Windows 10 shortkey

Keyboard shortcuts can save you time as you use Windows 10. You probably already know about Ctrl + C and Ctrl +V (copy and paste), but we're here to tell you 21 other shortcuts that you should know when using Windows 10. Some of these shortcuts might already be familiar to you, but think of new users who just switched from a Mac or simply have relied more on mice or touchscreens.

Keyboard shortcut	Action
Windows key + A	Open Action center
Windows key + C	Open Cortana in listening mode
Windows key + D	Display and hide the desktop
Windows key + E	Open File Explorer
Windows key + H	Open the Share charm
Windows key + I	Open Settings
Windows key + L	Lock your PC or switch accounts
Windows key + S	Open Search
Windows key + Number	Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Windows key + Arrow key	Snap app windows left, right, corners, maximize, or minimize
Windows key + Comma	Temporarily peek at the desktop
Windows key + Ctrl +D	Add a virtual desktop
Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow	Switch between virtual desktops
Windows key + Enter	Open Narrator
Windows key + Home	Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke)
Windows key + PrtScn	Capture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder
Windows key + Shift + Up arrow	Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen
Windows key + Tab	Open Task view
Ctrl + Shift + Esc	Open Task Manager
Alt +Tab	Switch between open apps
Ctrl + Alt +Tab	View open apps

There are plenty of keyboard shortcuts on Windows 10, but we think these are the best ones to remember. What other keyboard shortcuts do you think should have made it to this list? Let us know in the comments!