Basic Computer Shortcut Keys with Description (A to Z Guide 2026)
| S.No | Shortcut Key | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windows + D | Show Desktop |
| 2 | Windows + E | Open File Explorer |
| 3 | Windows + L | Lock Computer |
| 4 | Windows + R | Open Run Dialog Box |
| 5 | Windows + I | Open Settings |
| 6 | Windows + Tab | Open Task View |
| 7 | Windows + S | Open Search |
| 8 | Windows + P | Project Screen Options |
| 9 | Windows + M | Minimize All Windows |
| 10 | Windows + Shift + M | Restore Minimized Windows |
| 11 | Windows + Arrow Keys | Snap Window Left/Right |
| 12 | Windows + PrtSc | Take Screenshot |
| 13 | Ctrl + C | Copy Selected Item |
| 14 | Ctrl + V | Paste Copied Item |
| 15 | Ctrl + X | Cut Selected Item |
| 16 | Ctrl + Z | Undo Last Action |
| 17 | Ctrl + Y | Redo Last Action |
| 18 | Ctrl + A | Select All |
| 19 | Ctrl + S | Save File |
| 20 | Ctrl + P | Print Document |
| 21 | Ctrl + N | Create New File/Window |
| 22 | Ctrl + O | Open File |
| 23 | Ctrl + F | Find/Search |
| 24 | Ctrl + H | Open Replace Option |
| 25 | Ctrl + Shift + N | Create New Folder |
| 26 | Alt + Tab | Switch Between Open Apps |
| 27 | Alt + F4 | Close Current Window |
| 28 | Shift + Delete | Permanently Delete File |
| 29 | F2 | Rename Selected File |
| 30 | F5 | Refresh Window |
| 31 | Ctrl + Esc | Open Start Menu |
| 32 | Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager |
| 33 | Ctrl + Alt + Delete | Security Options Screen |
| 34 | Backspace | Go Back |
| 35 | Alt + Enter | Open Properties |
| 36 | Ctrl + Mouse Wheel | Zoom In/Out |
| 37 | Windows + + | Open Magnifier |
| 38 | Windows + U | Open Ease of Access Settings |
| 39 | Windows + Ctrl + D | Create Virtual Desktop |
| 40 | Windows + Ctrl + F4 | Close Virtual Desktop |