Learn how to navigate Windows using keyboard shortcuts. Explore a full list of taskbar, command prompt, and general Windows shortcuts.

Learn how to customize some keys on your keyboard to access different commands, shortcuts, or features. Follow the steps to use the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center to reassign hot keys.

Begin keyboard shortcuts with CTRL or a function key. In the Press new shortcut key box, press the combination of keys that you want to assign. For example, press CTRL plus the key that you want to use. Look at Current keys (or Currently assigned to) to see whether the combination of keys is already assigned to a command or other item.

Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that provide another way to do something that you’d typically do with a mouse. The following are common keyboard shortcuts in many of the Microsoft apps that come with Windows 10 and Windows 11. This includes shortcuts for:

Whether it’s being productive, staying in touch, or just plain having fun, Windows 11 has lots of little tricks and shortcuts that can help you achieve more. Here are a just a few of them: The new emoji keyboard in Windows 11 lets you express yourself like never before. To use it: During text entry, type Windows logo key + . (period).

Here's just a few of the shortcuts that can make Windows 11 easier: Windows logo key + Z: Snap windows side by side to keep your desktop neat and orderly. Learn more at Snap your windows. Windows logo key + Shift + S: Open Snipping Tool to take a screenshot, or record your desktop. For more, see Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots.

Accessibility shortcuts can help you use your PC with a keyboard or assistive device. The following is a list of keyboard shortcuts for assistive technologies in Windows 11, including Magnifier, high contrast, and others.

Many users find that using Microsoft 365 apps with keyboard shortcuts on an external keyboard helps them work more efficiently. For users with mobility or vision disabilities, keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using the touchscreen, and are an essential alternative to using a mouse.

You can use keyboard shortcuts on Windows 10 to perform a variety of actions like add and complete tasks, create lists and search. You can find our full list of shortcuts below: Was this information helpful?

Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that provide an alternate way to do something you'd typically do with a mouse. Here’s the list for the new Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Edge for Mac. Learn how to use the keyboard to navigate in Microsoft Edge.