Windows 11 Cheat Sheet

Here’s a cheat sheet for Windows 11 covering some common tasks and features:

Start Menu

Open Start Menu:

  • Click on the Windows icon or press Win key.

Taskbar

Move Taskbar:

  • Right-click on an empty space on the taskbar, go to “Taskbar settings,” and toggle “Lock the taskbar.”

Virtual Desktops

Create Virtual Desktop:

  • Win + Tab, then click on “New desktop.”

Snap Windows

Snap Window to Left/Right:

  • Win + Left/Right arrow key.

File Explorer

Open File Explorer:

  • Win + E.

Search

Open Search:

  • Win + S.

Settings

Open Settings:

  • Win + I.

Action Center

Open Action Center:

  • Win + A.

Task View

Open Task View:

  • Win + Tab.

Snipping Tool

Open Snipping Tool:

  • Win + Shift + S.

Window Management

Minimize/Maximize Window:

  • Win + Down/Up arrow key.

Clipboard

Access Clipboard History:

  • Win + V.

System Tray

Customize System Tray Icons:

  • Right-click on the taskbar, go to “Taskbar settings,” and click on “Select which icons appear on the taskbar.”

Cortana

Open Cortana:

  • Win + C.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Show All Keyboard Shortcuts:

  • Win + /.

Window Snap Assist

Enable/Disable Snap Assist:

  • Win + D (Toggle between desktop and open windows).

Night Light

Toggle Night Light:

  • Win + A, then click on “Night light.”

Power Menu

Open Power Menu:

  • Win + X.

Task Manager

Open Task Manager:

  • Ctrl + Shift + Esc.

Lock Screen

Lock Computer:

  • Win + L.

This cheat sheet provides some basic shortcuts and features for Windows 11.