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To shut down Windows 10 or Windows 11 with a keyboard, press Windows key + D, then Alt + F4, choose Shut down, and confirm. To put the PC to sleep, use the same route and select Sleep if it appears; available power options vary by PC.

Quick comparison

Option What it does What to know
Shut down Turns the PC off completely Choose it from the desktop power dialog.
Sleep Uses little power and resumes faster than hibernation Choose it in the dialog if available.
Hibernate A separate power state from Sleep Availability varies by PC.

Shut down or sleep from the keyboard

  1. Press Windows key + D to show the desktop.
  2. Press Alt + F4.
  3. Choose Shut down or, if available, Sleep.
  4. Confirm your choice.

Alt + F4 acts on the active item. If an app window is focused, it may close that app instead of opening the power dialog. Showing the desktop first takes you to the desktop-focused route.

The dialog’s available actions depend on your PC and its configuration. Microsoft Support says Sleep uses very little power and lets the PC start up faster so you can return to where you left off.

Other ways to reach power options

Use the Quick Link menu

Press Windows key + X to open the Quick Link menu. Follow the menu labels to find Shut down or sign out and the power action you want. Do not assume every PC presents the same choices.

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Pick the symptom - the matching free tool is one click away.

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Configure the power button or laptop lid

Many PCs can be configured to sleep when you press the power button, and laptops may offer a setting to sleep when the lid closes. The available settings depend on the device. Check your PC’s power options for the controls it provides.

FAQ

What keyboard shortcut shuts down Windows 10 or 11?

Press Windows key + D, then Alt + F4. Choose Shut down and confirm.

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How do I put Windows to sleep with a keyboard shortcut?

Show the desktop with Windows key + D, press Alt + F4, and select Sleep if that option appears. The available choices vary by PC.

Why does Alt + F4 close my app?

Alt + F4 acts on the active item. If an app is focused, it may close that app. Show the desktop first to reach the power dialog.

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Is Sleep the same as Hibernate?

No. Sleep uses little power and resumes faster than hibernation, according to Microsoft Support. Hibernate is a separate power state, and its availability varies by PC.

Can I make the power button or laptop lid put my PC to sleep?

Many PCs let you configure the power button to sleep, and laptops may offer a sleep action when the lid closes. The settings depend on the device.

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