Winkey Shortcuts: Windows Key Shortcuts List & Tool to Create

Shortcut keys are a convenient way to access and open various computer utilities. There are multiple key combinations on the keyboard. This article mainly introduces some commonly used Win key shortcuts and how to create your own Win key shortcuts.

The Win key refers to the Windows key on the computer keyboard, and the difference between it and the other keys is the Microsoft Windows logo. The Win key shortcut key helps access utilities related to the Windows operating system. The most basic operation is to just press the Windows key to open the Start menu. In the following, I will list several Windows key shortcuts.

Win key shortcut keys in Windows 10/11

Since there are many Windows key shortcuts, you can read the table below and try to remember the most commonly used shortcuts according to your needs.

Win key shortcut keys	Function
Windows B	Select the first item in the lower right corner of the taskbar. If the first icon is a system tray, pressing Windows B will select the system tray. You can then use the arrow keys to toggle the selection.
Window D	Minimize all windows and return to the desktop. You can press Windows D again to cancel the operation.
Windows M	Minimize all open windows.
Windows E	Open File Explorer on your computer.
Windows F	Open the Feedback Center, a tool designed by Microsoft to report errors.
Windows L	Lock your computer.
Windows R	Opens the Run dialog box.
Windows U	In Windows 10, open Easy Access in Settings. In Windows 11, open the Accessibility settings.
Windows X	Open the Quick Links menu to provide you with quick access to Device Manager, Disk Management, Task Manager, and other utilities.
Windows S	Open the Windows search box.
Windows Left Arrow Key	Snap the application or window to the left.
Windows Right Arrow Key	Snap the application or window to the right.
Windows "-" button	Shrink the screen.
Windows " " button	Zoom in the screen.
Windows Shift M	Restore the minimized window to the desktop.

In addition to Windows key shortcuts, there are many other key combinations, such as Ctrl Z undoing operations, Ctrl X cutting selected content to the clipboard, Alt Tab switching between open applications, and more. You can read this article to learn about different key combinations.

How to create a new Windows key shortcut key

The above table lists some commonly used Win key shortcut keys. In addition to these key combinations, you can also try to create personalized Windows key shortcuts.

To create your own Win key shortcuts, you may need to rely on third-party tools such as PowerToys developed by Microsoft. This tool supports Windows 10 and later operating systems. Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities. Keyboard manager is a powerful feature of this tool. You can use it to remap the keys and create your own keyboard shortcuts.

Summarize

For geeks, using key combinations is very convenient and improves their efficiency in operating computers. The Win key shortcuts work well in accessing different Windows utilities and configuring desktop windows.

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Hopefully this article can give you some inspiration and further knowledge about Windows key shortcut keys.

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