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    CTRL+W: Close, CTRL+Z: Undo

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    No matter what program you’re running, Ctrl+Z will roll back your last action. Whether you’ve just overwritten an entire paragraph in Microsoft Word or deleted a file you didn’t mean to, this one is an absolute lifesaver. Another shortcut that works just about everywhere, Ctrl+W will close down whatever you’re viewing. Shut that File Explorer window, browser tab, or open image file without bothering to hone in on the close button.

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    No matter what program you’re running, Ctrl+Z will roll back your last action. Whether you’ve just overwritten an entire paragraph in Microsoft Word or deleted a file you didn’t mean to, this one is an absolute lifesaver. Another shortcut that works just about everywhere, Ctrl+W will close down whatever you’re viewing. Shut that File Explorer window, browser tab, or open image file without bothering to hone in on the close button.

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    No matter what program you’re running, Ctrl+Z will roll back your last action. Whether you’ve just overwritten an entire paragraph in Microsoft Word or deleted a file you didn’t mean to, this one is an absolute lifesaver. Another shortcut that works just about everywhere, Ctrl+W will close down whatever you’re viewing. Shut that File Explorer window, browser tab, or open image file without bothering to hone in on the close button.

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    CTRL+W: Close, CTRL+Z: Undo

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    No matter what program you’re running, Ctrl+Z will roll back your last action. Whether you’ve just overwritten an entire paragraph in Microsoft Word or deleted a file you didn’t mean to, this one is an absolute lifesaver. Another shortcut that works just about everywhere, Ctrl+W will close down whatever you’re viewing. Shut that File Explorer window, browser tab, or open image file without bothering to hone in on the close button.

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    Ctrl+Z: Undo

    No matter what program you’re running, Ctrl+Z will roll back your last action. Whether you’ve just
    overwritten an entire paragraph in Microsoft Word or deleted a file you didn’t mean to, this one is an
    absolute lifesaver.

    Ctrl+W: Close

    Another shortcut that works just about everywhere, Ctrl+W will close down whatever you’re viewing.
    Shut that File Explorer window, browser tab, or open image file without bothering to hone in on the
    close button.

    Ctrl+A: Select all

    This command lets you highlight all the text in a document or select all the files in a folder. Hitting Ctrl+A
    can save you time you’d otherwise spend clicking and dragging your mouse.

    Alt+Tab: Switch apps

    This baby is one of the classic Windows shortcuts, and it can be hugely useful when you’re running
    multiple applications. Just press Alt+Tab and you’ll be able to quickly flick through all your open
    windows.

    Alt+F4: Close apps

    Another old-school shortcut, Alt+F4 shuts down active apps so you can skip the process of hunting down
    their on-screen menus. Don’t worry about losing unsaved work with this command—it will prompt you
    to save your documents before closing them.

    Windows navigation shortcuts

    Win+D: Show or hide the desktop

    This keyboard combo minimizes all your open windows, bringing your home screen into view. If you
    store rows and rows of files and shortcuts on your desktop, Win+D will let you access them in in
    moments.

    Ctrl+Esc: Open the Start menu

    If you’re using a keyboard that doesn’t have a Windows key, this shortcut will open the Start menu.
    Otherwise, a quick tap of the Windows key will do the same thing. From there, you can stay on the
    keyboard and navigate the Start menu with the cursor keys, Tab, and Shift+Tab.

    Win+L: Lock your computer


    Keep your computer safe from any prying eyes by using this keyboard combo right before you step
    away. Win+L locks the machine and returns you to the login screen, so any snoops will need your user
    account password to regain access.

    Win+I: Open Settings

    Any time you want to configure the way Windows works, hit this keyboard shortcut to bring up the
    Settings dialog. Alternatively, use Win+A to open up the Action Center panel, which shows notifications
    and provides quick access to certain settings.

    Win+S: Search Windows

    The Windows taskbar has a handy search box that lets you quiz Cortana or sift through your applications
    and saved files. Jump straight to it with this keyboard shortcut, then type in your search terms.

    Win+PrtScn: Save a screenshot

    No need to open a dedicated screenshot tool: Win+PrtScn grabs the whole screen and saves it as a PNG
    file in a Screenshots folder inside your Pictures folder. At the same time, Windows will also copy the
    image to the clipboard. If you don’t want to snap the whole screen, the Alt+PrtScn combination will take
    a screenshot of just the active window, but it will only copy this image to the clipboard, so you won’t get
    a saved file.

    Ctrl+Shift+Esc: Open the Task Manager

    The Task Manager is your window into everything running on your Windows system, from the open
    programs to the background processes. This shortcut will call up the Task Manager, no matter what
    application you’re using.

    Win+C: Start talking to Cortana

    This shortcut puts Cortana in listening mode, but you must activate it before you can give it a whirl. To
    do so, open Cortana from the taskbar search box, click the cog icon, and turn on the keyboard shortcut.
    Once you’ve enabled the shortcut, hit the Win+C whenever you want to talk to the digital assistant. You
    can do this instead of, or in addition to, saying, “Hey Cortana.”

    Win+Ctrl+D: Add a new virtual desktop

    Virtual desktops create secondary screens where you can stash some of your open applications and
    windows, giving you extra workspace. This shortcut lets you create one. Once you have, click the Task
    View button to the right of the taskbar search box to switch from one desktop to another. Or stick with
    shortcuts: Win+Ctrl+arrow will cycle through your open desktops, and Win+Ctrl+F4 will close whichever
    one you’re currently viewing and shift your open windows and apps to the next available virtual
    desktop.

    Win+X: Open the hidden menu


    Windows has a hidden Start menu, called the Quick Link menu, that allows you to access all the key
    areas of the system. From here, you can jump straight to Device Manager to review and configure any
    hardware, such as printers or keyboards, that are currently attached to the system

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