Work Faster with Shortcuts Keys of Windows

 

Complete list Windows keyboard Shortcut Keys with Run Command

Everyone love to do quick work with shorts cuts and all. Here I am providing many keyboard shortcuts of Windows that can be help you to use windows without using mouse and much faster way to access lots of program without follow all process and directory just enter command or shortcut key and go there.

 

·        Shortcut Keys that use Windows, Alt & Ctrl Keys

Function	Command
Power menu	Press Windows key + X or right-click Start
Windows + Tab	Launch Windows 10 Task View
Windows + Q	Search the web and Windows with Cortana (speech)
Windows + S	Search the web and Windows with Cortana (keyboard input)
Windows + I	Open Windows 10 settings
Windows + A	Open Windows 10 notifications
Windows + L	Lock your Windows 10 device
Windows + Ctrl + D	Create new virtual desktop
Windows + Ctrl + F4	Close current virtual desktop
Windows + Ctrl + [Left][Right]	Switch between virtual desktops
Windows + [Left] [Right] [Up] [Down]	Position windows on your screen E.g. Windows + [Left] moves the current window to the left half of your screen. If you use Windows + [Up] afterward, the current window will be placed in the upper left quarter of your screen. And, what’s very handy in my opinion: If you release the Windows key after positioning a window, Task View shows up on the opposite side of the positioned window to select and position another app.
Windows + H	Share content (if supported by current app)
Windows + K	Connect to wireless displays and audio devices
Windows + X	Open Start button context menu
Windows key + G	Starts App recording
Windows + D	Show Windows desktop
Windows + E	Open File Explorer
Windows + Space	Switch keyboard input language (if you have added at least a second one)
Windows + Shift + [Left] [Right]	Move current Window from one monitor to another (when using a multiple monitor setup)
Windows + [1] [2] [3] […]	Open programs that are pinned to task bar E.g. if first pinned program on your taskbar is Windows Explorer (from left to right); the shortcut Windows + 1 opens Windows Explorer for you
Windows + R	Run a command
Windows + P	Project a screen
Alt + Tab	Switch to previous window
Alt + Space	Restore, move, size, minimize, maximize or close current window. In addition, works like a charm for Windows 10 modern apps.
Alt + F4	a) Close current window.  b) If you are on your Windows 10 desktop, open Power dialogue to shut down or restart Windows, put your device in sleep mode, or sign out or switch the current user.
CTRL + SHIFT + ESC	Open Task Manager
Alt + underlined menu	Open menu or program. Example, to open the Edit menu in WordPad, press Alt then press E on your keyboard. Repeat the same step for the menu you want to open.

 

·        Shortcut key for access & use faster Desktop, File Explorer & My Computer :

Function	Command
Search	CTRL + F or F3
Rename an item	F2
Delete a folder or  files permanently	SHIFT + DEL
Access properties of  a file or folder	ALT + ENTER or ALT + double-click
Copy a file	CTRL key while dragging file
Create a shortcut	CTRL + SHIFT while dragging file
Select All	CTRL + A
Refresh contents of  a window	F5
View the folder one level up	Backspace key
Close the selected folder  and its parent folders	SHIFT key while clicking the close button
Switch between left and right panes	F6

 

·        File Explorer Shortcut Keys:

Function	Command
Switch between left and right panes	F6
Expand all subfolders under the selected folder	NUMLOCK + ASTERISK when  using a numeric keyboard
Expand the selected folder	NUMLOCK + PLUS sign when  using a numeric keyboard
Collapse the selected folder	NUMLOCK + MINUS sign when  using a numeric keyboard
Expand current selection if it’s collapsed,  otherwise select first subfolder	Right arrow
Collapse current selection if it’s expanded,  otherwise, select parent folder	Left arrow

 

·        Shortcut Key for Properties dialog Switch:

Function	Command
Move forward through options	Tab key
Move backward through options	SHIFT + Tab
Move forward through tabs	CTRL + Tab
Move backward through tabs	CTRL + SHIFT + TAB

 

·        Shortcut key for Open & Saving Address :

Function	Command
Open the Save In and address bar	CTRL + O and F4
Refresh	F5
Open the folder one level up, if a folder is selected	BACKSPACE

 

·        Shortcut key for Windows 10 Command Prompt :

Function	Command
SHIFT + LEFT ARROW	Moves the cursor to the left one character, extending the selection
SHIFT + RIGHT ARROW	Moves the cursor to the right one character, extending the selection
SHIFT + UP ARROW	Selects text up line by line starting from the location of the insertion point
SHIFT + DOWN ARROW	Extends text selection down one line, starting at the location of the insertion point
SHIFT + END	If cursor is in current line being edited* First time extends selection to the last character in the input line.* Second consecutive press extends selection to the right margin; or else Selects text from the insertion point to the right margin.
SHIFT + HOME	If cursor is in current line being edited* First time extends selection to the character immediately after the command prompt.* Second consecutive press extends selection to the left margin; or else Extends selection to the left margin.
SHIFT + PAGE DOWN	Extends selection down one screen
SHIFT + PAGE UP	Extends selection up one screen
CTRL + SHIFT + RIGHT ARROW	Extends the selection one word to the right
CTRL + SHIFT + LEFT ARROW	Extends the selection one word to the left
CTRL + SHIFT + HOME	Extend selection to the beginning of the screen buffer
CTRL + SHIFT + END	Extend selection to the end of the screen buffer
CTRL + A	If cursor is in current line being edited (from first typed char to last type char) and line is not empty, and any selection cursor is also within the line being edited Selects all text after the prompt (phase 1); or else Selects the entire buffer (phase 2)

 

·        Shortcut key for Edit commands (Copy, Paste etc.):

 

Function	Command
Windows Key + V	Open clipboard history menu
CTRL + V	Paste text into the command line
SHIFT + INS	Paste text into the command line
CTRL + C	Copy selected text to the clipboard
CTRL + INS	Copy selected text to the clipboard
CTRL + M	Enter “Mark Mode” to move cursor within window
ALT	In conjunction with one of the selection key combinations, begins selection in block mode
ARROW KEYS	Move cursor in the direction specified
PAGE KEYS	Move cursor by one page in the direction specified
CTRL + HOME	Move cursor to beginning of buffer
CTRL + END	Move cursor to end of buffer

 

·        Shortcut key for History navigation:

Function	Command
CTRL + UP ARROW	Moves up one line in the output history
CTRL + DOWN ARROW	Moves down one line in the output history
CTRL + PAGE UP	Moves up one page in the output history
CTRL + PAGE DOWN	Moves down one page in the output history

 

·        Shortcut key for Additional Commands :

Function	Command
CTRL + F	Opens “Find” in console dialog
ALT + F4	Close the console window, of course!

 

·        Programs That can be open directly from Run Command :

Win + R Command (Run Command)	To Launch
documents	Open Documents Folder
videos	Open Videos folder
downloads	Open Downloads Folder
favorites	Open Favourites Folder
recent	Open Recent Folder
pictures	Open Pictures Folder
devicepairingwizard	Adding a new Device
winver	Windows Version
hdwwiz	Add Hardware Wizard
netplwiz	Advanced User Accounts
azman.msc	Advanced User Accounts
sdclt	Backup and Restore
fsquirt	Bluetooth Transfer Wizard
calc	Calculator
certmgr.msc	Certificate Manager
systempropertiesperformance	Change Computer Performance Settings
systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention	Change Data Execution Prevention Settings
printui	Change Data Execution Prevention Settings
charmap	Character Map
cttune	ClearType Tuner
colorcpl	Colour Management
cmd	Command Prompt
comexp.msc	Component Services
dcomcnfg	Component Services
compmgmt.msc	Computer Management
compmgmtlauncher	Computer Management
displayswitch	Connect to a Projector
control	Control Panel
shrpubw	Create A Shared Folder Wizard
recdisc	Create a System Repair Disc
timedate.cpl	Date and Time Properties
locationnotifications	Default Location
devmgmt.msc	Device Manager
hdwwiz.cpl	Add Hardware Wizard
msdt	Diagnostics Troubleshooting Wizard
tabcal	Digitizer Calibration Tool
dxdiag	Direct X Trouble-shooter
cleanmgr	Disk Clean-up Utility
dfrgui	Disk Defragmenter
diskmgmt.msc	Disk Management
dpiscaling	Display
dccw	Display Colour Calibration
dpapimig	DPAPI Key Migration Wizard
verifier	Driver Verifier Utility
utilman	Ease of Access Centre
rekeywiz	EFS Wizard
eventvwr.msc	Event Viewer
fxscover	Fax Cover Page Editor
sigverif	File Signature Verification Tool
fontview	Font Viewer
joy.cpl	Game Controllers
iexpress	Iexpress Wizard
iexplore	Internet Explorer
inetcpl.cpl	Internet Properties
iscsicpl	iSCSI Initiator Configuration Tool
lpksetup	Language Pack Installer
gpedit.msc	Group Policy Editor (LOCAL Policy)
secpol.msc	Local Security Policy
lusrmgr.msc	Local Users and Groups
magnify	Windows Magnifier
mrt	Malicious Software Removal Tool
mmc	Microsoft Management Console
main.cpl	Mouse Properties
napclcfg.msc	NAP Client Configuration
narrator	Narrator Settings
ncpa.cpl	Network Connections
wiaacmgr	Scan
notepad	Notepad
odbcad32	ODBC Data Source Administrator
odbcconf	ODBC Driver Configuration
osk	On Screen Keyboard
mspaint	Microsoft Paint
tabletpc.cpl	Pen and Touch
collab.cpl	People Near Me
perfmon.msc	Performance Monitor
telephon.cpl	Phone and Modem Options
dialer	Phone Dialler
powercfg.cpl	Power Configuration
presentationsettings	Presentation Settings
printmanagement.msc	Print Management
printbrmui	Printer Migration
eudcedit	Private Character Editor
psr	Problem Steps Recorder
appwiz.cpl	Add/Remove Programs
intl.cpl	Regional Settings
regedit	Registry Editor
regedt32	Registry Editor 32
rasphone	Remote Access Phonebook
mstsc	Remote Desktop
resmon	Resource Monitor
rsop.msc	Resultant Set of Policy
syskey	Windows System Security Tool
desk.cpl	Display Properties
services.msc	Services
computerdefaults	Set Program Access and Computer Defaults
fsmgmt.msc	Folder Sharing Management
logoff	Logs You Out Of Windows
snippingtool	Snipping Tool
mmsys.cpl	Sounds and Audio
soundrecorder	Sound recorder
cliconfg	SQL Client Configuration
stikynot	Sticky Notes
credwiz	Stored User Names and Passwords
mobsync	Microsoft Synchronization Tool
msconfig	System Configuration Utility
sysedit	System Configuration Editor (XP only)
msinfo32	System Information
sysdm.cpl	System Properties
systempropertiesadvanced	System Properties (Advanced Tab)
systempropertiescomputername	System Properties (Computer Name Tab)
systempropertieshardware	System Properties (Hardware Tab)
systempropertiesremote	System Properties (Remote Tab)
systempropertiesprotection	System Properties (System Protection Tab)
rstrui	System Restore
taskmgr	Task Manager
taskschd.msc	Task Scheduler
tpm.msc	Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management
optionalfeatures	Turn Windows features on or off
useraccountcontrolsettings	User Account Control Settings
sndvol	Volume Mixer
wscui.cpl	Action Centre
slui	Windows Activation Client
windowsanytimeupgraderesults	Windows Anytime Upgrade Results
isoburn	Windows Disc Image Burning Tool
explorer	Windows Explorer
wfs	Windows Fax and Scan
firewall.cpl	Windows Firewall
wf.msc	Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
journal	Windows Journal
wmplayer	Windows Media Player
mdsched	Windows Memory Diagnostic Scheduler
mblctr	Windows Mobility Center
powershell	Windows PowerShell
powershell_ise	Windows PowerShell ISE
msra	Windows Remote Assistance
wscript	Windows Script Host
wuapp	Windows Update
wusa	Windows Update Standalone Installer
wmimgmt.msc	Windows Management Infrastructure
write	Wordpad
xpsrchvw	XPS Viewer
access.cpl	Accessibility Controls
accwiz	Accessibility Wizard
dsa.msc	Active Directory Users and Computers (if installed)
control admintools	Administrative Tools
acrobat	Adobe Acrobat (if installed)
bridge	Adobe Bridge (if installed)
formdesigner	Adobe Designer (if installed)
acrodist	Adobe Distiller (if installed)
dreamweaver	Adobe Dreamweaver (if installed)
imageready	Adobe ImageReady (if installed)
photoshop	Adobe Photoshop (if installed)
%appdata%	Application Data Folder(opens the logged in users)
wuaucpl.cpl	Automatic Updates
sdclt.exe	Backup and Restore
bthprops.cpl	Bluetooth Devices
chkdsk	Check Disk Utility
clipbrd	Clipboard Viewer (XP only)
dccw.exe	Color Calibration
colorcpl.exe	Color Management
%commonprogramfiles%	Common Program Files Folder (open)
comp	Compare Files
wab	Contacts
ddeshare	DDE Shares (XP only)
control printers	Devices and Printers
devmgmt.msc or hdwwiz.cpl	Device Manager
directx.cpl	Direct X Control Panel (if installed)
dfrg.msc	Disk Defragment (XP only)
diskpart	Disk Partition Manager
control desktop	Display Properties
control color	Display Properties (XP Appearance  Tab Preselected, Windows 8 Personalization  > Color and Appearance)
DpiScaling.exe	Display (Scaling)
dnsmgmt.msc	DNS Management Console (if installed)
drwtsn32	Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility (Now Windows 8)
migwiz	Files and Settings Transfer Tool
findfast.cpl	Findfast (XP Only)
firefox	Firefox (if installed)
folders	Folders Properties (XP only)
control fonts	Fonts
fonts	Fonts Folder
ftp	FTP
freecell	Free Cell Card Game (if installed)
nwc.cpl	Gateway Services for Netware (if installed)
gpmc.msc	Group Policy Management Console (Domain)
mshearts	Hearts Card Game (if installed)
helpctr	Help and Support (XP only)
%homepath%	Home Path (display)
%homedrive%	Home Folder / Drive (display)
hypertrm	HyperTerminal (if installed  (Removed in Windows 7)
wabmig	Import Windows Contacts
ciadv.msc	Indexing Service (XP only)
Irprops.cpl	Infrared Port properties (only if device installed)
icwconn1	Internet Connection Wizard (XP only)
iis.msc	Internet Information Services
inetwiz	Internet Setup Wizard (XP only)
jpicpl32.cpl	Java Control Panel (if installed)
javaws	Java Control Panel (if installed)
control keyboard	Keyboard Properties
%logonserver%	Log on Server (display)
msaccess	Microsoft Access (if installed)
winchat	Microsoft Chat
excel	Microsoft Excel (if installed)
frontpg	Microsoft Frontpage (if installed)
wgpocpl.cpl	Microsoft Mail Post Office (XP only)
moviemk	Microsoft Movie Maker
outlook	Microsoft Outlook (if installed)
ois	Microsoft Picture Manager (if installed)
powerpnt	Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed)
winword	Microsoft Word (if installed)
winmine	Minesweeper Game (if installed)
control mouse	Mouse Properties
nero	Nero (if installed)
conf	Netmeeting (XP only)
control netconnections	Network Connections
netsetup.cpl	Network Setup Wizard (XP only)
nvtuicpl.cpl	Nview Desktop Manager (if installed)
packager	Object Packager (XP only)
odbccp32.cpl	ODBC Data Source Administrator (XP only)
ac3filter.cpl	Opens AC3 Filter (if installed)
msimn	Outlook Express (XP only)
pbrush	Paint
password.cpl	Password Properties (XP only_
main.cpl pc card	PCMCIA card properties (if installed)
perfmon	Performance Monitor
pinball	Pinball Game (if installed)
control printers	Printers and Faxes
printers	Printers Folder (XP only)
quicktime.cpl	Quicktime (If Installed)
quicktimeplayer	Quicktime Player (if installed)
realplay	Real Player (if installed)
regedit32	Registry Editor
ntmsmgr.msc	Removable Storage (XP only)
ntmsoprq.msc	Removable Storage Operator Requests (XP only)
computerdefaults.exe	Set Program Access and Computer Defaults
sticpl.cpl	Scanners and Cameras (XP only)
control schedtasks	Scheduled Tasks
shutdown	Shuts Down Windows
sapi.cpl	Speech Properties (XP only)
spider	Spider Solitare Card Game (if installed)
smscfg.cpl	System Management Properties (XP only)
SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exe	System Properties (advanced tab)
rstrui.exe	System Restore
telnet	Telnet
%temp%	Tempraray Folder (open)
tcptest	TCP Tester (XP only)
tweakui	Tweak UI (if installed)
netplwiz.exe	User Accounts
nusrmgr.cpl	User Account Management (XP only)
%allusersprofiles%	User Profiles
%userprofile%	User Profile (open)
sndvol.exe	Volume Mixer
ntbackup	Windows Backup Utility (XP/2003 and earlier)
%windir%	Widows Directory
optionalfeatures.exe	Windows Features (turn on or off)
wmic	Windows Management Instrumentation
msmsgs	Windows Messenger (if installed)
mlcfg32.cpl	Windows Messaging (if installed)
wsciu.cpl	Windows Security Center (XP SP2 only)
wupdmgr	Windows Update Launches (XP only)
tourstart	Windows XP Tour Wizard (XP only)

 

Therefore, this is it. Here is the all list of windows shortcut keys for all windows.