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Windows 11 tricks you will use every day

Clipboard history, extra desktops and that Sticky Keys pop-up: get to know them.

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  1. Question 1 of 6Which shortcut shows everything you copied recently?
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    Answer: Windows + V

    Once clipboard history is on, Windows + V shows what you copied; click one to paste it (Microsoft).

    Source: Microsoft Support: Using the clipboard

    Turn on clipboard history on Windows 11

  2. Question 2 of 6What happens to clipboard history when the PC restarts?
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    Answer: It is cleared, except pinned items

    Microsoft says the history is cleared each time the PC restarts, except for pinned items. It holds up to 25 entries.

    Source: Microsoft Support: Using the clipboard

    Turn on clipboard history on Windows 11

  3. Question 3 of 6Pressing which key five times turns Sticky Keys on?
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    Answer: Shift

    Pressing Shift five times turns Sticky Keys on or off. Switch off Keyboard shortcut for Sticky keys under Settings, Accessibility, Keyboard to stop it.

    Source: Microsoft Support: Make your mouse, keyboard, and other input devices easier to use

    Turn off Sticky Keys on Windows 11

  4. Question 4 of 6Which shortcut creates a new virtual desktop?
    Windows 11 Task view with desktop tiles in a bar at the bottom
    Real screenshot: Windows 11 25H2 Cloud PC
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    Answer: Windows + Ctrl + D

    Microsoft lists Windows + Ctrl + D to create a desktop, and Windows + Ctrl + Left or Right Arrow to switch.

    Source: Microsoft Support: Configure Multiple Desktops in Windows; Microsoft Support: Keyboard shortcuts in Windows

    Use multiple desktops on Windows 11

  5. Question 5 of 6You close a virtual desktop. What happens to its windows?
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    Answer: They move to the neighbouring desktop

    Its windows move to the neighbouring desktop; nothing is closed.

    Source: Microsoft Support: Configure Multiple Desktops in Windows

    Use multiple desktops on Windows 11

  6. Question 6 of 6Storage Sense, default setting: after how long are files in the Recycle Bin deleted?
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    Answer: 30 days

    The default is 30 days, after which they are gone for good. The Downloads folder is set to Never by default (Microsoft).

    Source: Microsoft Support: Manage drive space with Storage Sense

    Turn on Storage Sense on Windows 11

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All the questions

  1. Which shortcut shows everything you copied recently?
    • Ctrl + V
    • Windows + V
    • Alt + C
    • Ctrl + H
  2. What happens to clipboard history when the PC restarts?
    • It is kept forever
    • It is cleared, except pinned items
    • It moves to the Recycle Bin
    • It is emailed to you
  3. Pressing which key five times turns Sticky Keys on?
    • Ctrl
    • Shift
    • Space
    • Esc
  4. Which shortcut creates a new virtual desktop?
    • Windows + Ctrl + D
    • Windows + D
    • Ctrl + N
    • Alt + Tab
  5. You close a virtual desktop. What happens to its windows?
    • They close
    • They move to the neighbouring desktop
    • They are minimised forever
    • They are deleted
  6. Storage Sense, default setting: after how long are files in the Recycle Bin deleted?
    • 1 day
    • 30 days
    • Never
    • 1 year

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