22 Windows Key Shortcuts for Windows 10 You Might Find Handy 

Here are some Windows Key shortcuts we think you’ll find useful. Try them – you’ll remember the ones you use the most. So if you find some you like, keep using them until they become a habit. 

Windows Key – Opens the Windows 10 Start Menu

Windows Key + PrtScn – Take screenshot

Windows Key + . (period) – Opens Emoji Panel

Windows Key + a number key – Opens the corresponding taskbar shortcut (number 1 being the first shortcut on the left, number 9 being the 9th shortcut from the left on the taskbar.)

Windows Key + L – Lock your PC

Windows Key + Tab – Switch between open apps

Windows Key + A – Open Action Center

Windows Key + C – Open Cortana voice search

Windows Key + E – Open File Explorer

Windows Key + F – Open Feedback Hub

Windows Key + G – Open Windows 10 Game Bar

Windows Key + I – Opens Settings

Windows Key + K – Connect to wireless devices

Windows Key + L – Lock your PC

Windows Key + M – Minimize all open windows

Windows Key + Q – Opens Cortana / Taskbar search

Windows Key + R – Open Run dialog

Windows Key + S – Open Cortana text search

Windows Key + T – Tab though taskbar icons one at a time from left to right

Windows Key + U – Opens Ease of Access

Windows Key + W – Opens Windows Ink Workspace

Windows Key + X – Opens Windows 10 Power Menu (Same as right-clicking Start button)