Win11 Windows key and number keys are useful shortcut keys

Windows 11 has many useful shortcut keys that can help you work more efficiently.

These include window operations, copy/paste, file operations, etc., but this page introduces some useful shortcut keys using the Windows key and number keys.

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Useful shortcut keys using the Windows key and number keys

You can easily launch apps pinned to the taskbar using the Windows key and number keys.

For numbers, use the number keys 1 to 0 at the top of the keyboard, not the numeric keypad.

Keyboard
Keyboard

Press the Windows key and each number key to launch a pinned app.

As shown in the image below, the app pinned to the far left (excluding the Task View icon) will be number 1.

Taskbar
Taskbar

*You can launch up to 10 apps pinned to the taskbar.

For example, if your mouse suddenly stops working or icons start to display strangely, restarting Explorer may solve the problem, so it's convenient to pin a shortcut to restart Explorer to the taskbar.

Add "Restart Explorer" to the taskbar on Win10/Win11

It also repairs frequently used apps and system files.システムファイルチェッカーIt may also be a good idea to register shortcuts to open frequently used folders.

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Driven by questions arising from my daily PC use and the desire to "do more," I have been pursuing self-study in Windows since around 2008. I am sharing the "aha!" techniques and solutions I discovered through trial and error with the sole purpose of helping you in your PC life.

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