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Top 20 Hidden Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You Never Knew Existed

Level up your productivity with these lesser-known combos. Save them, share them, and use them daily...

Level up your productivity with these lesser-known combos. Save them, share them, and use them daily!



💡 How to read shortcuts: Win = Windows key, Ctrl = Control, Alt = Alt, Shift = Shift, ←/→/↑/↓ = Arrow keys.

Open Emoji & Symbols Panel 😎

Win + . / Win + ;

Instantly insert emojis, kaomoji, and symbols anywhere you can type.

Restart Graphics Driver

Win + Ctrl + Shift + B

Fix black screens or freezes without rebooting the PC.

Instant Screenshot (Snip & Sketch)

Win + Shift + S

Capture a region, window, or full screen and annotate quickly.

Open Task Manager Directly

Ctrl + Shift + Esc

Skip the Ctrl+Alt+Del screen and go straight to Task Manager.

Start Screen Recording

Win + Alt + R

Record your screen via Xbox Game Bar—great for quick demos.

Create a New Virtual Desktop

Win + Ctrl + D

Separate workspaces for focus and minimal clutter.

Switch Between Virtual Desktops

Win + Ctrl + ← / →

Glide between multiple desktops instantly.

Close Current Virtual Desktop

Win + Ctrl + F4

Close a desktop without losing your open apps.

Open Task View

Win + Tab

View open windows and desktops in one place.

Full Screenshot (Auto-Save)

Win + PrtScn

Saves to Pictures > Screenshots automatically.

Active Window Screenshot

Alt + PrtScn

Capture just the current window to clipboard.

Reset GPU Driver (Alt Method)

Win + Ctrl + Shift + B

Same as #2—handy to list near other capture tools.

Lock Your PC

Win + L

Step away safely—locks to the sign-in screen.

Open Xbox Game Bar

Win + G

Record, capture, and check performance overlays.

Open File Explorer

Win + E

Jump straight to Explorer from anywhere.

Switch Apps Fast

Alt + Tab

Hold Alt, tap Tab to cycle; release to switch.

Reopen Closed Browser Tab

Ctrl + Shift + T

Works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox—life saver for accidents.

Snap Windows

Win + ↑ / ↓ / ← / →

Dock windows to sides, corners, or maximize/minimize.

Permanently Delete (Bypass Bin)

Shift + Delete

Deletes immediately—use with caution.

Open Power User Menu

Win + X

Quick access to Device Manager, Disk Management, Terminal, and more.

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