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Open or close Windows search

Open the Windows search bar to find files, apps, settings, and web results, or close it if already open.

Win + C

When to use it

When you need to quickly search for anything on your PC without navigating menus.

Pro tip

After opening search, start typing immediately to find results. Press Esc to close the search panel.

Esc F1 F2 F3 F4
F5 F6 F7 F8
F9 F10 F11 F12
PrtSc Scroll Pause
` ~ 1 ! 2 @ 3 # 4 $ 5 % 6 ^ 7 & 8 * 9 ( 0 ) - _ = +
Ins Home PgUp
Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P [ { ] } \ |
Del End PgDn
Caps A S D F G H J K L ; : ' " Enter
Shift Z X C V B N M , < . > / ? Shift
Ctrl Win Alt Space Fn Alt Ctrl

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