Keyboard shortcuts are an important part of the way we navigate the operating system and system applications in general. However, they can become a tool of vital importance for those users with diverse abilities, those who have to take full advantage of the accessibility possibilities that Windows includes to facilitate the use of the devices. In this way, We are going to tell you which are the most common accessibility keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 so that you can use your Windows PC or tablet in the easiest way possible.
Windows 10
These are the keyboard shortcuts that Windows 10 includes by default, in addition, you will be able to find keyboard shortcuts of the «Magnifying glass» application for those users who have visual impairments in the Micirosoft support center.
| Shift Right for eight seconds | Activate and deactivate the Filter Keys |
| Alt Left + Shift Left + Print Screen | Turn High Contrast on or off |
| Left Alt + Left Shift + Num Lock | Enable or disable Mouse Keys |
| Shift five times | Activate or deactivate the special keys |
| Num lock for five seconds | Turn the toggle keys on or off |
| Windows logo key + U | Open the Ease of Access Center |
Windows 8.1
These are the keyboard shortcuts that Windows 10 includes by default, in addition, you can find keyboard shortcuts for the "Magnifying Glass" application and the "Narrator" for those users who have more or less severe visual impairments, depending on their needs. .
| Shift Right for eight seconds | Activate and deactivate the Filter Keys |
| Alt Left + Shift Left + Print Screen | Turn High Contrast on or off |
| Left Alt + Left Shift + Num Lock | Enable or disable Mouse Keys |
| Shift five times | Activate or deactivate the special keys |
| Num lock for five seconds | Turn the toggle keys on or off |
| Windows logo key + U | Open the Ease of Access Center |