Keyboard shortcuts can help you work more efficiently and save time when using a Windows device. Learning a few common shortcuts can make everyday tasks such as copying text, switching between applications and locking your computer much faster.
Common Windows Shortcuts
| KEYBIND | FEATURE |
| Ctrl + C | Copy selected text or files. |
| Ctrl + V | Paste copied text or files. |
| Ctrl + X | Cut selected text or files. |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo your last action. |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo an action. |
| Ctrl + A | Select everything on the screen or in a document. |
| Ctrl + S | Save your work. |
| Ctrl + F | Search for text within a document or webpage. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager. |
| Ctrl + P | Print a document or webpage. |
| Alt + Tab | Switch between open applications. |
| Alt + F4 | Close the current app or window. |
| Windows Key + D | Show or hide the desktop. |
| Windows Key + E | Open File Explorer. |
| Windows Key + L | Lock your computer. |
| Windows Key + Shift + S | Take a screenshot of part of your screen. |
Helpful Tip
If you cannot remember all the shortcuts, start with Ctrl , Alt and the Windows Key.
These are some of the most frequently used shortcuts and can save a significant amount of time during your day.
For a full list of Windows keyboard shortcuts and productivity tips, visit the official Microsoft support page, which includes shortcuts for Windows, Microsoft 365 applications and accessibility features. LINK HERE.
By default branded laptops have their own Keyboard binds.
Some of the brands and their Keyboard binds used at JSRACS are listed below.
Asus Keyboard Binds
| Fn + F1 | Mute or unmute speaker |
Fn + F2 | Decrease volume |
Fn + F3 | Increase volume |
Fn + F4 | Decrease screen brightness |
Fn + F5 | Increase screen brightness |
Fn + F6 | Turn touchpad on or off |
Fn + F7 | Adjust keyboard backlight brightness |
Fn + F8 | Toggle display mode (external monitor/projector) |
Fn + F9 | Lock the screen |
Fn + F10 | Turn camera on or off |
Fn + F11 | Open screen capture tool |
Fn + F12 | Launch MyASUS app |
Acer Keyboard Binds
Fn + F1 | Sleep mode |
Fn + F3 | Decrease screen brightness |
Fn + F4 | Increase screen brightness |
Fn + F5 | Change display projection (external monitor) |
Fn + F6 | Toggle screen display on/off |
Fn + F7 | Toggle touchpad on/off |
Fn + F8 | Toggle keyboard backlight |
Fn + F9 | Mute system sound |
Fn + F10 | Decrease volume |
Fn + F11 | Increase volume |
Fn + F12 | Toggle Num Lock / numeric keypad layout [1] |
Dell Keyboard Binds
| Fn + F1 | Mute system audio |
| Fn + F2 | Decrease audio volume |
| Fn + F3 | Increase audio volume |
| Fn + F4 | Play / Pause media |
| Fn + F5 | Toggle keyboard backlight (Optional configuration) |
| Fn + F6 | Decrease display brightness |
| Fn + F7 | Increase display brightness |
| Fn + F8 | Switch external video/display mode |
| Fn + F10 | Print Screen |
| Fn + F11 | Home |
| Fn + F12 | End |
| Fn + PrtScr | Toggle Wireless (Wi-Fi) On/Off |
| Fn + Insert | Put the laptop into Sleep mode |
| Fn + S | Toggle Scroll Lock |
| Fn + B | Pause |
| Fn + Ctrl + B | Break |
| Fn + Esc | Toggle Function Key (Fn) Lock |
| Fn + PgUp / PgDn | Page Up / Page Down navigation |