Windows 11, like its predecessors, offers a set of keyboard shortcuts to simplify and speed up the use of certain functions. Designed to compensate for mouse use, these keyboard shortcuts save valuable time, especially for users looking to optimize their productivity.
Indeed, using keyboard shortcuts is an effective way to quickly perform tasks that would normally require a few clicks. Although there are dozens of different combinations, some of them are especially useful to get started. We’ve selected the top ten shortcuts in Windows 11, divided into four key categories: text manipulation, window and application management, access and quick navigation, and screenshots.
Whether you’re a novice or a power user, these shortcuts will help you speed up and simplify your everyday actions, transforming your Windows 11 experience into a smoother, more intuitive interface.
Windows 11, basic keyboard shortcuts
Text manipulation
- Copy machine : Ctrl + C
- Cut out : Ctrl + X
- Caller : Ctrl + V
Windows and application management
- Maximize the active window : F11 or Windows + up arrow
- Switch between open applications : Alt + Tab
- Open the Quick Links menu : Windows + X
- Open the task view : Windows + Tab
Quick access and navigation
- Show/hide desktop : Windows + D
- Lock the computer : Windows + L
Screenshot (depending on hardware)
- Take a screenshot : Windows + Screenshot or Fn + Windows + Space
