{"id":4225,"date":"2019-12-28T11:02:53","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T11:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/typingkeyboards.com\/blog\/?p=4225"},"modified":"2020-11-27T09:58:18","modified_gmt":"2020-11-27T09:58:18","slug":"useful-windows-10-keyboard-shortcuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/typingkeyboards.com\/blog\/useful-windows-10-keyboard-shortcuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Windows 10<\/strong>\u00a0has come a long way in terms of features, performance, and overall stability. However, if you want to take full advantage of Windows 10, you need to learn inbuilt keyboard shortcuts, which can improve your workflow efficiently. The Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts<\/strong> are excellent and provide several crucial ways that can save you time and a lot of difficult clicks. In this article, we are going to share all the useful Windows 10 Typing keyboard<\/a> shortcuts, including some new and interesting ones. So having said, let us begin with the best Windows 10 <\/a>keyboard shortcuts you should be using right now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we are going to learn all kinds of Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts. First, we will begin with some new keyboard shortcuts, which are quite impressive and can improve your workflow. After that, we will go through all the commonly used keyboard shortcuts so that you can breeze through Windows 10 efficiently. Let\u2019s begin with the list of best Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New and Interesting Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Open Emoji Keyboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + . (the period key)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you want to insert an emoji<\/a>, press Windows and period keys at once, and the emoji keyboard will instantly open up. The best part is that it seamlessly integrates with the text field. Enjoy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Access Clipboard History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + V<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, Microsoft brought Clipboard History in the latest version of Windows 10. Now you can go through all your copied texts with this simple shortcut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Reset Display Driver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Ctrl + Windows + Shift + B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This shortcut is going to save you when your PC freezes due to GPU \nissues. Just hit this shortcut and instantly the display driver will \nreset itself saving you from unsaved work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Quickly Open a Program as an Administrator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Ctrl + Shift + Click on Taskbar Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to open a program quickly with Administrator privileges? No \nworries. Just use this simple shortcut and you will be prompted with the\n UAC dialog. Click on Yes and there you have it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Quickly Connect Accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + K<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Windows 10 has brought this amazing shortcut which lets you discover \nand connect wireless display and audio devices swiftly. Use this \nshortcut if you use multiple accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Quickly Switch to Different Windows of a Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Ctrl + Click on Grouped Programs on Taskbar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This shortcut is seriously for multitaskers. If you want to \nefficiently wade through multiple active windows of an app, just use \nthis shortcut and you will be on the run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Open Advanced Windows Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + X<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are someone who wants to quickly uninstall programs, open PowerShell with Admin rights or update drivers from Device Manager, this shortcut will save you a lot of clicks. If you are a pro user, this one is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Open Action Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to quickly check notifications on your Windows PC? Just \npress Windows and A keys and voila, you can go through all your \nnotifications in Action Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Snap Window<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + Left\/Right\/Up\/Down Arrow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Windows has made it easier to multi-task in a breeze. Just press \nWindows and Left or Right arrow key to snap the current window to either\n side. You can also use the Up or Down arrow key to maximize and \nminimize the current window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Take a Selectable Screenshot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + Shift + S<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to take a screenshot of part of your screen then this \nshortcut can help you do it. The Windows + Print Screen shortcut is \ngreat but you can\u2019t select your content window and you have to further \nedit it. So just use this shortcut and save yourself from further \nhassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Summon Cortana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + C<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily talk to Cortana by using this simple shortcut. No need\n to manually click on the Cortana button. The good thing is that the \nmoment you trigger this shortcut, Cortana is ready to listen to your \ncommands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> This shortcut is turned off by default. To turn it on, go to Windows Settings-> Cortana -> Enable Keyboard Shortcut.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Open Windows Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + I<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to quickly jump to Windows Settings, this shortcut can \nmake things way easier for you. Just press Windows and I keys from \nanywhere and you are already on Windows Settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Record Your Gaming Session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + Alt + R<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a gamer, this shortcut is for you. Whenever you are \nplaying a game, just press this key combination and Windows will start \nrecording your gameplay with microphone audio synced in. Amazing, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Redo an Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Ctrl + Y<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking to redo what you undid, there is this simple shortcut to restore your action. Nice wordplay, eh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Create a New Folder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Ctrl + Shift + N<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a really handy shortcut if you deal with local folders \nregularly. I love this shortcut because it makes my workflow easier and \nfaster. The window menu is too late to show up so this one saves my day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Paste Without Formatting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Ctrl + Shift + V<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You paste some text in your word processor and it has weird formatting? No worries. Use this shortcut and it will paste without any formatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Windows Terminal and Command Prompt Shortcuts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the latest version of Windows 10, Microsoft has removed all the \nlimitations of command-line editing on both Command Prompt and the \nrecently launched, Windows Terminal. You can use the standard text \nediting shortcuts to copy, paste and edit right into the Terminal \nwindow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Copy and Paste Commands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Select All Texts in the Terminal Window<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Ctrl + A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Select Block of Texts in the Terminal Window<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Shift + Left\/Right Arrow Keys<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Familiarize with the New Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So that is a complete list of all the useful Windows 10 keyboard \nshortcuts that you should be using right now. In order to improve your \nworkflow significantly, it\u2019s important to inculcate the keyboard \nshortcuts. It just makes things a breeze. Also, if you want to create \nyour own keyboard shortcuts, you can do that too. Just follow the guide \nin the above section. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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