Laptop shortcut keys help users perform common tasks quickly. Most laptops have special Fn (Function) keys that control brightness, volume, Wi-Fi, display settings, and other hardware features.
Laptop shortcut keys are combinations of the Fn key and function keys (F1–F12) or Windows keys that perform hardware and software operations.
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Fn + F1 | Help or manufacturer function. |
| Fn + F2 | Decrease screen brightness. |
| Fn + F3 | Increase screen brightness. |
| Fn + F4 | Switch display output. |
| Fn + F5 | Enable or disable touchpad. |
| Fn + F6 | Mute speaker. |
| Fn + F7 | Decrease volume. |
| Fn + F8 | Increase volume. |
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Fn + F9 | Enable or disable Wi-Fi. |
| Fn + F10 | Open airplane mode. |
| Fn + F11 | Sleep mode. |
| Fn + F12 | Hibernate or custom function. |
| Windows + L | Lock the laptop. |
| Windows + E | Open File Explorer. |
| Windows + I | Open Settings. |
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Alt + Tab | Switch between open applications. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager directly. |
| Windows + D | Show or hide the desktop. |
| Windows + Tab | Open Task View. |
| Windows + Shift + S | Take a screenshot. |
| Windows + V | Open Clipboard History. |
| Windows + R | Open the Run dialog box. |
| Windows + . | Open the Emoji Panel. |
| Ctrl + Alt + Delete | Open security options. |
Which shortcut key directly opens Task Manager?