Windows - Hidden World
Hidden Windows Keybindings (F14–F24 & Office Key)
Overview
Modern Windows systems expose a number of undocumented or rarely documented keybindings, particularly involving extended function keys (F14–F24) and modifier combinations. These shortcuts appear to be tied to accessibility, touch, pen, and OEM keyboard features.
This page documents observed behavior only—no drivers, hooks, or remapping required.
Extended Function Key Bindings
F14 – F24 Behavior
| Key Combination | Observed Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Win + Ctrl + F14 | Narrator | Same as Win + Ctrl + Enter |
| Win + F15 | Screenshot | Same as Win + PrtSc |
| Win + F16 | Slide to Shutdown | Opens a hidden shutdown UI |
| F17 | — | No binding observed |
| Win + F18 | Cortana | Same as Win + C |
| Win + F19 | Snip & Sketch (fullscreen) | Immediate capture |
| Win + Ctrl + F19 | Ink Workspace | Same as Win + W |
| Win + F20 | Microsoft Whiteboard | App launch |
| Win + F21 | Settings | Same as Win + I |
| Win + Ctrl + F21 | Connect | Same as Win + K |
| Win + Shift + F21 | Search | Same as Win + S / Win + Q |
| Win + F22 | Project | Same as Win + P |
| Win + Ctrl + Shift + F22 | Touchpad Action | Matches 3-finger tap binding |
| F23 | — | No binding observed |
| Win + F24 | Screenshot | Same as Win + PrtSc |
| Win + Ctrl + F24 | Toggle Touchpad | Hardware / driver dependent |
Bonus: The Hidden “Office Key”
Pressing all four modifier keys at once:
Shift + Ctrl + Alt + Win
…acts as the Microsoft Office key, present on some official MS keyboards. This works even on keyboards without a dedicated Office key.
Office Key Shortcuts
| Key Combo | Action |
|---|---|
| Office | Open Office app |
| Office + W | Word |
| Office + X | Excel |
| Office + P | PowerPoint |
| Office + O | Outlook |
| Office + D | OneDrive (Explorer) |
| Office + L | LinkedIn (browser) |
| Office + T | Teams (browser if not installed) |
| Office + Y | Yammer (browser if not installed) |
| Office + N | OneNote |