whether you’re surfing with Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or even good old Internet Explorer, these shortcuts will get you around with less clicks.
Switch and Open Tabs
- CTRL + 1-8 will switch instantly to that numbered tab, just like WIN + 1-0switches to programs on the taskbar. Also, CTRL + 9 jumps to the last tab even if you have way too many tabs open.
- CTRL + T will open a new tab; in combination with powerful browser omniboxes, you can instantly start typing a search term after using this shortcut.
- If you need to re-open a tab you just closed (this probably happens on a daily basis), CTRL + SHIFT + T makes it reappear in a flash.
Open Links
When you want to open a link but don’t want it to take over your current page,CTRL + Left Click it to open it in a new tab. You can also Middle Click the link for the same result. CTRL + SHIFT + Left Click will do the same as the above, but you’ll be brought to the new tab instead of it being left for later.
Go Back and Forth, Refresh, and Stop Loading
Instead of using your browser’s back and forward buttons, ALT + LEFT will go back, and ALT + RIGHT goes forward if applicable. For as often as you navigate pages, this is definitely one worth getting into the habit of using. When you need toquickly refresh a web page for various reasons, F5 will do it for you. To override the browser’s cache and fully reload the page if it’s being finicky, use CTRL + F5. If you want to stop a page from loading, ESC will cease the page’s activities.
Go Home
Having taken the time to set up an awesome homepage, you’ll want to visit it whenever you can. ALT + HOME will bring you back where the heart is.
Send
This one doesn’t do anything in the browser itself, but many websites (including sending email with any provider, posting messages on Facebook and Twitter, andPC texting apps such as MightyText) use CTRL + ENTER as an equivalent to clicking Send or Enter.
Zoom In or Out
Sometimes it’s too hard to read text on a page, or perhaps you need to inspect an image from close-up. To quickly scroll, use CTRL + +/- to go in or out. You can also hold CTRL and slide the mouse wheel instead of using the + and - buttons for faster scaling. To jump back to standard zoom, a quick tap of CTRL + 0 makes everything look normal again.
Address Bar Shortcuts
CTRL + L instantly focuses the cursor on the address bar so you can paste in a URL or search for a term. Once in the address bar, CTRL + ENTER will add “www.” before your text and “.com” to the end of it. So instead of manually entering “www.makeuseof.com”, you can just type “makeuseof” CTRL + ENTERand your browser will fill in the boring parts.
Navigate Menus
Use a few shortcuts to jump to the sub-menus of your browser. CTRL + H opens the history, CTRL + J will bring you to your downloads, CTRL + D adds the current site to your bookmarks, and CTRL + SHIFT + DEL opens the prompt to clear the browsing history.
Other Programs
We’ve written at length in the past on shortcuts for specific programs, so I won’t be redundant here. If you’re looking to get around faster in your favorite software, these articles will put you well on your way.
- Evernote is a fantastic note-taking utility, and when you’re knee-deep in notes and lists you’ll want to be able to find your way around. Shortcuts for Evernoteensure you stay in charge of your stuff.
- iTunes: Spotify may be taking over iTunes, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone just yet. iTunes is full of shortcuts, so managing your digital music is easier than ever.
- Spotify: We’ve told you that you might be using Spotify wrong; hopefully one of those ways isn’t ignoring keyboard shortcuts! Make good use of Spotify shortcuts and you’ll be an expert in no time.
- Gmail: We’ve written a power user guide to Gmail, but anyone using Google’s mail service can benefit from picking up a few Gmail shortcuts.
- Facebook: Though many people might not take advantage, you can customize Facebook with browser add-ons. Facebook’s keyboard shortcuts allow you to quickly jump to your own page or send a new message and are underutilized, as well.
Type Special Characters
Special characters (such as ¡ or ®) are necessary to type sometimes, but it’s annoying to copy them from the Web every time you need one. If you don’t want to use a website like copypastecharacter to do the job quickly, using ALT and the numeric key pad lets you punch these in at any time.
Download: Special Windows Characters Cheat Sheet
Make Your Own Shortcuts
If you’re not satisfied with the variety of hotkeys available to you, it’s time to make your own shortcuts. Since they’re user-created, they’re incredibly versatile – you can use them to just open a few of your favorite programs, or make in-depth shortcuts that perform a string of functions for you. Here’s a basic overview of what you can do.
Launch a Program with a Shortcut
Go-to programs that you use all the time shouldn’t be more than a few taps away. To make a custom shortcut, first find the program you want to use and create a shortcut icon for it. Place the shortcut anywhere, then right-click it. ChooseProperties and in the Shortcut Properties box, type your combination into theShortcut button.
Keep in mind that though all shortcuts made here start with CTRL + ALT, it can’t be a combo that’s already in use elsewhere, so pick something unique. Launching multiple programs with one command is possible – give it a shot if you have applications that you like to launch in pairs.
Get Some Help from Another Program
For anything beyond opening a few programs, you’ll want to utilize powerful third-party tools to make some shortcuts. Since we’ve covered this topic in the past, I’ll refer you to our existing resources if you wish to give it a shot: the powerful AutoHotKey combined with ac’tivAid lets you do nearly whatever you want with automation; novices should try out the less intimidating HotkeyP which doesn’t involve any AutoHotKey code.
Though it’s probably not as fast, if you use the Run menu (WIN + R) regularly, using AddToRun will let you add program shortcuts to that prompt.
When Shortcuts Go Bad
As amazing as keyboard shortcuts are, sometimes you activate a key combination by mistake, leading to all sorts of wacky things. Let’s see some of the common culprits and find out how to actually take advantage of what they do!
- CTRL + ALT + Arrow Keys will flip your display to 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees. Unless you have a tablet PC you probably won’t ever want your display shifted, so use CTRL + ALT + UP to get it right-side up again. If you’re the mischievous type, this function make a great PC practical joke to play on your friends.
- By pressing SHIFT five times in a row, you’ll hear a beep and see a message telling you about Sticky Keys. This Windows accessibility function allows people who have trouble pressing two keys at once to use their keyboard – for example, to press CTRL + ALT + DEL with Sticky Keys enabled, you could tapCTRL, then ALT, and then DEL, one at a time.
For most, this is just a Windows annoyance you won’t ever want enabled, so it’s wise to disable the prompt so you stop being pestered about it. Tap SHIFT five times to get the pop-up (if it doesn’t come up, you’ve already disabled it) and then choose to go to the Ease of Access Center, where you can disable the shortcut.
There are Shortcuts in Life
Hopefully you made it through our massive list of Windows shortcuts! Although we compiled a ton of them, there could be even more that aren’t as universally useful. As Windows adds features in future versions, we’re likely to get an even larger library than we currently have.
Remember that you’re not expected to remember or even use all the shortcuts presented here! Pick out the ones that you’d use most in a regular day, and work them into your routine. They’re designed to help you, and I’ll bet if you haven’t been using many shortcuts until now, you’re going to be very pleased with your increased productivity! If it helps you, make up your own mnemonics to get them into your head even faster.
Hungry for even more shortcuts? Check out how to add shortcuts to your right-click menu, or try something different and check out Just Gestures to use mouse shortcuts.
What are your most-used Windows keyboard shortcuts? Did you learn any new useful hotkeys here? Leave a comment (there’s no shortcut for doing so!) and let me know what you think of the list!
Image Credits: Hands typing Via Shutterstock, Windows Keyboard and Finger pressing the keyboard via Shutterstock, Damian_Yerrick/Wikimedia
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