Cuyahoga Tech cheat sheet · Windows
Windows desktop
- Show or hide the desktop⊞ WinD
- Open File Explorer⊞ WinE
- Lock the computer⊞ WinL
- Open Settings⊞ WinI
- Open the clipboard history⊞ WinV
- Capture part of the screen to the clipboardShift⊞ WinS
- Open the emoji panel⊞ Win.
- Open Task View⊞ WinTab
- Open the Run box⊞ WinR
- Open the Quick Link menu (same as right-clicking Start)⊞ WinX
- Open notifications and the calendar⊞ WinN
- Snap the window to the left half⊞ Win←
- Snap the window to the right half⊞ Win→
- Maximize the window⊞ Win↑
- Switch between open windowsAltTab
- Close the active windowAltF4
- Open Task ManagerCtrlShiftEsc
- Rename the selected file (File Explorer)F2
- Make a new folder (File Explorer)CtrlShiftN
Sources: Microsoft Support: Keyboard shortcuts in Windows. Checked 10 October 2026. cuyahogatech.com