How do I virtual desktops?

Windows+Ctrl+D creates a new virtual desktop. Windows+Ctrl+Left/Right Arrow switches between them. Windows+Ctrl+F4 closes the current desktop. Great for separating work and personal tasks.

How do I window management?

Windows+D shows/hides the desktop. Alt+F4 closes the active window. Windows+Tab opens Task View showing all windows. Alt+Tab switches between open windows.

How do I screenshot and recording?

Windows+Shift+S opens the Snipping Tool for screenshots. Windows+G opens the Game Bar for screen recording (works for any app, not just games).

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1 min read 6 stepsApril 2, 2026Verified April 2026

Advanced Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

Go beyond copy-paste with these power-user keyboard combinations from Microsoft.

At a Glance

Virtual desktops

~15s

⊞ Win+Ctrl+D creates a new virtual desktop. ⊞ Win+Ctrl+Left/Right Arrow switches between them. ⊞ Win+Ctrl+F4 closes the current desktop. Great for separating work and personal tasks.

Window management

~15s

⊞ Win+D shows/hides the desktop. Alt+F4 closes the active window. ⊞ Win+Tab opens Task View showing all windows. Alt+Tab switches between open windows.

Clipboard history

~15s

⊞ Win+V opens Clipboard History — see everything you have copied recently, not just the last item. Pin often used items so they stay in the list.

File Explorer power moves

~15s

⊞ Win+E opens File Explorer. Ctrl+Shift+N creates a new folder. F2 renames the selected item. F5 refreshes. Alt+Up Arrow goes up one folder level.

Quick Link menu

~15s

⊞ Win+X opens the Quick Link menu with shortcuts to Device Manager, Disk Management, Terminal, Task Manager, and other power tools.

Screenshot and recording

~15s

⊞ Win+Shift+S opens the Snipping Tool for screenshots. ⊞ Win+G opens the Game Bar for screen recording (works for any app, not just games).

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