Windows 10: Fresh Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows 10: Fresh Keyboard Shortcuts

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Windows 10s new focus on the desktop brings new keyboard shortcuts for ease of desktop use. Here are all the new keyboard shortcuts you need to know.

Snapping

Snap a window left: Windows key + Left
Snap a window right: Windows key + Right
Snap a window to a quadrant: Windows key + Up or Down (after moving left or right)

Task View

Open Task View interface (to see all the virtual desktops you have running): Windows key + Tab
Switch to recent window (within Task View): ALT + TAB
Create new virtual desktop: Windows key + CTRL + D
Close current virtual desktop: Windows key + CTRL + F4
View the next virtual desktop: Windows key + CTRL + Right
View the previous virtual desktop: Windows key + CTRL + Left

Windows

Search the web and Windows with Cortana (speech): Windows key + C
Search the web and Windows with Cortana (keyboard): Windows key + S
Open Windows 10 settings: Windows key + I
Open Windows 10 Action Center: Windows key + A
Share content (if supported by current app): Windows key + H
Connect to wireless displays and audio devices: Windows key + K
Open Start button context menu: Windows key + X
Opens the Windows 10 Game Bar: Windows key + G

Hope this helps!