Windows: Hidden Shortcuts and Tricks

Secret Windows features and shortcuts that boost your productivity.

At a Glance

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See everything you've copied recently and paste from any previous clipboard item.

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Opens Snipping Tool for instant screen capture without opening the full app.

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Press ⊞ Win+Period to open the emoji picker and insert emojis anywhere — even in emails.

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Instantly minimize all windows to show the desktop. Press again to restore everything.

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Grab a window title bar and shake it to minimize all other windows. Shake again to restore.

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