Windows Useful Shortcut Keys & Commands
Complete list of Windows keyboard shortcuts and CMD commands
Basic Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + S | Save |
| Ctrl + C | Copy |
| Ctrl + X | Cut |
| Ctrl + V | Paste |
| Ctrl + A | Select All |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo |
| Ctrl + F | Find/Search |
| Ctrl + P | |
| Ctrl + O | Open File |
| Ctrl + N | New Window |
| Ctrl + W | Close Tab |
| Ctrl + T | New Tab (Browser) |
| Ctrl + Tab | Switch Tab |
| Delete | Delete to Recycle Bin |
| Shift + Delete | Permanent Delete |
Windows System Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Win + E | Open File Explorer |
| Win + R | Open Run Dialog |
| Win + L | Lock Computer |
| Win + D | Show Desktop / Minimize All |
| Win + I | Open Settings |
| Win + S | Open Search |
| Win + Tab | Task View |
| Alt + Tab | Switch Between Windows |
| Alt + F4 | Close Current Window |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager |
| PrtScn | Take Screenshot (Full Screen) |
| Alt + PrtScn | Screenshot Active Window Only |
| Win + Shift + S | Snipping Tool / Partial Screenshot |
| F2 | Rename Selected Item |
| F5 | Refresh |
| Alt + Enter | Properties of Selected Item |
File Explorer Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Shift + N | Create New Folder |
| Ctrl + Mouse Scroll | Change Icon Size |
| Alt + Left Arrow | Go Back |
| Alt + Right Arrow | Go Forward |
| Alt + Up Arrow | Go Up One Folder |
| Ctrl + Shift + Enter | Run as Administrator |
CMD (Command Prompt) Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| dir | List files/folders | dir |
| cd | Change directory | cd Documents |
| cd.. | Go back one folder | cd.. |
| mkdir | Create folder | mkdir NewFolder |
| rmdir | Remove folder | rmdir OldFolder |
| copy | Copy file | copy file.txt D:\ |
| move | Move file | move file.txt D:\ |
| del | Delete file | del file.txt |
| cls | Clear screen | cls |
| ipconfig | Show IP address | ipconfig |
| ping | Test connection | ping google.com |
| systeminfo | System details | systeminfo |
| exit | Close CMD | exit |
| help | Show all commands | help |
Run Commands (Win + R)
| Command | Opens |
|---|---|
| cmd | Command Prompt |
| notepad | Notepad |
| calc | Calculator |
| mspaint | Paint |
| control | Control Panel |
| regedit | Registry Editor |
| taskmgr | Task Manager |
| devmgmt.msc | Device Manager |
| cleanmgr | Disk Cleanup |
| winver | Windows Version |