{"id":234698,"date":"2021-12-17T17:38:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T12:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/?p=234698"},"modified":"2021-12-17T18:29:20","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T12:59:20","slug":"windows-11-shortcut-keys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/tech\/windows-11-shortcut-keys\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 update: Unique keyboard shortcut keys every user should know, check how to use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ever since Microsoft has released the new updated version of its operating system (OS) Windows 11, people are keen to know the new and its unique shortcut keys to operate their system smoothly and quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bill Gates owned tech giant Microsoft released Windows 11 on October 5, 2021. It took almost 6 years for the company to develop the new version of the operating system and then release it for the users. However, Windows 11 does not support all laptops, especially those laptops which are the old models or, low on RAM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows 11 has come up with some amazing features and unique shortcut keys that are especially available for Windows 11 users. From a simple User Interface (UI), brand new start menu, new taskbar, and many new widgets, Windows 11 with such features will allow users to run their system smoothly and instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shortcut keys for Windows 11<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows key + A<\/strong>: With this shortcut, you can open the Quick Settings panel which will let you turn Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, aeroplane mode, and more features on or off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows key + E<\/strong>: This shortcut will navigate you to open File Explorer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows key + G<\/strong>: This opens the Xbox Game Bar enabling you to record videos, take screenshots, and access various features while playing a game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows key + I<\/strong>: This will open the Settings app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows key + L<\/strong>: This will lock your PC without closing all your opened apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows key + Tab<\/strong>: This shortcut will open Task View and display all your open apps as well as your virtual desktops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alt + Tab<\/strong>: Tab this shortcut to switch to your last active window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows key + Up arrow<\/strong>: Maximize the active window to the entire desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows key + Alt + Up arrow<\/strong>: This new shortcut in Windows 11 snaps the active window to the top half of your monitor enabling you to choose an app to snap on the bottom half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows key + Down arrow<\/strong>: This sets the active window to a smaller size if it\u2019s maximized or hides the window into the taskbar if it\u2019s not maximized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-with-android-11-launched-check-features-price-and-specs\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-with-android-11-launched-check-features-price-and-specs\/\">Xiaomi TV Stick 4K with Android 11 launched, check features, price, and specs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/author\/apnnewsdesk\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alt + D<\/strong>: Let you navigate the address bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ctrl + E or Ctrl + F or F3<\/strong>: To open the search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ctrl + mouse scroll wheel<\/strong>: This changes the size of the folder and file icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ctrl + Shift + N<\/strong>: Use this shortcut to create a new folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alt + Enter<\/strong>: Show properties of the selected file or folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows key + (number)<\/strong>: Use this shortcut to start the app pinned to the taskbar as per their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ctrl + Shift + left mouse click<\/strong>: This will start the selected app to run as an administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shift + right mouse click<\/strong>: with this shortcut, it will start the window menu for the selected app<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;Rahul Gandhi Comes From A Family That Never Gets Scared,&quot; 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