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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:
Windows 11Windows 10
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.
See all Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts
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