| Shortcut Key combination | Action |
| Windows key + A | Open Action center |
| Windows key + C | Open Cortana in listening mode |
| Windows key + D | Display and hide the desktop |
| Windows key + E | Open File Explorer |
| Windows key + H | Open the Share charm |
| Windows key + I | Open Settings |
| Windows key + L | Lock your PC or switch accounts |
| Windows key + S | Open Search |
| Windows key + Number | Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
| Windows key + PrtScn | Capture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder |
| Windows key + Shift + Up arrow | Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen |
| Windows key + Tab | Open Task view |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager |
| Alt +Tab Switch | between open apps |
| Windows key + Arrow key S | nap app windows left, right, corners, maximize, or minimize |
| Windows key + Comma | Temporarily peek at the desktop |
| Windows key + Ctrl +D | Add a virtual desktop |
| Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow | Switch between virtual desktops |
| Windows key + Enter | Open Narrator |
| Windows key + Home | Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke) |