Microsoft® Windows 10 Quick Reference Card Windows Desktop and Start Menu Keyboard Shortcuts General App List Tile Group App Tile Start menu ........................... 0 Copy a file or folder .............. Ctrl + C Cut a file or folder ................. Ctrl + X Paste a file or folder .............. Ctrl + V Action Center ....................... + A Task view ............................. + Tab Close an app ........................ Alt + F4 Lock computer ..................... + L Print ..................................... Ctrl + P Start Menu File Explorer ......................... + E Account Run dialog box ..................... + R Document Ease of Access Center. ........ + U Picturess Task Manager ...................... Ctrl + Shift Settings Esc Power Capture screenshot .............. + PrtScn Show Open Search ........................ + S Desktop Open Narrator ...................... + Enter Start Search Task Pinned Taskbar System Button Field View Apps Icons Settings Shortcuts Windows settings ................. + I Start Menu Apps Connect pane ...................... + K Open the Start Menu: Click the Start button Launch an App: Click the app’s tile in the Start Sharing pane ........................ + H on the taskbar, or, press the key. menu. Or, scroll through the list of apps at the left Display options for of the Start Menu and select the app you want to second screen ..................... + P Resize an App Tile in the Start Menu: Right- open. click a tile, select Resize, and select a size. Quick Link menu .................. + X Search for an App: Click within the Search field Rearrange Tiles: Click and drag a tile to a new and type a keyword for the app you want to Desktop Shortcuts location in a group. Or, drag a tile between open. groups to start a new group. Show/hide desktop .............. + D Jump to an Open App: Click the Task View Maximize window ................. + ­ Remove a Tile from the Start Menu: Right- button on the taskbar and select an open app. click a tile and select Unpin from Start. Or, press + Tab. Note: You can also right-click Minimize/Restore window ..... + ¯ an app in Task view to see additional options for Minimize all windows ............ + M Add a Tile to the Start Menu: Right-click an viewing and closing the app. app and select Pin to Start. Snap window to left .............. + ¬ Install an App: Click the Microsoft Store icon Snap window to right ........... + ® Turn off an App’s Live Tile: Right-click a tile, on the taskbar. Browse or search for the app you View open apps ................... Ctrl + Alt + select More, and select Turn Live Tile off. want and click it. Click Get to install a free app or Tab Buy to install a paid app. Rename Tile Groups: Click a tile group’s name, Switch between apps ........... Alt + Tab type a new name, and click outside the name field Update an App: Click the Microsoft Store icon New desktop ........................ + Ctrl + D to save the changes. on the taskbar and click the See more button at the top-right of the window. Select Switch desktops ................... + Ctrl + Lock Your Computer: Click the Account Downloads and updates and click the Get ¬ / ® button and select Lock. updates button at the top of the window. Close active desktop ............ + Ctrl + F4 Sign Out of Windows: Click the Account Uninstall an App: Click the Start button and Peek at desktop ................... + , button and select Sign Out. click the Settings button at the left of the Start Minimize all but the Shut Down or Restart Your PC: Click the menu. Click the Apps category and select Apps active window ...................... + Home Power button and select either Shut down or & features at the left. Select the app you want to Refresh active window ......... F5 remove and click the Uninstall button. Restart. Ó 2018 CustomGuide, Inc. 1 / 2 New Features Folders and Files Personalize Windows The Action Center: Gathers recent Open File Explorer: Click the File Explorer Customize System Icons: Click the Start notifications. Click the Action Center icon on the taskbar. Double-click a file or button and click the Settings icon. Click button on the taskbar, or slide your finger in folder to open it. Personalization and then click Taskbar at from the right side of the screen on a the left. If needed, scroll down and click Turn touchscreen device to view it. It also includes The File Explorer Ribbon: Contains options system icons on or off. Toggle a system some helpful quick commands: you’ll need to work with your files. Click a icon on or off. ribbon tab (i.e. Home, Share, View) to see related commands. Move the Taskbar: Right-click the taskbar, if Lock the taskbar has a check mark next to it, click it to unlock the taskbar. Click and drag the taskbar to the top, bottom, or side of the screen. Move or Copy Files and Folders: Select the Customize the Lock Screen: Click the Start file or folder you want to move, then click the button and click the Settings icon. Click Home tab on the ribbon. Click the Move To Personalization and then click Lock screen Edge: Microsoft’s faster, more secure web or the Copy To button and select the at the left. Here, select the desired browser. While Internet Explorer is still destination folder. background, app status icons, and settings. available in Windows 10, Edge is the preferred browser. Click the Edge icon on the Rename Files and Folders: Select the file or Customize Account Settings: Click the taskbar to start browsing. folder you want to rename in File Explorer and Start button and click the Settings icon. click the Home tab on the ribbon. Click Click Accounts and then click Sign-in Task View: Allows you to add and switch Rename in the Organize group. Type a options at the left. Modify your account between multiple desktops. Click the Task new name for the file or folder, then press settings here. View button on the taskbar, then click the Enter. New Desktop button for each additional Maintain Your Computer desktop you’d like to add. Click a desktop’s Delete Files or Folders: Select a file or folder thumbnail in Task view to switch to it. to delete in File Explorer. Click the Home tab Check for Windows Updates: Click the on the ribbon and click the Delete button Start button and click the Settings icon. list arrow. Select Recycle to move it to the Click Update & Security and then click the recycle bin or Permanently Delete to Check for updates button. completely remove the file or folder from your computer. Open the Task Manager: Right-click the Tablet Mode: A new mode in Windows, Start button and select Task Manager. Search File Explorer: Click in the Search optimized for touch, that automatically Or, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc. If an open task is engages when a touchscreen device or hybrid field in the upper-right corner of the File no longer responding, select it here and click computer is in use. Manually turn Tablet mode Explorer window. Type your search term(s). the End task button. on or off in the Action Center. Use the options in the Location group of the Search tab to change the search location. Improve Battery Life: Click the Battery The Settings App: An application that status icon in the system tray and click File Explorer Views: Click the View tab in includes a number of new options to control Battery settings. Adjust the settings here to the File Explorer window. Use the options here how your Windows 10 operating system improve the battery life of your computer. behaves. Click the Start button, then click to change how your files are viewed and the Settings icon to open and modify the organized. Secure Windows: Click the Security Center system settings. icon in the system tray. A few options for Compress Files or Folders: Select the files ensuring Windows is secure include: Quick Access: A new, customizable view in or folders you want to compress and click the File Explorer that includes a few pinned Share tab on the ribbon. Click the Zip • Virus & threat protection periodically folders, as well as some other folders and files button and type a name for the compressed checks your computer for viruses and that you’ve used the most. Click the File folder, then press Enter. other malicious files. Explorer icon on the taskbar to see the Create a Desktop Shortcut: Right-click a file, • Account protection provides security for Quick Access screen. folder, or program, then select Send To. your account and sign-in. Windows Ink: Used for touch screen devices Select Desktop (Create Shortcut) in the • Firewall & network protection with a stylus, Windows Ink allows you to write menu. configures network firewalls for private and on your screen or create sticky notes and public networks, to keep your computer Sort Desktop Icons: Right-click the desktop drawings. Click the Windows Ink safe from network attacks. and select Sort By in the menu. Select a sort Workspace icon on the taskbar to enable option. • App & browser control is where you drawing with a stylus. configure warnings for suspicious files, Personalize Windows applications, and websites that you download and visit. Change the Desktop Background: Click the • Device performance & health keeps Windows Hello: A new, secure sign in Start button and click the Settings icon. track of system, software, and driver feature that allows you to sign into Windows Click Personalization and then use the updates, while monitoring storage space 10 using facial recognition or a fingerprint. options in the Background category to select a and battery life. Click the Start button and click the new background color or image. Settings icon. Then click Accounts, and • Family options lets you set up parental select Sign-in options at the left. Under Pin a Program to the Taskbar: With the controls for this computer, as well as Windows Hello, select Set up.