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Best Windows 11 Shortcuts: 50 Most Used Right Now
Take a closer look and boost productivity
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Updated onOctober 11, 2023
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If you spend a lot of time on your computerusing the keyboard, either for work or study, then knowing keyboard shortcuts gives you an edge to do things quickly andboosts your productivity.
Windows 11is the latest operating system offered by Microsoft, and it sure does come with plenty of options that will enhance your productivity.
From resizing a window to minimizing it to closing a window to opening the Run command, etc., a keyboard shortcut is available for basically everything that will keep you from reaching for your mouse.
In this guide, we will share some of the best Windows 11 shortcuts that will help you swiftly navigate your Windows 11 PC simply by using keyboard combinations. So, let us check them out.
How do I create a shortcut in Windows 11?
Although Windows 11 comes with many keyboard shortcuts, most of which you won’t find the need to use, did you know that you can also create a keyboard shortcut of your own in Windows 11?
But there is a catch. Windows 11 doesn’t offer a native way of creating custom keyboard shortcuts. Instead, thanks to the versatility Windows OS provides, you can take the help of third-party software called WinHotKey.
If you are interested, check out the steps below to learn how to use WinHotKey to create Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts.
Using the WinHotKey application, you can set keyboard shortcuts to open third-party apps and Windows programs.
If interested, check out this guide to understand why thekeyboard starts doing shortcutson its own.
What are the most used Windows 11 shortcuts?
Newly added Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts
Windows key combo shortcuts
File Explorer shortcuts
Most useful keyboard shortcuts
Accessibility keyboard shortcuts
How can I fix Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts not working?
While there are a plethora of keyboard shortcuts available to use in Windows 11, you may come across an issue that prevents you from using them.
There can be several reasons behind the Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts not working problem. However, below are some quick solutions that could help you fix the issue on your end.
If you want toadd emojis to your Outlook email, read this guide to find step-by-step instructions.
When theAlt + Shift shortcut is not working, read this guide to fix it or to find alternatives.
That’s all from this guide. Let us know in the comments below which keyboard shortcuts are the ones that you make use of every day or commonly use.
More about the topics:keyboard,Windows 11
Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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