List of Windows keyboard keys and their functions

The list of Windows shortcut keys is extensive, and not all are listed here. However, here are some of the most commonly used ones:

1. Windows Key (Win): The most commonly used shortcut key, the Windows key, opens the Start menu.

2. Ctrl: The Ctrl key is used in combination with other keys to perform specific actions.

3. Shift: The Shift key is used to select and interact with items on the screen.

4. Alt: The Alt key is used in combination with other keys to access additional functionality or options in a program or app.

5. Enter/Return: Pressing the Enter key completes a command or submits data.

6. Esc: The Esc key cancels an operation or command, returning the user to the previous state.

7. Backspace: The Backspace key is used to delete or remove the previous character.

8. Tab: The Tab key is used to navigate through the interface elements of a program or app.

9. Spacebar: The Spacebar is used to select items or perform actions, such as pausing a video.

10. Pause/Break: Pressing the Pause/Break key temporarily suspends a program or application, allowing the user to interact with it.

11. Delete: The Delete key is used to delete items or characters from the screen.

12. Page Up/Down: The Page Up/Down keys are used to navigate through the content of a document or webpage.

13. Home/End: The Home/End keys are used to navigate to the beginning or end of a document or line of text.

14. Arrow Keys (Up, Down, Left, Right): The arrow keys are used to navigate and select items in a program or app.

15. Insert: The Insert key is used to enable or disable the insert mode in a program or app, such as Microsoft Word or a text editor.

16. Function (Fn) Key: The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to perform specific actions on certain laptops and keyboards.

17. Num Lock: The Num Lock key is used to enable or disable the number pad on the keyboard.

18. Caps Lock: The Caps Lock key is used to toggle the capitalization of letters on the keyboard.

19. Scroll Lock: The Scroll Lock key is used to enable or disable scrolling on the screen.

These are just a few of the Windows shortcut keys. Many more shortcut keys are available, depending on the specific program or app being used.

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