Everyday Shortcuts

Copy: Ctrl + C
Cut: Ctrl + X
Move cursor to the beginning of next word: Ctrl + Right Arrow
Move cursor to beginning of previous word: Ctrl + Left Arrow
Move cursor to beginning of next paragraph: Ctrl + Down Arrow
Move cursor to beginning of previous paragraph: Ctrl + Up Arrow
Open the Start menu: Ctrl + Esc
Open Task Manager: Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Paste: Ctrl + V
Print: Ctrl + P
Redo: Ctrl + Y
Select a block of text: Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Key
Select all: Ctrl + A
Select multiple items or text: Shift + Arrow Key
Switch between open apps: Alt + Tab
Undo: Ctrl + Z
Zoom in: Ctrl + (plus sign)
Zoom out: Ctrl + (minus sign)
Windows Logo Key ( ) Shortcuts
Cycle through apps on the taskbar: +T
Display (or hide) Start screen:
Display (or hide) desktop window: +D
Expand or contract window: + Shift + (Up or Down) Arrow Key
Lock screen: + L
Minimize all windows: +M
Maximize a window: + Up Arrow Key
Minimize desktop window or remove app from screen: + Down
Arrow Key
Snap app to left side of screen: + Left Arrow Key
Snap app to right side of screen: + Right Arrow Key
Open File Explorer: + E
Open Quick Link menu: + X
Open Run dialog box: + R
Open virtual keyboard: + H
Open Settings: + I
Open task view: + Tab
Switch between open apps: + Tab (or Alt + Tab)