Every time a new operating system appears have keyboard shortcuts that help us to maximize their functionality and be much faster when executing certain tasks. It is the keyboard shortcuts, where a couple of keystrokes we learn will save much time. So let’s review some of the keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10 to improve productivity in the company.
Many of the shortcuts already learned in previous Microsoft operating systems still worked so let’s focus on some of the new features of the system, such as virtual desktops, the assistant Cortana terminal or command. Although not a keyboard shortcut also discuss the call that lets you have on hand any matter relating to computer settings “God Mode”.
Keyboard shortcuts for virtual desktops Windows 10
Let’s start with one of its new features, such as virtual desktops, which allow you to have different desktops which can run applications in different fields. Very useful for example if you use Remote Desktop to access another machine or are of those who work with multiple windows.
- To view the desktop and open applications use the new task view by pressing Windows + Tab key
- To create a new virtual desktop, Windows Key + Ctrl + D
- To move between desktops, Windows Key + Ctrl + arrows scroll left or right as you want.
- Close virtual desktops, Windows Key + Ctrl + F4
If we wish to move applications from one desktop to another we accede to the task view and simply drag the open application to the desired desktop.
Arrange windows in Windows 10
If we do not like virtual desktops but we work with several windows at once have the option to move windows to side to side of the screen to order them. Windows 10 allows us to take full advantage of the large screens.
- To place a window occupying half the screen, Windows Key + Right or Left
- If we want the screen is divided into four windows use Windows + Up or Down key.If the window is full size before we have to move them to the left or right side screen and then fit them to the area you want.
When we couple a window occupying an area of the screen Windows offers us others that have open to fill the gaps free. This way we can maximize productivity we can get a big screen.
The new console commands and keyboard shortcuts
The command console is another option we have to work and we can be very useful.We can use keyboard shortcuts, even if it means we must first enable it in the window through the properties and uncheck the option to use the legacy console. Then we have to make sure we have checked the option to enable shortcuts Ctrl key. We have the following options:
- Copy text to the clipboard Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V to paste, a classic that now also works on the console.
- To highlight the text you have to use the Shift + Left or Right key and select all you have to either side of where the cursor is located, depending on the choice. You need to hold down the shift key until you reach the point you want.
- If we want to highlight text blocks we can use Ctrl + Shift + left or right, to stand by words or blocks of text. Then we can use them with combinations to copy or paste as interested.
Cortana and keyboard shortcut for Windows 10
Microsoft’s new assistant can be very useful to move within the operating system. In this case, we have different options open depending on whether we want to give voice commands or keyboard. Let’s see some of them:
- Open Cortana to receive voice commands by pressing Windows key + C
- Open Cortana to receive keyboard commands, key Widows + S
Cortana also serves to create reminders quickly for appointments that have not happened to us. An assistant that can benefit substantially both from the desktop and from a tablet or laptop.
Other shortcuts and tricks to be faster with Windows 10
There are some shortcuts and tricks that help us move to the new operating system faster to finish. Come up with some examples:
- Open the configuration panel of Windows 10, Windows pressing + I
- Open the notifications panel, pressing Windows key + A
- Open the context menu start, something that will be very useful especially to those who already used in Windows 8, pressing Windows key + X
Another configuration option that can be very useful is to have direct access to the”God mode”, a folder with all the settings of the new operating system. To do this we need to create a new folder on your desktop and rename it: “.. GodMode {ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}” and see how the folder icon changes to one similar to the control panel.