Lock screen shortcut
Win + L locks a Windows PC instantly. On Mac press Control + Cmd + Q.
Lock the screen
Windows
Win+L
Mac
⌃ Control+⌘ Cmd+Q
All the related shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Lock the screen
WindowsWin+L
Mac⌃ Control+⌘ Cmd+Q
Log out
WindowsCtrl+Alt+Delete
Mac⇧ Shift+⌘ Cmd+Q
Show the desktop
WindowsWin+D
MacF11
Frequently asked questions
What is the keyboard shortcut to lock the screen?
On Windows, press Win + L. On Mac, press Control + Cmd + Q.
What is the keyboard shortcut to log out?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. On Mac, press Shift + Cmd + Q.
What is the keyboard shortcut to show the desktop?
On Windows, press Win + D. On Mac, press F11.