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Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts: The One-Page Cheat Sheet
20+ real Windows 11 shortcuts for window management, editing, screenshots, and system tasks—organized for quick reference.
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Keyboard shortcuts save real time over a workday, but most people only know two or three. Print this page or pin it near your desk for a quick reference.
Window Management#
| Shortcut | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Win + Left / Right | Snap window to the left or right half of the screen |
| Win + Up / Down | Maximize or minimize the current window |
| Win + Tab | Open Task View (see all open windows and desktops) |
| Alt + Tab | Switch between open windows |
| Win + D | Show or hide the desktop |
| Win + Ctrl + D | Create a new virtual desktop |
| Win + Ctrl + Left / Right | Switch between virtual desktops |
File & Text Editing#
| Shortcut | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Z | Undo the last action |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo the last undone action |
| Ctrl + Shift + T | Reopen the last closed browser tab |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager directly |
| Ctrl + C / Ctrl + V | Copy / paste |
| Ctrl + F | Find text on a page or in a document |
| Alt + F4 | Close the active window or app |
| Ctrl + Shift + N | Create a new folder (in File Explorer) |
Screenshots#
| Shortcut | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Win + Shift + S | Open Snipping Tool to capture part of the screen |
| Win + PrtScn | Capture the full screen and save it to Pictures > Screenshots |
| Alt + PrtScn | Copy a screenshot of just the active window |
System#
| Shortcut | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Win + I | Open Settings |
| Win + L | Lock your PC |
| Win + . (period) | Open the emoji and symbol panel |
| Win + E | Open File Explorer |
| Win + R | Open the Run dialog |
| Win + A | Open Quick Settings (Wi-Fi, volume, brightness) |
| Win + V | Open clipboard history |
Bookmark this page or print it for your desk—these shortcuts add up to real time savings across a busy week. If your team needs IT support or has questions about optimizing your Windows setup, contact us.
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