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Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

10 built-in Windows shortcuts that help busy professionals work faster every day.

Work faster, click less, and get more done

Whether you're reviewing plans on a construction site, toggling between CAD files in an architecture office, managing donor lists at a nonprofit, or juggling casework in a legal practice, you rely on your computer to move fast.

10 Shortcuts to Know

  • Win + E — Open File Explorer instantly.
  • Win + I — Open Settings fast: displays, devices, updates, troubleshooting.
  • Win + V — View clipboard history and paste exactly what you need.
  • Win + . — Open the emoji panel for Teams, Slack, or emails.
  • Ctrl + Shift + T — Reopen your last closed browser tab.
  • Win + L — Lock your computer quickly when you step away from your desk.
  • Ctrl + F — Find text quickly inside long webpages, spreadsheets, or documents.
  • Win + D — Minimize all windows and clear the clutter instantly.
  • Ctrl + A — Select everything at once.
  • Ctrl + Shift + V — Paste as plain text with no weird formatting issues.

Shortcut information sourced from Microsoft Windows Tips. Goodwin PC is an independent IT services provider and is not affiliated with Microsoft.

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