Windows 10 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 useful keyboard shortcuts:

  • Copy: Ctrl + C
  • Cut: Ctrl + X
  • Paste: Ctrl + V
  • Maximize Window: F11 or Windows logo key  + Up Arrow 
  • Task View: Windows logo key  + Tab
  • Switch between open apps : Alt+ Tab
  • Lock your PC: Windows logo key  + L
  • Undo : Ctrl +Z
  • Ctrl : Ctrl + Y
  • Close : Ctrl + W
  • Close application : Alt + F4
  • Open the Quick Link menu: Windows logo key  + X
  • Display and hide the desktop: Windows logo key  + D
  • Move the active window to the monitor on the left: Windows Logo Key + Shift+ Left arrow
  • Move the active window to the monitor on the right: Windows Logo Key + Shift+ Right arrow
  • Open Clipboard bin: Windows key + V
  • Open Settings app: Windows key + I
  • Open File Explorer: Windows key + E

Depending on your hardware, you may use Windows logo key  + PrtScn to take a screenshot, or use Fn Windows logo key  + Space Bar