| Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | Win + Tab | Open Task View (see all desktops & timelines) | | Win + Ctrl + D | Create a new virtual desktop | | Win + Ctrl + Left/Right | Switch between virtual desktops | | Win + Ctrl + F4 | Close current virtual desktop |
| Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | Ctrl + Esc or Win | Open Start menu | | Win + A | Open Action Center (Quick Settings) | | Win + D | Show/hide desktop (minimize all windows) | | Win + E | Open File Explorer | | Win + I | Open Settings | | Win + L | Lock your PC | | Win + R | Open Run dialog box | | Win + S | Open Search | | Win + X | Open Quick Link menu (right-click Start) | | Alt + Tab | Switch between open apps | | Alt + F4 | Close current window or shut down from desktop | | Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager directly | windows desktops shortcut
| Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | Win + M | Minimize all windows | | Win + Shift + M | Restore minimized windows | | Win + Home | Minimize all except active window | | Win + Up Arrow | Maximize current window | | Win + Down Arrow | Restore down or minimize | | Win + Left/Right Arrow | Snap window to left/right half | | Win + Shift + Left/Right | Move window to another monitor | | Alt + Space + N | Minimize current window | | Alt + Space + X | Maximize current window | | Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | Win
There are several ways to add shortcuts to your desktop, depending on what you need to access quickly. windows desktops shortcut