Amazing Windows Shortcuts You Aren't Using

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  • @LeilaGharani
    @LeilaGharani  Рік тому +6

    Grab your copy of the free PDF cheat sheet for Windows Shortcuts here 👉 pages.xelplus.com/windows-shortcuts-file

    • @Rasira2023
      @Rasira2023 Рік тому

      I hate excel and sitting infront of corporate computers-it was a HUGE WASTE OF MY LIFE TO BE EMPLOYED AND STARING AT EXCEL SHEETS THE WHOLE DAY.Now i am self employed and walk out more and deal with situations rather than staring at screens.Shame on you for making people lazy with SCREENS

    • @raheemsh
      @raheemsh 11 місяців тому

      Win + Z to arrange open windows as you like

  • @bird271828
    @bird271828 Рік тому +40

    Clipboard history at 00:52 is gold. Thank you❤

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  Рік тому +4

      Using it every day since it was released :)

    • @MarkoVukovic0
      @MarkoVukovic0 Рік тому +6

      Before this was a feature, I bought software to do the same thing. Now, whenever I show this to colleagues and friends, their minds are blown. End result, people bring me coffee for more nuggets 🤣

    • @biddybop8515
      @biddybop8515 Рік тому

      Ikr 🧡

    • @simona7517
      @simona7517 Рік тому +1

      Agreed, shocked I didn't know about this one.

  • @Wassssupp
    @Wassssupp Рік тому +39

    Windows + Shift + S for the snip it tool, great combo with the windows + V clipboard shortcut. Windows + H for the speech to text tool, great for notes or slow typers!

    • @newtoth85
      @newtoth85 Рік тому +1

      Now you can also set the Print Screen key to bring up the snipping tool in accessibility settings

    • @Windy254
      @Windy254 9 місяців тому

      yeah win + H is pretty great

    • @laggmonstret
      @laggmonstret 6 днів тому

      @@newtoth85 Now you can also disable the Prints Screen to bring up the snipping tool since Microsoft made it defautl for some stupid reason! I want to change the shortcuts to what I want.

  • @jwf3148
    @jwf3148 Рік тому +3

    I've been demoted. I was a know-it-all, but I didn't know some of these short-cuts. But now I do !!! I'm a know-it-all again !!! Thank you !!!

  • @Nitin2000
    @Nitin2000 Рік тому +52

    After using computers for 22 years, there are things that I am still learning! Thanks!!

    • @damienwilloughby
      @damienwilloughby Рік тому

      Simp

    • @lgvdbroek
      @lgvdbroek Рік тому +1

      No worries
      Not all tips were available 22 years ago.
      Most of the tips only apply recently
      So keep following her.

    • @timestoryx
      @timestoryx Рік тому +4

      Don't worries, Still remains 90% left to learn 😂😂😂

    • @alimuawia1761
      @alimuawia1761 Рік тому

      بچے ابھی تم نے سیکھا ہے کیا ہے!

    • @Goddibaba
      @Goddibaba Рік тому

      Bro, you are a Senior

  • @KiwiGran1
    @KiwiGran1 Рік тому +16

    Windows +E for File Explorer and Control+F to search (especially useful for finding specific words on a web page)

  • @mikakarpale
    @mikakarpale Рік тому +9

    Win+Shift+S to take a screenshot is one of my favorites.

    • @piusclement6108
      @piusclement6108 9 місяців тому

      Just learned about it. Computer shortcuts are not for everyone 👍👍

  • @Riz_
    @Riz_ Рік тому +24

    Hi Leila,
    I always appreciate shortcut key videos because they can often be so much quicker and easier to use. As a screen reader user I rely on them totally so it's nice to see that they are valued. If you pin programs to the taskbar at the bottom pressing windows key plus a number will launch that program, I use this all the time. So for instance I have Microsoft edge as the first program and to launch it from anywhere I just press Windows key plus 1. Also to jump to where the network icon and the volume control and such are just press Windows key plus B.

  • @jonasfermefors
    @jonasfermefors Рік тому +5

    I've been an IT professional for over 25 years and I use all of these except Ctrl + K which I will be using from now on! So, a good selection that should have something for most users.
    One I use a lot is Ctrl+Shift+N to create new folders in File Expolorer.

  • @ambius2
    @ambius2 Рік тому +17

    Another that I use a lot (but doesn't work everywhere) is CTRL + Shift + V
    It is a paste command but will strip out any formatting that a block of text has. This will help things copied from a webpage, etc, to paste into your new document or email without changing the way your document looks.
    But the one I use the most is CTRL + W. This will close your current tab in every browser I've used as well as many other programs (like Excel, photoshop, etc)
    or CTRL + T to open a new tab

    • @RomainVanAelst
      @RomainVanAelst Рік тому

      I wished this worked in OneNote, but alas

    • @aallcc5737
      @aallcc5737 9 днів тому

      Then CTRL + Tab to alternate between tabs.

  • @rory1653
    @rory1653 Рік тому +7

    One of the best windows shortcuts is Windows key + Shift + Left/Right arrow key. This will switch your open window to your other displays. For example I have 3 screens I use for work, usually if I wanted to take the open window to another display I would use the mouse to drag the window to the display I wanted to use.
    Using this shortcut it does the same thing: windows is on display 1, I press Win + Shift + Left Arrow window jumps to display 2, press it again window jumps to display 3.
    I guarantee when your colleagues see this in the office they will be very impressed.

    • @Barbie.7884
      @Barbie.7884 Рік тому

      I learned this a few months ago, I use it many times a day. I snap windows all over the screen, people always ask how I did that so fast. Magic!

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @Username-hb1qi
      @Username-hb1qi 11 місяців тому

      THANK YOU! I was doing this without the Shift and it's slower and asks to put something next to that window.

  • @angelawilliams1039
    @angelawilliams1039 Рік тому +1

    This entire video is worth watching for Windows + V. I have been looking for a way to do this for years. Once upon a time you could do this in most Microsoft applications. Thank you so much Leila.

  • @dougware5649
    @dougware5649 Рік тому +7

    This favorite shortcut is for the ISE/IDE editors for most languages: Ctrl+Alt+Up/Down - does a columnar selection so you can insert/edit/delete the same columns across multiple lines. This makes it easier to line up variable declarations and assignments together, adding legibility and maintainability.

  • @rickvogel8577
    @rickvogel8577 Рік тому +1

    Ctrl+tab and Ctrl+shift+tab for navigating tabs in a browser. Alt+tab for jumping back and forth quicker than windows+tab between two open windows/applications.
    Thank you for making this video btw... there's some goodies in there for sure.

  • @gnbyrne
    @gnbyrne Рік тому +1

    Ctrl+K & CTRL+Shift+T were new to me, will definitely be using. Thanks.

  • @s.baskaravishnu22
    @s.baskaravishnu22 4 місяці тому

    Many thanks for giving Windows 11 Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

  • @bobknip
    @bobknip Рік тому +39

    Favorite shortcut in Windows Explorer (the file manager): Ctrl+NumpadPlus: resize all columns to fit contents (once; it's not a setting). This only applies to the Details view.
    Shortcut to switch to details view: Ctrl+Shift+6. The same shortcut with other numbers switches to other views. I like Ctrl+Shift+2 for browsing image thumbnails.

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  Рік тому +5

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @bobknip
      @bobknip Рік тому +2

      ​@lgvdbroek Nowhere is the scope limited to shortcuts using the Windows key - including the title. This video actually contains shortcuts that do not use the Windows key. At the end she invites viewers to comment about "any other shortcuts you use a lot".
      What's your favorite shortcut?

    • @MR-backup
      @MR-backup Рік тому +1

      Ctrl+Z = Undo last action

    • @bobknip
      @bobknip Рік тому +2

      @@MR-backup Ctrl+Y = redo last undone action.

  • @TravysArtyst
    @TravysArtyst Рік тому +1

    Win+Shift+A selective screen shot. life saver!

  • @TheEddyrose1
    @TheEddyrose1 Рік тому +7

    Who said: "You can't teach an old dog new tricks"? I have been using computers for over 30 years and today I learned thanks to you, New Tricks! Thanks Leila 😍

  • @mgeorgeson24
    @mgeorgeson24 Рік тому

    favorite shortcuts:
    windows - shift -s snip its
    ctrl- shift - s (in browser) web capture
    windows - ⬅ or ➡ split screen multiple applications
    windows - v clipboard history, copy multiple, paste multiple
    windows- x select terminal(cmd prompt), device manager etc..
    I really like the windows- . didn't know about that,
    cheers

  • @awesh1986
    @awesh1986 Рік тому +1

    Your videos are always teaching some thing new. Thanks a ton Leila

  • @DocKotoga
    @DocKotoga Рік тому +1

    My favorite as a computer technician is Win + Break to get a first impression of the built-in hardware (which CPU / how much RAM)

  • @anthonybotting9799
    @anthonybotting9799 Рік тому +1

    Ms. Gharani: I just love your diction and enunciation - it has such clarity, and your explanations are pleasant to listen to. Thanks for these tips!

  • @AI-lover
    @AI-lover Рік тому +3

    Thanks for sharing Leila, I am all excited to use these new shortcuts (better late than never).
    I work with a big monitor at work and used to spend time resizing open windows. This was very tedious. Win+arrow keys worked like a charm in easily fitting windows to a specific part of the screen. For example, Select an open window and press Win+Right arrow to fit the window to the right half of the screen. My two cents on the win-shortcuts I found really helpful. Keep rocking!

  • @justinwduff
    @justinwduff Рік тому

    Windows + V is going to change my life. Thank you.

  • @hansc8433
    @hansc8433 Рік тому

    The best shortcut I know is holding down the power button for a couple of seconds. Works on all computers, but it’s the most satisfying on Windows PCs.

  • @vchandank
    @vchandank Рік тому

    Thanks Leila, learned new shortcuts that help in my day to day work.

  • @randallgreen4084
    @randallgreen4084 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this. I just don't take the time to learn these shortcuts and something like this, that highlights them, is perfect for reminding and learning.

  • @debbielaubscher4983
    @debbielaubscher4983 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant. I like the one Windows and + especially to zoom in on the formula bar when training students in Excel. Your training helps me so much! Thank you Leila.

  • @ajons190
    @ajons190 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Leila as ever. You're videos are so helpful and informative.

  • @WolvTach
    @WolvTach Рік тому +1

    great resume of useful Windows shortcuts. I use most of them on a daily basis and one I didn't see is Windows+Shift+S to take a quick screenshot on your clipboard. Thanks

  • @ethofmeyr
    @ethofmeyr Рік тому

    Thank you, just realised that the Win + V method can also be used to grab many points of info by copying each in turn and then pasting each in turn

  • @aaronwilson4258
    @aaronwilson4258 Рік тому +6

    I bound CTRL+TAB to the right scroll wheel button on my Logitech G502 mouse and CTRL+SHIFT+TAB to the left scroll wheel button. What this does is allows me to switch tabs in Chrome by tapping either side of my scroll wheel. It's by far my most used shortcut. I probably use it over 1000 times per day. It saves a lot of time, too, because you don't have to keep moving your cursor to the top bar to select what tab you want.

  • @andrewwmitchell
    @andrewwmitchell Рік тому +5

    What a great video Leila! I totally agree that everyone should be using these and I will be sharing this widely. I thought I new shortcuts pretty well but I only knew about half of these. My favourite new one you shared is the magnifier. I'm using it as I type this comment. I do a bit of training at work and this one is going to be SOOO useful. The "reopen tabs" one is even better than you talked about. It will even re-open closed browser windows (along with all the tabs in them)! Thanks for making such a useful and clear video Leila. ❤❤ your work.

  • @antique-bs8bb
    @antique-bs8bb Рік тому

    Great video - Control - Shift T has been a life saver many many times for me.

  • @chh8860
    @chh8860 Рік тому +4

    I always look forward to Thursday mornings with Prof Leila (while sipping a cup of hot coffee) and today was no different. 9 shortcuts presented, ... and I knew 2 ... 😬. But thanks to Prof Leila, I will soon be using several more.
    Thank you ... thank you ... thank you ... 😍😍😍
    PS
    At the 46 second mark " ... this is probably my son's most used shortcut ..." ... 🤭🤭

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, he wasn't so amused when he heard that 😁 Glad you found some new shortcuts!

  • @MikeFicher
    @MikeFicher 11 місяців тому

    Wow! Thank you! Exceptional, useful shortcuts!

  • @charanvantijn541
    @charanvantijn541 Рік тому

    Thanks! I learned new things after 30 years of being an IT professional.
    You might want to look at your arrow keys. Why do you have two keys for Up and none for Left in this video?

  • @andrewgunter6534
    @andrewgunter6534 Рік тому

    Window+V. Thanks for changing my life.

  • @richierich5369
    @richierich5369 Рік тому

    Since I'm having keyboard problems, I frequently use the windows plus H key to activate speech dictation.
    None of this was typed, it was all spoken into the computer's microphone. Neat.

  • @markofdistinction6094
    @markofdistinction6094 Рік тому

    In Microsoft Excel, I reprogrammed the keyboard to add many tasks that I do routinely. Write visual basic routines for frequently used tasks. Include a routine called Auto_Open(). This will execute every time the file is loaded. Then use the OnKey function to reprogram the keyboard.
    Sub Auto_open()
    Application.OnKey "^3", "HideExcel"
    End sub
    This example programmed the CMMD-3 keys to call the sub HideExcel .... which hides excel.
    Then save it as an .XLA file. Place this .XLA file in the XLStart folder for Excel
    Every time Excel is launched, the Auto_Open reads in all the OnKey commands that you programed ... it all happens in the background.

  • @techlitindia
    @techlitindia Рік тому

    Nice Leila Madam. Thankyou!
    These ones are completely new to me:
    1. Win + ,
    2. Win + +, Win + - and Win + Esc

  • @davidmills2900
    @davidmills2900 Рік тому

    Leila you're a genius. I didn't even know about most of these shortcuts! thanks for the post!

  • @udhay1977
    @udhay1977 Рік тому

    It opened many Windows .. Thank you very much 👌.

  • @knightmare62
    @knightmare62 Рік тому

    These are great, thanks Leila! Another one I use all the time as an AV operator iis Windows-i to open settings.

  • @camponotusalpinus
    @camponotusalpinus Рік тому +1

    Alt+Tab is a nice shortcut worth to mention. Great video as always!

  • @pauIo1179
    @pauIo1179 Рік тому

    After closing all aplications, you can press alt+F4 at desktop to launch the prompt to turn off PC. Very useful.

  • @KenChambers-g1c
    @KenChambers-g1c Рік тому +2

    Windows key + right/left arrow to split the screen in half to view side by side windows is one of my favorite's. By the way, I also learn from watching some the shortcuts you do on the screen without talking about them. For example with you have range of formulas and want to copy the top one down by just double clicking in the right corner (instead of pulling down the bold + sign).

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your tips!

    • @MrKizmo86
      @MrKizmo86 Рік тому

      Thank you! Just started work with multiple monitors, its been a nightmare trying to share the screens and apps. This solves it

  • @deltawing9
    @deltawing9 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Leila! Part of your hints I know and use but you always teach something new and useful.

  • @pantheratigris9963
    @pantheratigris9963 Рік тому

    My fav is ALT+F4 to close active apps and shutdown computer. Thanks for sharing these amazing shortcuts

  • @donsimonballe
    @donsimonballe Рік тому

    My favourite is windows + L. It has saved me so much time when I've needed to leave my computer at the office in a hurry.

  • @xskullbrain5608
    @xskullbrain5608 Рік тому +2

    Thanks so much for the video! Each one of your videos has been very educational and helpful. Have a great day, and don’t work too hard!

  • @TGEnglishandcomputer
    @TGEnglishandcomputer Рік тому

    Thank you so much, Leila, My favourite one is Window + P = screen shoot.
    Window + X is a great help.🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @JoaoSantos-jb7ul
    @JoaoSantos-jb7ul Рік тому

    Another excellent video, Leila! Thank you!

  • @EauRouge
    @EauRouge Рік тому +1

    One of my favourites: SCREEN CAPTURE
    WINDOWS + SHIFT + S

  • @martik778
    @martik778 Рік тому

    Great tips, a few I didn't know of. Thanks!

  • @simonsilva250
    @simonsilva250 Рік тому

    This video was seriously great. Thank you

  • @BigSykes
    @BigSykes 8 місяців тому

    This is such an amazing post! I really found that windows key + V very useful

  • @makisalimhussain2334
    @makisalimhussain2334 Рік тому +7

    Great Leila,
    I believe you missed window+shift+s
    This will allow to drag the mouse to make snap shot of any part of current screen

  • @Buharialtinee
    @Buharialtinee Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @piusclement6108
    @piusclement6108 9 місяців тому

    Windows , is a game changer ❤❤
    Windows . for Emoji never imagined it 👍👍
    Windows V for Clipboard history 👌👌
    Control K for Writing in search did not dream of it👌👌

  • @Windy254
    @Windy254 9 місяців тому

    Thanks I definitely learnt something new. The windows + v for clipboard and how many items you can store on there plus that we can pin something on there was really cool to learn and I can already see it being super useful to me in the future. I actually didn't know about alt + tab so thanks for teaching me that one too :P Some shortcuts that weren't mentioned here but I find useful are:
    - windows + E (opens file explorer)
    - windows + T (select apps on the taskbar)
    - windows + N (taskbar notifications)
    - windows + I (settings)
    - windows + ctrl + O (on-screen keyboard)

    • @LeilaGharani
      @LeilaGharani  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your shortcuts!

  • @BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp
    @BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp 8 місяців тому

    This has become one of my favorite channels these days.
    Careful - when you try Windows+L keys = your screen is locked. Good luck to find your way back.

  • @karthick6036
    @karthick6036 Рік тому

    Hi Guider,
    It's useful for me thanks you for your clear speech and explanation

  • @HamishJoy
    @HamishJoy Рік тому +10

    Wonderful. I knew a few of these, and I thought going in that I would already be aware of most shortcuts being discussed here. I was wrong - pleasantly surprised. Thank you. :)

  • @lorenakademar5267
    @lorenakademar5267 Рік тому

    Great shortcuts!!! very useful

  • @carlosdevaldes7456
    @carlosdevaldes7456 Рік тому

    Smart and gorgeous, thank you for all your help.

  • @Hari-wb5ds
    @Hari-wb5ds Рік тому

    Impressed 😍. Support from India 🎉

  • @chanravi
    @chanravi Рік тому

    Thank you madam. Request you to post the shortcuts as a cheat sheet which will be more helpful to all.

  • @ivanmamchych5802
    @ivanmamchych5802 Рік тому +2

    Thank you, Leila
    Great set of useful shortcuts.
    I also use often the combination of left WIN + SPACEBAR for switching the keyboard's languages (it works in W10 and higher)

  • @claudiinfl3475
    @claudiinfl3475 Рік тому

    Thank you. Those help a lot. 😊Especially the very first one to get to the desktop. I know to click the very right corner next to the time to get to it as well, but at work with two screens it somehow does not work all the time and minimising all windows by hand takes so much time.
    So thank you for that short cut.😊

  • @rabbiltube
    @rabbiltube Рік тому

    Ctrl+shift+Esc to open Task Manager is a good one when apps freeze and you need to force close. Old laptop woes, lol.

  • @canirmalchoudhary8173
    @canirmalchoudhary8173 Рік тому +1

    I learnt magnifier shortcut, also I recently learnt about M365 shortcut key- Ctrl+ Alt+ Shift+ Windows key. Also, I like Ctrl + L rather than Ctrl + K

  • @richardhay645
    @richardhay645 Рік тому +1

    Great. I use most of these shirtcuts regularly. Importat to note that if you click inside an excel Table however Ctl+Shift+T toggles the Total Row Off/On.

  • @konstantinosbarlas5698
    @konstantinosbarlas5698 Рік тому

    Wow! Nice video. I didn't know about some of these shortcuts!

  • @drbahsha
    @drbahsha Рік тому

    Thank you so much, these shortcut are really amazing.

  • @uthman.h
    @uthman.h Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, really learned a lot 🙏

  • @josefedericopresno6668
    @josefedericopresno6668 Рік тому

    Very useful, some were unknown.
    Thanks!

  • @BloominOnion1
    @BloominOnion1 Рік тому

    these are awesome, thanks Leila

  • @elijahajayi987
    @elijahajayi987 Рік тому

    Leila...this is good. I'd try these out. Thank you for always dishing out new tricks 👏

  • @glls8888
    @glls8888 Рік тому

    Win Shift S or Win P, thx for all ur gr8 tutorials

  • @biddybop8515
    @biddybop8515 Рік тому

    Handy as always, thank you

  • @pbrpb4735
    @pbrpb4735 Рік тому

    Thanks, very userful indeed.

  • @markandrow4010
    @markandrow4010 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Leila, great👌

  • @אביבגד
    @אביבגד Рік тому +2

    Hey,
    There is also the Windows icon together with an arrow down to reduce a window, or to the sides to reduce it to half a screen,
    There is also the Windows icon along with a number, which opens the program that is closest to the Windows icon on the taskbar, for example, the Windows icon + 3 will open the program number 3 that is on the taskbar. (where 1 is the program attached to the Windows icon)

  • @SkiAdventurer
    @SkiAdventurer Рік тому +2

    The one I probably use the most lately is Windows and an arrow to split my screen. I might have 2 large and a notebook screen, but there are times it's nice to have items side by side on one of the larger screens.

  • @jonatasgoulart3116
    @jonatasgoulart3116 Рік тому

    You are wonderful, aways sharing amazing things, thanks for that

  • @miguelangelponce8553
    @miguelangelponce8553 Рік тому

    Great tips Leila, thanks a lot , greetins from México

  • @mozammelhoque7660
    @mozammelhoque7660 Рік тому

    Every time I learn new things by watching your videos. Great work. Keep doing that. 👍

  • @aleksandarmonar6699
    @aleksandarmonar6699 Рік тому

    Win+Shift+S activates the scissors tool... One of my frequently used.... I also use Win+ arrows keys... Thank you

  • @Jocedu06
    @Jocedu06 Рік тому +1

    Win +/- is awsome will use it ! Thanks

  • @dixonstroi
    @dixonstroi Рік тому +3

    Win + L is going to save me two keystrokes every time I leave my desk. So it's accurate to say, that, in certain circumstances, this video has boosted my productivity by 100%.

  • @spybungo
    @spybungo Рік тому

    Learning every day!

  • @allsaka
    @allsaka Рік тому

    Thanks! Didn't know about win+"+"

  • @getrich01
    @getrich01 Рік тому

    Eye Opener.
    Thanks.
    ❤‍🔥

  • @johndurdaller1047
    @johndurdaller1047 Рік тому

    I like windows and right or left arrow to have two separate windows open. It is very helpful when working on a laptop

  • @GrizzlyHands
    @GrizzlyHands Місяць тому

    Very informative, thank you

  • @charlesfi2046
    @charlesfi2046 Рік тому

    Lila
    You always educate me, I appreciate you sharing so much.

  • @zakstargaser5644
    @zakstargaser5644 Рік тому

    THANK YOU !!! - Really usefull

  • @garage-n-guitar
    @garage-n-guitar Рік тому +3

    Win+e
    Use it a lot for file explorer
    Win+d and win+L are my other fav 😊