Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that provide an alternative way to do something that you'd typically do with a mouse. If you're trying to take a screenshot or screengrab, see Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots . The behavior of some keyboard shortcuts may vary in different applications. For example, Ctrl + Shift + V to paste as plain text may not work in all applications. Some applications may change the behavior of some keyboard shortcuts. This article lists the default Windows keyboard shortcuts. Copilot key shortcuts Text editing shortcuts Desktop and other general shortcuts Windows key shortcuts Command prompt shortcuts Dialog box shortcuts File Explorer shortcuts Multiple desktop shortcuts Taskbar shortcuts Settings app shortcuts Windows Copilot keyboard shortcuts Use the following shortcuts with the Copilot key. To customize what happens when you press the Copilot key , go to Settings > Personalization > Text input > Customize Copilot key on keyboard . Text editing keyboard shortcuts Use the following list of shortcuts to edit text more quickly and efficiently. Desktop and other general Windows keyboard shortcuts Use the following keyboard shortcuts to efficiently open, close, navigate, and do other tasks across the Windows desktop environment. For keyboard shortcuts related to the Windows taskbar, see Taskbar shortcuts . For keyboard shortcuts specific to File Explorer, see File Explorer shortcuts . Windows key keyboard shortcuts When you combine the Windows key with other keys, you can quickly do common tasks. The following list includes many common keyboard shortcuts that use the Windows key. Command prompt keyboard shortcuts Use the following shortcuts with the Windows command prompt. Dialog box keyboard shortcuts Use the following keyboard shortcuts with dialog windows, such as system alerts or error messages. File Explorer keyboard shortcuts The following list includes keyboard shortcuts when using File Explorer .

Multiple desktops keyboard shortcuts Use the following keyboard shortcuts to create and work with multiple desktop environments. For more information, see Multiple desktops in Windows . Taskbar keyboard shortcuts The following list includes keyboard shortcuts for working with the Windows taskbar, pinned apps, and the notification area. Settings keyboard shortcuts Use the following keyboard shortcuts with the Settings app. Additional keyboard shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts in apps Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility Keyboard shortcuts for Game Bar Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft 365 Using the Office Key Remote Desktop Services shortcut keys Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that provide an alternative way to do something that you'd typically do with a mouse. Click an option below, and it'll open to display a table of related shortcuts: Copy, paste, and other general keyboard shortcuts Windows key keyboard shortcuts This shortcut is turned off by default. To turn it on, select Start > Settings > Cortana , and turn on the toggle under Let Cortana listen for my commands when I press the Windows key+C . Cortana is available only in certain countries/regions, and some Cortana features might not be available everywhere. If Cortana isn't available or is turned off, you can still use search . To activate this shortcut, select Start > Settings > System > Clipboard , and turn on the toggle under Clipboard history . Command Prompt keyboard shortcuts Dialog box keyboard shortcuts File Explorer keyboard shortcuts Virtual desktops keyboard shortcuts Taskbar keyboard shortcuts Settings keyboard shortcuts Additional keyboard shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts in apps Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility Keyboard shortcuts in Continuum for phones Thank you for your feedback!