Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Worth Remembering

You do not need to memorise dozens of shortcuts. Start with a few that match work you already do every day.

Move around Windows

Windows key + E opens File Explorer; Windows key + I opens Settings; Alt + Tab switches apps. Windows key + D shows the desktop, and Windows key + L locks the screen when you step away.

Manage windows and problems

Windows key + Left Arrow or Right Arrow snaps the current window. Windows key + Tab opens Task View. Ctrl + Shift + Esc opens Task Manager when you need to see running apps.

Capture and paste

Windows key + Shift + S opens the screenshot selection overlay. Windows key + V opens clipboard history if enabled. Avoid using clipboard history for sensitive information on a shared computer.

Pick three shortcuts and practise them for a week; add more only when those feel natural.

Further reading: Microsoft Support: multitasking.