From Windows 8 onwards Microsoft has started to customize the user interface to suit touch screens.
So there are now, new apps, new options and many UI changes that make it more usable on touch screen devices.
Desktop users on the other hand still use the traditional keyboard and mouse. For them, keyboard shortcuts are the most useful and the fastest way to implementation of their daily activities, as the mouse requires scrolling in a work environment designed for touchscreens.
Below we describe 10 keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10 that everyone should know about.
Win + E - Opens Explorer.
Win + D - Minimize all windows.
Win + R - Open the familiar RUN dialog box. It's the fastest way to access Windows 10.
Win + Ctrl + D - create a new virtual desktop.
Win + Tab – virtual management Desktops or open the task view.
Win + A – Open Action Center to view notifications from functional system and your applications.
Win + K - Open the connections flyout. Useful when you need to quickly connect to a device.
Win + X - Open the power user menu. This menu has shortcuts to useful tools and system administration functions.
CTRL + SHIFT + 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 - Shortcuts for File Explorer that change the view of its contents. The table below contains the keyboard shortcuts and what exactly they do.
Shortcut |
View to File Explorer |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Shift + 1 | Extra Large Pictures |
| Ctrl + Shift + 2 | Large icons |
| Ctrl + Shift + 3 | Medium Icons |
| Ctrl + Shift + 4 | Small Icons |
| Ctrl + Shift + 5 | List |
| Ctrl + Shift + 6 | Details |
| Ctrl + Shift + 7 | Tiles |
| Ctrl + Shift + 8 | Content |
Ctrl + + - In File Explorer, Click on any file or folder and press Ctrl + and the plus key on your keyboard. All columns will come in a size that fits! You may need to press the "+" key on your keyboard numeric keypad.
Using these shortcuts, you can improve your productivity and use Windows 10 more efficiently.
