Windows Desktops Shortcut (Fast)
| Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | Win + Pause/Break | Open System Properties | | Win + V | Open Clipboard history (enable in Settings) | | Win + . or Win + ; | Open Emoji / Kaomoji / GIF panel | | Win + Ctrl + Shift + B | Reset graphics driver (screen flicker – safe to use) | | Ctrl + Alt + Del | Open security options screen | | Shift + Restart (from Start menu) | Boot into Advanced Startup Options |
Open File Explorer , right-click the item, and select Show more options > Send to > Desktop (create shortcut) . windows desktops shortcut
| Shortcut | Action | | :--- | :--- | | | Snaps the current window to fill exactly half of the screen (left or right). Great for comparing two documents. | | Windows Key + Up Arrow | Maximizes the current window. | | Windows Key + Down Arrow | Minimizes the current window (or restores it if maximized). | | Windows Key + D | Show Desktop. Minimizes all open windows instantly to reveal the desktop. Press again to restore them. | | Windows Key + M | Minimizes all windows (similar to Win+D, but you cannot toggle back by pressing it again). | | Windows Key + , (Comma) | Peek at Desktop. Holds the desktop view only while you hold the keys down. Useful for checking a widget or file name quickly. | | Windows Key + Home | Minimizes all windows except the active one (shake to minimize). | | Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | Win
| Shortcut | Action | | :--- | :--- | | | Opens Task View , showing all open windows and virtual desktops. | | Windows Key + Ctrl + D | Creates a New Virtual Desktop . | | Windows Key + Ctrl + Left/Right | Switch between virtual desktops. | | Windows Key + Ctrl + F4 | Close the current virtual desktop (apps remain open in other desktops). | | Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Opens Task Manager directly (skips the Ctrl+Alt+Del screen). | Great for comparing two documents