Quick Answer: What Is the Shortcut Key to Shutdown Windows 10?
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An oldie but goodie, pressing Alt-F4 brings up a Windows shut-down menu, with the shut-down option already selected by default. (You can click the pull-down menu for other options, like Switch User and Hibernate.)

How do I shutdown my computer with Windows 10?

To turn off your PC in Windows 10, select the Start button, select the Power button, and then select Shut down.

What is Alt F4?

Pressing the Alt and F4 keys together is a keyboard shortcut to close the currently active window. For example, if you press this keyboard shortcut while playing a game, the game window will close immediately.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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