Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that provide an alternate way to do something you'd typically do with a mouse.
Here are several common keyboard shortcuts:
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Copy: Ctrl + C
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Cut: Ctrl + X
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Paste: Ctrl + V
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Maximize Window: F11 or Windows logo key + Up arrow
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Open Task View: Windows logo key + Tab
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Display and hide the desktop: Windows logo key + D
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Switch between open apps: Alt + Tab
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Open the Quick Link menu: Windows logo key + X
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Lock your PC: Windows logo key + L
Depending on your hardware, you can use Windows logo key + PrtScn to take a screenshot, or use Fn + Windows logo key + Spacebar.
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Copy: Ctrl + C
-
Cut: Ctrl + X
-
Paste: Ctrl + V
-
Maximize Window: F11 or Windows logo key + Up arrow
-
Open Task View: Windows logo key + Tab
-
Display and hide the desktop: Windows logo key + D
-
Switch between open apps: Alt + Tab
-
Open the Quick Link menu: Windows logo key + X
-
Lock your PC: Windows logo key + L
Depending on your hardware, you can use Windows logo key + PrtScn to take a screenshot, or use Fn + Windows logo key + Spacebar.