Here’s a comprehensive list of PC and laptop shortcut commands that cover various user needs, from beginners to advanced users. These are divided into categories for better organization:
Basic Shortcuts:
Ctrl + C: Copy the selected text or item.
Ctrl + X: Cut the selected text or item.
Ctrl + V: Paste the copied or cut text or item.
Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action.
Ctrl + A: Select all items in a document or window.
Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications.
Alt + F4: Close the active window or application.
Ctrl + S: Save the current document or file.
Ctrl + P: Open the print dialog box.
Ctrl + N: Open a new window or document.
Ctrl + O: Open a file.
File Management Shortcuts:
Windows Key + E: Open File Explorer.
Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder.
Alt + Enter: Open the properties for the selected file or folder.
F2: Rename the selected file or folder.
Shift + Delete: Permanently delete the selected file without moving it to the Recycle Bin.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.
Ctrl + D: Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin.
Web Browser Shortcuts:
Ctrl + T: Open a new tab.
Ctrl + W: Close the current tab.
Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab.
Ctrl + Tab: Switch to the next tab.
Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Switch to the previous tab.
Ctrl + L: Highlight the URL/address bar.
Ctrl + F: Open the "Find" bar to search within the page.
Ctrl + R or F5: Refresh the current page.
Ctrl + D: Bookmark the current page.
Ctrl + H: Open the browsing history.
Ctrl + J: Open the downloads window.
Windows System Shortcuts:
Windows Key: Open the Start menu.
Windows Key + L: Lock your computer.
Windows Key + D: Show the desktop (minimizes all windows).
Windows Key + Tab: Open Task View to see all open windows and desktops.
Windows Key + I: Open the Settings window.
Windows Key + P: Project to a second screen or extend the display.
Windows Key + A: Open the Action Center (notifications and settings).
Windows Key + S: Open the search bar.
Advanced Shortcuts:
Alt + Esc: Cycle through items in the order they were opened.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager directly.
Windows Key + X: Open the quick link menu (same as right-clicking the Start button).
Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Open the security options menu.
Shift + F10: Open the right-click context menu for the selected item.
Windows Key + U: Open the Ease of Access Center.
Text Editing Shortcuts:
Ctrl + B: Bold the selected text.
Ctrl + I: Italicize the selected text.
Ctrl + U: Underline the selected text.
Ctrl + Shift + V: Paste without formatting.
Ctrl + Home: Go to the beginning of the document.
Ctrl + End: Go to the end of the document.
Ctrl + Left Arrow: Move the cursor one word to the left.
Ctrl + Right Arrow: Move the cursor one word to the right.
Ctrl + Backspace: Delete the word to the left of the cursor.
Ctrl + Delete: Delete the word to the right of the cursor.
Window and Application Management Shortcuts:
Windows Key + Left Arrow: Snap the active window to the left side of the screen.
Windows Key + Right Arrow: Snap the active window to the right side of the screen.
Windows Key + Up Arrow: Maximize the active window.
Windows Key + Down Arrow: Minimize or restore the active window.
Alt + Space: Open the window control menu for the current window.
Alt + F6: Switch between multiple windows in the same program.
Accessibility Shortcuts:
Windows Key + (+): Open the Magnifier and zoom in.
Windows Key + (-): Zoom out using the Magnifier.
Windows Key + Ctrl + D: Create a new virtual desktop.
Windows Key + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow: Switch between virtual desktops.
Windows Key + Enter: Launch Narrator (Windows built-in screen reader).
Windows Key + H: Open the dictation tool for voice typing.
Power User Shortcuts:
Ctrl + Shift + N: Open a new incognito or private browsing window (web browsers).
Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Quickly open Task Manager.
Windows Key + Ctrl + F: Search for computers on the network.
Windows Key + B: Focus on the notification area (system tray).
Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder.
Alt + PrtScn: Take a screenshot of the active window.
Command Prompt Shortcuts:
Ctrl + C: Copy selected text in the Command Prompt.
Ctrl + V: Paste text into the Command Prompt.
Arrow Up/Down: Cycle through previous commands.
Ctrl + Shift + C: Copy the selected text.
Ctrl + Shift + V: Paste the copied text.
F7: View the command history.
Miscellaneous Shortcuts:
Ctrl + Tilde (`): Switch between different open windows or programs in certain software.
Shift + Insert: Paste the copied text or item.
Ctrl + Scroll Wheel (Mouse): Zoom in or out in web browsers or file explorer.
PrtScn (Print Screen): Take a screenshot of the entire screen.
Alt + PrtScn: Take a screenshot of the active window.
These shortcuts are designed to improve your productivity and make navigation on PCs and laptops more efficient across a variety of tasks. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, these will help you navigate, manage files, and work more efficiently.
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