Use these Windows keystroke shortcuts to handle common activities in applications, such as cutting and pasting text, as well as actions in Windows such as displaying the Action Center, quickly and easily.
| Key or Keystroke Combination |
Effect |
|---|
| Ctrl+X |
Cuts the selected text or object |
| Ctrl+C |
Copies the selected text or object |
| Ctrl+V |
Pastes copied or cut text or object |
| Ctrl+Z |
Undoes the previous action |
| Alt+Tab |
Switches between currently open apps |
| Windows Key |
Displays the Start menu |
| Win+S |
Opens Cortana |
| Win+C |
Opens Cortana in Listening mode |
| Win+I |
Display the Settings window |
| Win+L |
Display the lock screen |
| Win+A |
Display the Action Center |
| Win+E |
Display File Explorer |
| Win+Tab |
Display Task View |
