Screen Keyboard Shortcut: Windows 11 Lock

Date: Current Subject: Available keyboard shortcuts to invoke, navigate, and dismiss the Windows 11 lock screen. 1. Summary Windows 11 does not have a single universal shortcut that directly shows the lock screen (the screen with the clock and wallpaper) when the system is already unlocked. Instead, shortcuts either lock the workstation (bypassing the lock screen directly to the login prompt) or navigate the lock screen once it is already active. 2. Primary Shortcut: Lock the PC | Action | Shortcut | Result | |--------|----------|--------| | Lock workstation | Windows + L | Immediately locks the PC and shows the login screen (password/pin prompt). Note: This skips the lock screen wallpaper/clock view if the system was already unlocked. | 3. Navigating the Lock Screen (When Already Locked) Once the lock screen is visible (e.g., after boot, sleep, or Win + L ), use these keys: