26 PowerToys Keyboard Shortcuts

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Learn PowerToys Shortcuts for Windows

Most Used PowerToys Shortcuts

ActionShortcuts
Activate / deactivate always on topWin + Ctrl + T
Activate Color PickerWin + Shift + C
Drag windows when holding Shift (zones appear)Shift
Expand window to multiple zonesWin + Arrow Keys
Drag the window until one zone is activatedCtrl
Expand window to multiple zones (advanced)Win + Ctrl + Alt + Arrow Keys
Cycle between windows snapped in the same zoneWin + Page Up / Page Down Key
Launch the editor (customizable)Win + Shift + `
Move focused window between zonesWin + Left / Right Arrow Key
Apply custom layoutWin + Ctrl + Alt + 1 – 9
Open PowerToys RunAlt + Spacebar
Hide PowerToys RunEsc
Open selected application as administratorCtrl + Shift + Enter
Open selected application as different userCtrl + Shift + U
Open containing folder in File ExplorerCtrl + Shift + E
Copy path locationCtrl + C
Navigate search results and context menu buttonsTab
Open shortcut guideWin + Shift + /
Activate the rulerWin + Shift + M
Exit rulerEsc
Keep box active until interaction is cancelledShift
Activate Text ExtractorWin + Shift + T
Hold to move the capture regionShift
Toggle audio and video togetherWin + Shift + Q
Toggle microphoneWin + Shift + A
Toggle cameraWin + Shift + O

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Photo of Pratik PratikLast Updated: December 31, 2025
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Pratik is the founder of Tutorial Tactic and a productivity tools specialist with 15 years of hands-on experience in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and software automation. He has published over 1,500 guides on keyboard shortcuts, software commands, how-to tutorials and workflow optimization, helping readers across the US and India work faster with the tools they use every day. Tutorial Tactic was founded in 2021 with one goal: cut through the noise and give readers exactly what they need fast, verified, and beginner-friendly.
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