All shortcuts

Open the Properties dialog for the currently selected file, folder, or shortcut.

Opens the context menu (right-click menu) for the currently active window.

Navigate to the previous folder in File Explorer or previous page in a browser.

Navigate forward to the next folder in File Explorer or the next page in a browser.

Navigate to the parent folder in File Explorer.

Press F2 to rename the currently selected file, folder, or icon in File Explorer or on the desktop.

Open File Explorer and place the cursor in the search box to quickly find files or folders.

Press F4 to open the address bar dropdown list in File Explorer, showing recent paths and folders.

Refreshes the current window, such as File Explorer or the desktop.

Switch between full screen and windowed mode in many applications, including browsers and media players.

Press Esc to stop or cancel the current operation, such as closing a dialog box, canceling a drag-and-drop, or exiting full-screen mode.

Press the Windows key to open or close the Start menu.

Minimize all open windows to show the desktop, or restore them if already minimized.

Open a new File Explorer window to browse files and folders.

Open the Windows Settings app.

Press Win + L to instantly lock your computer and return to the login screen.

Open the Run dialog box to quickly launch apps, open files, or access system tools by typing a command.

Opens the Windows Search bar to find apps, files, settings, and web results.

Open the Quick Link menu (power user menu) for quick access to system tools like Device Manager, Disk Management, Command Prompt, and Task Manager.

Open Task View to see all open windows and virtual desktops.

Create a new virtual desktop to organize your tasks and reduce clutter.

Closes the currently active virtual desktop and moves any open windows to the next desktop.

Switch to the previous virtual desktop you were using.

Move to the next virtual desktop to the right.