The latest articles on Forem by Saud Ur Rehman (@saudurrehman). https://forem.com/saudurrehman https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1227779%2F0515d4df-5f07-4edc-ba7c-7ad8d3948f6f.png https://forem.com/saudurrehman en Saud Ur Rehman Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:05:51 +0000 https://forem.com/saudurrehman/boost-your-workflow-essential-windows-shortcuts-for-productivity-3cg6 https://forem.com/saudurrehman/boost-your-workflow-essential-windows-shortcuts-for-productivity-3cg6 <h2> General Shortcuts: </h2> <ul> <li> <code>Ctrl + C</code>: Copy selected items.</li> <li> <code>Ctrl + X</code>: Cut selected items.</li> <li> <code>Ctrl + V</code>: Paste copied/cut items.</li> <li> <code>Ctrl + Z</code>: Undo the last action.</li> <li> <code>Ctrl + Y</code>: Redo the last undone action.</li> <li> <code>Ctrl + A</code>: Select all items.</li> <li> <code>Ctrl + F</code>: Search for a file or folder.</li> <li> <code>Ctrl + S</code>: Save the current document or file.</li> <li> <code>Ctrl + P</code>: Print the current document.</li> </ul> <h2> Window Management: </h2> <p><code>Alt + Tab</code>: Switch between open applications.<br> <code>Win + D</code>: Show desktop or minimize/restores all windows.<br> <code>Win + L</code>: Lock the computer.<br> <code>Win + Arrow Keys</code>: Snap windows to the left, right, or maximize/minimize.<br> <code>Alt + F4</code>: Close the active window or shut down a computer.</p> <h2> File Explorer: </h2> <p><code>Alt + Enter or Alt + Double-click</code>: Open the Properties of the selected file or folder.<br> <code>Ctrl + Shift + Esc</code>: Open Task Manager.<br> <code>F2</code>: Rename the selected item.<br> <code>Ctrl + Shift + N</code>: Create a new folder.</p> <h2> Web Browsing (in browsers): </h2> <p><code>Ctrl + T</code>: Open a new tab.<br> <code>Ctrl + W</code>: Close the current tab.<br> <code>Ctrl + Shift + T</code>: Reopen the last closed tab.<br> <code>Ctrl + Tab or Ctrl + Shift + Tab</code>: Switch between open tabs.</p> <h2> System Shortcuts: </h2> <p><code>Win + E</code>: Open File Explorer.<br> <code>Win + R</code>: Open the Run dialog.<br> <code>Win + I</code>: Open Settings.<br> <code>Win + Pause/Break</code>: Open System Properties.<br> <code>Ctrl + Shift + Esc</code>: Open Task Manager directly.</p> shorcut productivity webdev beginners