This master list includes all the essential shortcuts for Windows 10 and Windows 11. It highlights the classic shortcuts and shows new Windows 11 additions like Snap Layouts, Widgets, and updated notifications.
1. General Shortcuts (Win 10 & 11)
Shortcut
Function
Ctrl + C
Copy selected item
Ctrl + X
Cut selected item
Ctrl + V
Paste
Ctrl + Z
Undo
Ctrl + Y
Redo
Ctrl + A
Select all
Ctrl + S
Save
Ctrl + P
Print
Ctrl + N
New window/document
Ctrl + O
Open file
2. Windows Key Shortcuts
Shortcut
Function
Notes
Windows
Open Start menu
Windows 11 Start is centered
Windows + A
Open Quick Settings
Same in Win 10 & 11
Windows + N
Open Notification Center & Calendar
Windows 11 only
Windows + W
Open Widgets
Windows 11 only
Windows + Z
Snap Layout menu
Windows 11 only
Windows + D
Show/hide desktop
Windows + E
Open File Explorer
Windows + I
Open Settings
Windows + L
Lock PC
Windows + M
Minimize all windows
Windows + Shift + M
Restore minimized windows
Windows + S
Open Search
Windows + X
Power User Menu
Windows + R
Run dialog
Windows + Tab
Task View / Virtual desktops
3. Window Management & Snap
Shortcut
Function
Notes
Alt + Tab
Switch apps
Alt + F4
Close app
Windows + Up Arrow
Maximize window
Windows + Down Arrow
Minimize / Restore down
Windows + Left Arrow
Snap left
Windows + Right Arrow
Snap right
Windows + Shift + Up Arrow
Stretch window vertically
Win 11 added
Windows + Shift + Left/Right Arrow
Move window to another monitor
Windows 11 only:
Windows + Z → Opens Snap Layout options for easier multitasking
