Essential Windows Shortcuts for Improved Productivity
Browser Tab Switching:
Switch to the next tab: Ctrl + Tab
Switch to the previous tab: Ctrl + Shift + Tab
Switch to a specific tab (1 to 8): Ctrl + (1 to 8)
Switch to the last tab: Ctrl + 9
Window Management:
Switch between open windows: Alt + Tab
Cycle backward through open windows: Alt + Shift + Tab
Minimize the current window: Win + Down Arrow
Maximize or restore the current window: Win + Up Arrow
Snap a window to the left or right side of the screen: Win + Left/Right Arrow
Move a window to a different monitor: Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow
Close the current window: Alt + F4
General Shortcuts:
Copy selected item: Ctrl + C
Cut selected item: Ctrl + X
Paste selected item: Ctrl + V
Undo action: Ctrl + Z
Redo action: Ctrl + Y
Select all items: Ctrl + A
Find: Ctrl + F
Save: Ctrl + S
Task Manager:
Open Task Manager: Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Close the current task or process: Alt + F4
Desktop Navigation:
Show desktop: Win + D
Switch between virtual desktops: Win + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow
Developer Tools:
Open Developer Tools:
Chrome, Edge, Opera: Ctrl + Shift + I
Firefox: Ctrl + Shift + K
Some laptops or keyboards: Fn + F12
Find in Developer Tools: Ctrl + F
Hard Refresh Shortcut:
Ctrl + Shift + R
This shortcut can be handy when you're developing or debugging web applications and need to ensure that you're viewing the most up-to-date version of a webpage