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    1 min read 3 stepsApril 2, 2026Verified April 2026

    Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

    Speed up with key combinations.

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    Category
    Tips & Tricks
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    3
    Topics covered
    windows
    keyboard
    1

    Basics

    ~15s
    Ctrl+C copy, Ctrl+X cut, Ctrl+V paste, Ctrl+Z undo.
    2

    Switch windows

    ~15s
    Alt+Tab cycles through open windows.
    3

    Lock screen

    ~15s
    ⊞ Win+L locks instantly. Always do when stepping away.

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