--- title: ✅ 5 keyboard shortcuts everyone should know description: Use these great shortcuts to help you save time - which is your favourite? image: https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hubfs/Stock%20Images/thisisengineering-pIdteYOzGFY-unsplash.jpg --- [![logo](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hubfs/logo.png)](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk) - [Home](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk) - [Private Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/private-courses) - [Public Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/public-course-dates) - [Tips](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news) - [Contact us](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/contact) - [Home](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk) - [Private Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/private-courses) - [Public Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/public-course-dates) - [Tips](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news) - [Contact us](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/contact) [0800 044 3779](tel://08000443779) [Windows](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news/tag/windows) # ✅ 5 keyboard shortcuts everyone should know [Woodthorpe IT](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news/author/woodthorpe-it) 24 June, 2026 ![](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hubfs/Stock%20Images/thisisengineering-pIdteYOzGFY-unsplash.jpg) We often stick with familiar habits, but there is usually a faster and easier way to get things done. **Shortcuts:** **Windows + Shift + S – Take a quick screenshot of part of your screen** This shortcut opens Snipping Tool so you can capture part or all of your screen, then save or share it. **Windows + V – Open clipboard history (see everything you’ve copied)** - A small panel pops up (top left or center-right depending on settings) - It shows everything you have copied, including text and images. - Each item is shown as a preview card. - You can use options such as **Pin** or **Clear all** ![](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-24-2026-10-35-06-7357-AM.png?width=331&height=220&name=image-png-Jun-24-2026-10-35-06-7357-AM.png) **Ctrl + Shift + T – Reopen a closed browser tab** Your browser restores the last closed tab exactly as it was. Repeat the shortcut to reopen multiple tabs in order. **Windows + L – Lock your computer instantly** Locking your computer when you leave your desk helps protect confidential information. Instead of using Ctrl+Alt+Del and confirming, press Windows + L for an instant lock. **Ctrl + Shift + Esc – Open Task Manager directly** If an app stops responding or your computer slows down, open Task Manager to see what is running and close any problem apps. 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