The best keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10
- Move window: With [Win] + [arrow keys] you can move the current window on the desktop. For example, [Win] + [Left Arrow] will land your window on the left half of the desktop. Then press [Win] + [Arrow key down], the window is minimized to a quarter.
- Task change: As known from earlier Windows versions, you can use [Alt] + [Tab] to switch between the open programs. The task view, which is called up with [Win] + [Tab], is similar.
- Virtual desktop: A new feature in Windows 10 is the virtual desktop. With [Win] + [Ctrl] + [D] you can extend your desktop. In another article, well show you how to make perfect use of virtual desktops .
- Notifications: With [Win] + [A] you show the info center. There you can make further settings. You can find out how to customize the info center here .
- Search: With [Win] + [S] you start a direct search.
- Easier operation: If certain screen contents seem too small for you, open the screen magnifier with [Win] + [+]. If you need further operating concepts, you will find the voice output or the on-screen keyboard under [Win] + [U].
- Create screenshot: With the key combination [Win] + [Print] a screenshot is saved in the "Pictures" folder.
In another practical tip, we will show you hidden functions in Windows 10 .
