Shortcuts

Updated: October 15, 2024

Top shortcuts in windows.


Table of Contents

Key Commands

Win+,             # Peak at desktop
Win+1-9           # Open application on taskbar
Win+Arrow         # Split screen
Win+PrtScr        # Take Screenshot
Win+Tab           # Open Task View

Win+A             # Open Action Center
Win+C             # Open Cortana in listening mode
Win+D             # Display and hide the desktop
Win+E             # Open Explorer
Win+F             # Open Feedback Hub
Win+G             # Open Gamebar
Win+I             # Open Settings
Win+L             # Lock PC
Win+M             # Minimize all current windows
Win+P             # Project to external screen

Win+Alt+B         # Start streaming
Win+Alt+R         # Start recoding
Win+Alt+T         # Start screen capture

Ctrl+A            # Select All
Ctrl+C            # Copy
Ctrl+D            # Delete (recycle bin)
Ctrl+E            # Open Search (in most apps)
Ctrl+R            # Refresh (F5)
Ctrl+S            # Save
Ctrl+V            # Paste
Ctrl+X            # Cut
Ctrl+Y            # Redo
Ctrl+Z            # Undo

Ctrl+Esc          # Open start
Ctrl+Win+D        # Open new desktop
Ctrl+Win+Arrow    # Switch between open desktops
Ctrl+Win+F4       # Close current desktop

Ctrl+Alt+Enter    # Properties of selected folder
Ctrl+Alt+Tab      # Show all apps currently running on pc

Ctrl+Shift+Esc    # Open Task Manager
Ctrl+Shift+N      # Create new folder


Shift+Del         # Permanent Delete


Alt+Tab           # Swap apps
Alt+Esc           # Cycle through items in order which they were opened
Alt+F4            # Close active application
Alt+PrtScr        # Screenshot current program

Alt+Space+M       # Allows use of arrows to move active window

F2                # Rename selected item
F3                # Search for a file or folder in file explorer
F4                # Display the address bar list in file explorer
F5                # Refresh active window
F6                # Cycle through screen elements
F10               # Activate the menu bar in the active application

RUN (Win + R)

appwiz.cpl			# Programs & Features
azman.msc			# Advanced User Accounts
calc				# Calculator
certmgr.msc			# Certificates
charmap				# Character Map
cleanmgr			# Disk Cleanup
cliconfg			# SQL Server Client Network Utility
cmd					# Command Prompt
collab.cpl			# People Near Me
colorcpl			# Color Management
comexp.msc			# Component Services
compmgmt.msc		# Computer Management
compmgmtlauncher	# Computer Management
computerdefaults	# Set Program Access & Computer Defaults
control				# Control Panel
control.exe /name Microsoft.TaskbarandStartMenu		# Taskbar & Start Menu
control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts			# User Accounts
credwiz				# Credential Backup & Restore Wizard
cttune				# ClearType Tuner
dccw				# Display Color Calibration
dcomcnfg			# Component Services
desk.cpl			# Screen Resolution
devicepairingwizard	# Add A New Device
dfrgui				# Disk Defragmenter
dialer				# Phone Dialer
diskmgmt.msc		# Disk Management
displayswitch		# Connect to a Projector
documents			# Open Documents Folder
downloads			# Open Downloads Folder
dpapimig			# DPAPI Key Migration Wizard
dpiscaling			# Display
dvdmaker			# Windows DVD Maker
dxdiag				# DirectX Diagnostic Tool
eudcedit			# Private Character Editor
eventvwr.msc		# Event Viewer
explorer			# Open Windows Explorer
favorites			# Open Favorites Folder
firewall.cpl		# Windows Firewall
fsmgmt.msc			# Shared Folders
fxscover			# Fax Cover Page Editor
hdwwiz				# Add Hardware Wizard
hdwwiz.cpl			# Device Manager
iexpress			# IExpress Wizard
iexplore			# Internet Explorer
inetcpl.cpl			# Internet Options
intl.cpl			# Region & Language
ipksetup			# Language Pack Installer
irprops.cpl			# Getting Started
isoburn				# Windows Disc Image Buring Tool
journal				# Windows Journal
joy.cpl				# Game Controllers
lusrmgr.msc			# Local Users & Groups
main.cpl			# Mouse
magnify				# Magnifier
mblctr				# Windows Mobility Center
mdsched				# Windows Memory Diagnostic 
migwiz				# Windows Easy Transfer
mip					# Math Input Panel
mmc					# Microsoft Management Console
mmsys.cpl			# Sound
mobsync				# Sync Center
mrt					# Malicious Software Removal Tool
msconfig			# System Configuration
msdt				# Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Wizard
msinfo32			# System Information
mspaint				# Paint
msra				# Windows Remote Assistance
mstsc				# Remote Desktop Connection
napclcfg.cpl		# NAP Client Configuration
narrator			# Narrator
ncpa.cpl			# Network Connections
netplwiz			# Advanced User Accounts
notepad				# Notepad
odbcad32			# OBDC Data Source Administrator
optionalfeatures	# Windows Features
osk					# On-Screen Keyboard
perfmon.msc			# Performance Monitor
pictures			# Open Pictures Folder
powercfg.cpl		# Power Options
powershell			# Windows Powershell
powershell_ise		# Windows Powershell ISE
printui				# Printer User Interface
psr					# Problem Steps Recorder
rasphone			# Remote Access Phonebook
recdisc				# Windows Repair Disc
recent				# Open Recent Folder
regedit				# Registry Editor
resmon				# Resource Monitor
rstrui				# System Restore
sdclt				# Backup and Restore
services.msc		# Services
shrpubw				# Share Creation Wizard
slui				# Windows Activation Client
snippingtool		# Snipping Tool
sndvol				# Volume Mixer
soundrecorder		# Sound Recorder
stikynot			# Sticky Notes
sysdm.cpl			# System Properties
sysedit				# System Configuration Editor
syskey				# SAM Lock Tool
systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention		# Data Execution Prevention
systempropertiesadvanced					# System Properties (Advanced Tab)
systempropertieshardware					# System Properties (Hardware Tab)
systempropertiesperformance					# Performance Options
systempropertiesprotection					# System Properties (Protection Tab)
systempropertiesremote						# System Properties (Remote Tab)
shell:recent		# open explorer with most recently accessed files and folders
tabcal				# Digitizer Calibration Tool
tabletpc.cpl		# Pen & Touch
taskmgr				# Task Manager
taskschd.msc		# Task Scheduler
telephon.cpl		# Phone & Modem
timedate.cpl		# Date & Time
tpm.msc				# Trusted Platform Module Management
useraccountcontrolsettings		# User Account Control Settings
utilman				# Ease of Access Center
verifier			# Driver Verifier Manager
videos				# Open Videos Folder
wfs					# Windows Fax & Scan
wiaacmgr			# New Scan Wizard
WindowsAnytimeUpgradeui			# Windows Anytime Upgrade
windowsanytimeupgraderesults	# Windows Anytime Upgrade Results
winver				# Version Reporter Applet
wmimgmt.msc			# WMI Management
wmplayer			# Windows Media Player
write				# WordPad
wscript				# Windows Scripts Host
wscui.cpl			# Windows Action Center
wuapp				# Windows Update
wusa				# Windows Update Stadalone Installer
xpsrchvw			# XPS Viewer

SHELL

Ctrl+Shift+Enter	# Open cmd with admin privileges

Create a God Mode shortcut

Simply create a folder then rename it

GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

New icon will change to control panel giving access to God Commands Super God Mode: https://github.com/ThioJoe/Windows-Super-God-Mode