Windows Shortcuts
Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts for system and window management
System
Win # open Start menu
Win+I # open Settings
Win+X # quick link menu
Win+L # lock computer
Win+D # show desktop
Win+E # open File Explorer
Win+R # open Run dialog
Ctrl+Shift+Esc # open Task Manager
Window Management
Win+Left/Right # snap window left/right
Win+Up # maximize window
Win+Down # minimize/restore
Win+M # minimize all windows
Alt+Tab # switch windows
Alt+F4 # close window
Win+Tab # task view
Virtual Desktops
Win+Ctrl+D # create virtual desktop
Win+Ctrl+F4 # close desktop
Win+Ctrl+Left/Right # switch desktop
Screenshots
Win+Shift+S # screenshot tool
Win+PrtScn # save screenshot
Alt+PrtScn # screenshot active window
Productivity
Win+V # clipboard history
Win+. or Win+; # emoji panel
Win+S # open Search
Win+A # quick settings
Win+N # notification center
Win+W # widgets