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Useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts
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These shortcuts work everywhere in Windows and can save you a lot of time.
⌨️ Essential Shortcuts
| Shortcut | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+C / Ctrl+V | Copy / Paste |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo |
| Ctrl+Shift+V | Paste without formatting |
| Win+L | 🔒 Lock your computer |
| Win+E | 📁 Open File Explorer |
| Win+D | Show desktop (minimize everything) |
| Win+Shift+S | ✂️ Screenshot (Snipping Tool) |
| Alt+Tab | Switch between open windows |
| Win+← / Win+→ | Snap window to half of screen |
| Ctrl+Shift+Esc | Open Task Manager |
| Win+V | 📋 Clipboard history |
| Win+. | 😀 Emoji picker |
💡 Tip: The most impactful shortcut to learn: Win+Shift+S for screenshots. You'll use it every day.