Ultimate List for Windows 11 Shortcuts with new features

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Windows 11 is more than simply a fresh coat of paint. From the widget panel to the quick settings to dedicated virtual desktops, there are numerous new features and reworked aspects here. And each one has its own set of brand-new keyboard shortcuts.

 

Do two things first if you want to genuinely embrace (and make the most of) Windows 11: Figure out and memorize the keyboard shortcuts that will help you complete your daily duties faster, and then remap the others to accomplish better things or do the same things in a better way.

 

Let's begin by looking at the new keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11. Then, using Microsoft's PowerToys program, we'll show you how to effortlessly adjust those keyboard shortcuts.

 
Keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11 that are genuinely worth using

Windows + A: Brings up the Quick Settings window, where you may adjust wifi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, screen brightness, media, and other options.

Windows + C: Opens Microsoft Teams' Chat feature, this new feature in Windows 11 gives you a fast panel where you can see your latest messages and contacts in Microsoft Teams, as well as start meetings and calls.

Windows + E: Open File Explorer

Windows + F: Open the Feedback Hub and capture a screenshot right away. This makes it easier to provide feedback to Microsoft about a problem you've encountered.

Windows + G: Opens the Xbox Game Bar and select a game. While playing a game, you can use this to capture videos, take screenshots, and access various functions.

-         Windows key + Alt + B: Turns HDR on or off by pressing the. An HDR-compatible monitor and the most recent version of the Xbox Game Bar app are required.

-         Windows key + Alt + R: Start capturing a video of your app or game using the Xbox Game Bar by pressing.

Windows + N: To open the notification and calendar panel. (new feature)

Windows + W: Slides in the new widgets panel.

Windows + Z: Opens the new Snap Layouts feature that helps you quickly snap multiple windows in a grid format.

Windows + Alt + Up/Down Arrow: This shortcut quickly snaps the selected window to the upper or lower half of the screen.

Windows + D: Show or hide the desktop. (Showing the desktop will quickly hide all running windows, and you’ll only see the desktop wallpaper and your icons, i.e. while showing the desktop apps are no longer visible, then hiding it restores all your apps in their correct positions)

Windows + Tab: It will open the new virtual desktops interface that shows all open windows in the current desktop. You can select a different desktop from the bottom.

Windows + Ctrl + D: Adds a new virtual desktop.

Windows + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow: Switches between the virtual desktops.

Windows + Ctrl + F4: Closes the current virtual desktop.

Windows + H: Starts the new voice typing. Instead of writing text by hand, you can dictate it with this feature.

Windows + I: Open the Settings app by pressing.

-         Windows + Pause: Opens the About page in Settings by pressing the. This includes details about your computer's hardware as well as Windows.

 

Windows + K: Go straight to the Cast feature in Quick Settings. This allows you to connect to Miracast-enabled wireless displays.

Windows + L: Lock/Secure your computer. This keeps all of your apps open, but you must unlock your computer (with a pin, password etc.) before you can use them again.

Windows + M: Minimize all your windows

-         Windows + Shift + M: Reopen any windows that have been minimized. Only if you're still on the desktop will this work.

Windows + O: Lock the device's orientation. This prevents the display from turning when you rotate your PC on tablets and convertibles.

Windows + P: For numerous displays, change the display mode. You can opt to have simply one of the screens active, duplicate the display across all screens, or use the screens to extend your display area if you have several displays attached.

Windows + Q: Opens Quick Assist. This allows you to connect remotely via the internet and receive or provide assistance to another user.

Windows + R: Opens the dialog box. As long as you know the name of the executable file for the app, you can open it on your PC.

Windows + S: It opens Windows Search from start menu. Here you may look for files, apps, and search the internet..

Windows + Shift + S: This allows you to take a screenshot using the Snipping Tool. After pressing the key, you can still choose your desired capture mode, including free form, rectangle, window, and full-screen (this includes all connected monitors).

Windows + U: Open the Accessibility Settings page.

Windows + Ctrl + C: Color filters can be turned on or off. This function must first be activated in the Accessibility settings, and it allows you to adjust the way colors are shown to accommodate different types of color blindness.

Windows + V: Open up your clipboard history. This will enable you to see multiple items you’ve copied, including text, links, and images. This functionality is deactivated by default, but you may enable it from here.

Windows + W: Open the Widgets panel. This feature contains widgets for things like the weather, OneDrive photos, calendar, and more. Here you can also get news on issues that interest you.. (new feature)

Windows + X: Open the Quick Link menu (it’s similar to right-clicking the Start icon on your taskbar). This contains links to system features like Settings, File Explorer, Task Manager, Device Manager and more.

Windows + Y: (Windows Mixed Reality devices only) – Toggle input between Windows Mixed Reality and the desktop.

Windows + Z: Open the snap layouts panel. This feature, added in Windows 11, makes it easier to put multiple apps side by side on your screen.

Windows + . (period) or ; (semi-colon) : Opens the emoji panel. You may use this to insert emoji into any text area.

Windows +, (comma) : Peek at the desktop. Your desktop is only displayed while you hold one of the keys after pressing it; once you release it, your windows are restored.

Windows + Ctrl + F: Search for computers on your network. This is for domains in Azure Active Directory.

Windows + Spacebar: Switch between languages and input methods as needed (if multiple are installed).

Windows + Shift + Spacebar: Return to the beginning of the list.

Windows + Ctrl + Spacebar: Return to the last input method you used.

Ctrl + Shift: Helps in Switching to a different keyboard layout if multiple are available (for the same language).

Ctrl + Spacebar: Turns the Chinese IME on or off (if the Chinese language is installed).

Windows + Ctrl+ Enter: Activate the Narrator feature. This accessibility tool reads on-screen components to assist persons with vision problems in navigating the site.

Windows + + (plus): Turning on the Magnifier and zoom into the screen.

Windows + – (minus): Zooming out with the Magnifier.

Windows + Esc: Remove the Magnifier and close it.

Windows + / (forward slash): Begin IME reconversion.

Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B: This Wakes up your PC from a blank or black screen.

Windows + PrtScn: Take a full-screen screenshot and save it to a file automatically. Screenshots is a folder in the Pictures library where items are saved.

Windows + Alt+ PrtScn: Save a screenshot of the currently active game or window to a file. This function makes use of the Xbox Game Bar, and files are saved in a Captures folder in the Videos library (by default).

PrtScn: Copy a full-screen screenshot to the clipboard so you may paste it elsewhere without having to save it as a file. You may also set the PrtScn key to open the Snipping Tool (making it the same as Windows key + Shift + S) in the Settings app > Accessibility > Keyboard. Ctrl + Esc: Open the Start menu.

Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Opens Task Manager.