Windows and desktop
- Win + D — show the desktop; press again to bring windows back.
- Alt + Tab — switch between windows.
- Win + ← / → — snap a window to half the screen.
- Win + Z — snap layouts: two, three or four apps side by side.
- Win + Tab — all windows and virtual desktops.
- Win + Ctrl + D — a new virtual desktop.
Text and languages
- Win + Space or Alt + Shift — switch input language: English, Georgian, Russian.
- Win + V — clipboard history: paste something you copied earlier.
- Win + . — emoji and special characters.
- Ctrl + Shift + V — paste without formatting in many apps.
Screenshots
- Win + Shift + S — select part of the screen and copy it.
- Win + PrtScn — save the whole screen to Pictures → Screenshots.
System
- Win + L — lock the computer when you step away.
- Win + E — File Explorer.
- Win + I — Settings.
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc — Task Manager when an app freezes.
- Win + R — the Run box.
- Win + P — second monitor or projector.
- Win + A — quick settings: Wi-Fi, sound, brightness.
- Win + X — the power-user menu.
FAQ
Questions and answers
The language shortcut does nothing. Why?
Check that the languages are added in Settings → Time & language. For Georgian and Russian layouts, see keyboard layouts.
Where is the Win key on a laptop?
It is the key with the Windows logo, usually bottom left between Ctrl and Alt.