Important Useful Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows OS
Copy, paste, and other general keyboard shortcuts Press this key To do this Ctrl + X Cut the selected item Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert) Copy the selected item Ctrl + V (or Shift + Insert) Paste the selected item Ctrl + Z Undo an action Alt + Tab Switch between open apps Alt + F4 Close the active item, or exit the active app Windows logo key + L Lock your PC Windows logo key + D Display and hide the desktop F2 Rename the selected item F3 Search for a file or folder in File Explorer F4 Display the address bar list in File Explorer F5 Refresh the active window F6 Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop F10 Activate the Menu bar in the active app Alt + F8