Windows Window Management Shortcuts
Windows Window Management keyboard shortcuts with key combinations, actions, and usage notes.
How to use this reference
Use this category reference to find shortcuts for the platform shown. Start with the section for your operating system, read the action and description, and try the shortcut in an appropriate application. Keys joined with a plus sign are held together; alternatives let you choose the combination that works on your keyboard. A gesture requires a compatible touchpad or touch screen rather than a physical keyboard.
Before practicing, check which window has focus. Text fields, browser tabs, terminal sessions, and system dialogs can interpret the same keys differently. Save any open work before testing commands that close a window, delete content, or change system settings. Accessibility commands may need to be enabled in settings first, and a laptop may require the Fn key for function keys. If a combination is intercepted by an application or a custom keymap, consult its built-in help and your operating system settings. Follow the full platform guide for related commands and additional context.
Windows 11
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Snap to Top-Left Quarter | Win + Left then Win + Up | Snap window to the top-left quadrant (press both in sequence) |
| Snap to Top-Right Quarter | Win + Right then Win + Up | Snap window to the top-right quadrant |
| Snap to Bottom-Left Quarter | Win + Left then Win + Down | Snap window to the bottom-left quadrant |
| Snap to Bottom-Right Quarter | Win + Right then Win + Down | Snap window to the bottom-right quadrant |
| Move Window to Left Monitor | Win + Shift + Left | Move the active window to the left monitor |
| Move Window to Right Monitor | Win + Shift + Right | Move the active window to the right monitor |
| Shake to Minimize Others | Win + Home | Minimize all windows except the active one (Aero Shake) |
| Stretch Window Vertically | Win + Shift + Up | Stretch the window to full height while keeping its width |
| Restore Vertical Stretch | Win + Shift + Down | Restore the vertically stretched window to its previous size |
| Open App on Taskbar (1-9) | Win + 1-9 | Open or switch to the app pinned at that position on the taskbar |
| Open New App Instance | Win + Shift + 1-9 | Open a new instance of the app pinned at that position |
Windows 10
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Snap to Left Half | Win + Left | Snap the active window to the left half of the screen |
| Snap to Right Half | Win + Right | Snap the active window to the right half of the screen |
| Move Window to Left Monitor | Win + Shift + Left | Move the active window to the monitor on the left |
| Move Window to Right Monitor | Win + Shift + Right | Move the active window to the monitor on the right |
| Shake to Minimize Others | Win + Home | Minimize all windows except the active one (Aero Shake) |
| Stretch Window Vertically | Win + Shift + Up | Stretch the window to full height while keeping its width |
| Open App on Taskbar (1-9) | Win + 1-9 | Open or switch to the app pinned at that taskbar position |
| Open New App Instance | Win + Shift + 1-9 | Open a new instance of the app at that taskbar position |
| Minimize All Windows | Win + M | Minimize all open windows to the taskbar |
| Restore All Windows | Win + Shift + M | Restore all minimized windows |