Useful Windows Shortcut Keys
This is a list of useful windows shortcut keys (or accelerator key, shortcut key, hot key, key binding, keybinding, key combo, etc.).
since Oct. 17, 2008
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Alt + Tab
Switch between open applications.
Ctrl + Tab
Switches between program groups or document windows in applications that support this feature.
Ctrl + Alt + Del
Reboot the computer and/or bring up the Windows task manager.
Shift + Del
Delete programs/files without throwing them into the recycle bin.
Ctrl + W
Closes the active explorer window.
Ctrl + F
Displays Find files or folder in the active explorer window.
Ctrl + A
Selects All files and folders in explorer window.
Ctrl + Z
Undo the last action.
Ctrl + V
Pastes the previously copied or cut file and folders (or text).
Ctrl + X
Cuts the selected files and folders (or the selected text).
Ctrl + C
Copies the selected files and folders (or the selected text).
Windows Key + Tab
Cycle through open programs through the taskbar.
Windows Key + L
Lock the computer (Windows XP and above only).
Windows Key + Shift + E
Undo Minimize all windows (restore windows again)
Windows Key + M
Minimizes all windows and shows the desktop.
Windows Key + F
Display the Windows Search / Find feature.
Windows Key + R
Open the run window
Windows Key + E
Open the Explorer window
