Windows 11 introduced some changes to the user interface, but many keyboard shortcuts from Windows 10 are still applicable. Here are some common and useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11:
General Shortcuts:
- Win key: Open or close the Start Menu.
- Win + D: Show or hide the desktop.
- Win + E: Open File Explorer.
- Win + I: Open Settings.
- Win + L: Lock the computer.
- Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications.
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.
Window Management:
- Win + Left Arrow or Right Arrow: Snap the active window to the left or right side of the screen.
- Win + Up Arrow or Down Arrow: Maximize or restore/minimize the active window.
- Win + Shift + Left Arrow or Right Arrow: Move the active window to the next or previous monitor (if using multiple monitors).
- Alt + F4: Close the active window or app.
Taskbar Shortcuts:
- Win + Number (1-9): Open the corresponding app on the taskbar.
- Win + T: Cycle through apps on the taskbar.
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager directly.
File Explorer Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + C: Copy selected items.
- Ctrl + X: Cut selected items.
- Ctrl + V: Paste copied or cut items.
- Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
- Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder.
- Alt + Up Arrow: Go up one level in File Explorer.
Text Editing Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + A: Select all.
- Ctrl + C: Copy selected text.
- Ctrl + X: Cut selected text.
- Ctrl + V: Paste copied or cut text.
- Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
- Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action.
Task View and Virtual Desktops:
- Win + Tab: Open Task View.
- Win + Ctrl + D: Create a new virtual desktop.
- Win + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow: Switch between virtual desktops.
- Win + Ctrl + F4: Close the current virtual desktop.
Accessibility Shortcuts:
- Win + + (Plus key) or Win + - (Minus key): Open Magnifier and zoom in/out.
- Ctrl + Win + Enter: Toggle Narrator (screen reader).
- Ctrl + Win + C: Open Color Filters.
These are just a few examples, and there are more shortcuts available in Windows 11. Feel free to explore and discover the ones that best suit your workflow and needs.