Our Favorite Windows 10 Windows Key Shortcuts
Everyone uses their computers in different ways. We’re shortcut fans; anything that saves time is welcome. If you’re not using Windows Key shortcuts you’re missing out. Windows Key shortcuts can save you time, but only if you use them. And yes, you’ve seen this tip before, but Windows Keys shortcuts are time-savers, and easily forgotten if you don’t use them. So, this is a reminder that these 10 Windows key shortcuts will save you time.
We put our heads together and came up with a list of what we think are the ten most useful Windows Key shortcuts. These are the Windows Key shortcuts we use most often, and we hope you find these shortcuts useful too!
| Windows Key + E | Opens File Explorer |
| Windows Key + i | Opens Windows 10 Settings |
| Windows Key + L | Locks the PC and allows you to switch accounts (works only on computers that have more than one user account. |
| Windows Key + D | Shows the Windows Desktop |
| Windows Key + U | Opens Ease of Access Center |
| Windows Key + X | Opens the Start button Right-click Menu |
| Windows Key + Q | Opens Taskbar search |
| Windows Key + W | Opens Windows 10 Workspace (Sticky Notes, Sketchpad, Screen Sketch) |
| Windows Key + R | Opens a Run dialog |
| Windows Key +. | Windows Key plus the period key opens the Windows 10 Emoji pad. |
Using Windows Key shortcuts is a great way to save time. Do you use Windows Key shortcuts as much as we do?