Keyboard shortcut 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 + Arrow key Snap 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) 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