Top 10 Useful Keyboard Shortcut Keys in Windows 8/10/11

By Michael | Last Updated January 03, 2024

Most people use a laptop or computer for work, study, or pleasure. In this case, if you also use the computer regularly. It is recommended that you learn about these top 10 useful keyboard shortcut keys. These shortcuts allow you to get your work done quickly. With these shortcuts, you don't need to use the mouse a lot or check the menus over and over again.

Many of the shortcuts involve the Windows key, which is the key on your keyboard with the Windows logo. On a normal desktop keyboard, it is located between the Ctrl and Alt keys to the left of the spacebar. Pressing the Windows key alone can open or close the Start menu, but when pressed in conjunction with other keys, it can complete other functions.

Top 10 Useful Keyboard Shortcut Keys in Windows 8/10/11:

1. Press [Windows key+ D]: Back to the desktop.

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2. Press [Windows key+ E]: Open this PC.

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3. Press [Windows key+ up/down arrow]: Maximize current window, or minimize current window;
[Windows key+ M]: Minimize all windows, this function is the same as displaying the desktop.

4. Press [Alt+F4]: Close Programs. This shortcut can shut down your computer if there are no programs on your desktop.

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5. Press [Windows key+ L]: Lock your pc.

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6. Press [Windows key+ Number]: Open pinned-to-taskbar applications. For example, if Edge is pinned in the first position on the taskbar, pressing the [Windows key+ 1] can open Edge. If the application is already open, a new window will open.

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