Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts (Free PDF)

Juniya Sankara

March 24, 2026

Let’s be real, Windows is packed with powerful shortcuts, but most of us only use a handful.

Whether you’re just getting started or want to become a keyboard ninja, this guide breaks down the most useful shortcuts for Windows 10 and 11, all neatly organized by category.

There’s even a downloadable cheat sheet to keep by your desk! Feel free to leave a comment below or contact us for any help.

Guide to Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts

Essential Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Copy	`Ctrl + C`
Paste	`Ctrl + V`
Cut	`Ctrl + X`
Undo	`Ctrl + Z`
Redo	`Ctrl + Y`
Select All	`Ctrl + A`
Save Document	`Ctrl + S`
Print	`Ctrl + P`
Open New Document	`Ctrl + N`
Close Current Window	`Ctrl + W`

Windows Key Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Start Menu	`Win`
Show Desktop	`Win + D`
File Explorer	`Win + E`
Settings	`Win + I`
Lock PC	`Win + L`
Task View	`Win + Tab`
Action Center	`Win + A`
Search	`Win + S`
Run Box	`Win + R`
System Properties	`Win + Pause/Break`

Navigation Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Switch Apps	`Alt + Tab`
Switch Tabs	`Ctrl + Tab`
Move Word-by-Word	`Ctrl + ← / →`
Select Word-by-Word	`Shift + Ctrl + ← / →`
Go to Start/End	`Ctrl + Home / End`
Cycle Open Windows	`Alt + Esc`

Text Editing Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Line Start/End	`Home / End`
Select to Line Start/End	`Shift + Home / End`
Delete Word	`Ctrl + Backspace / Delete`
Select Paragraph	`Ctrl + Shift + ↑ / ↓`
Select Lines Up/Down	`Shift + ↑ / ↓`

Screenshot Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Full-Screen Screenshot	`PrtScn`
Active Window	`Alt + PrtScn`
Custom Area (Snip Tool)	`Win + Shift + S`
Auto-Save Screenshot	`Win + PrtScn`
Game Bar Screenshot	`Win + G`

Window Management

Action	Shortcut
Minimize Window	`Win + ↓`
Maximize Window	`Win + ↑`
Snap Left/Right	`Win + ← / →`
Minimize All	`Win + M`
Restore All	`Win + Shift + M`
New Virtual Desktop	`Win + Ctrl + D`
Close Virtual Desktop	`Win + Ctrl + F4`
Switch Desktops	`Win + Ctrl + ← / →`

Bonus: Command Prompt + Browser Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Copy (CMD)	`Ctrl + C`
Paste (CMD)	`Ctrl + V`
New Tab (Browser)	`Ctrl + T`
Close Tab	`Ctrl + W`
Reopen Closed Tab	`Ctrl + Shift + T`
Switch Tabs	`Ctrl + Tab`
Open History	`Ctrl + H`
Downloads	`Ctrl + J`