Windows 11 Recall Keyboard Shortcuts

Copilot+ PCs brings a host of new features designed to improve productivity and streamline your workflow. Among these, Recall and Click to Do stand out as powerful tools that help you navigate your PC more efficiently. By mastering their keyboard shortcuts, you can access and interact with your content quickly and effortlessly.

Using Recall in Windows 11

Recall is a feature that allows you to search for things you've seen or done on your PC. It provides a timeline of your activities, enabling you to find and revisit apps, websites, images, or documents by simply describing their content. Familiarizing yourself with Recall's keyboard shortcuts can significantly enhance your navigation experience.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Recall

Win + J: Opens Recall.
Win + Shift + A: Focuses on a tip within Recall.
Home: Jumps to the beginning of the timeline.
End: Moves to the end of the timeline.
Tab: Enters the current timeline segment; subsequent presses move to the next segment to the right.
Right Arrow: Moves to the next timeline segment to the right.
Shift + Tab: Moves to the previous timeline segment to the left.
Left Arrow: Moves to the previous timeline segment to the left.
Ctrl + Right Arrow: Drags the time indicator to the right within the timeline.
Ctrl + Left Arrow: Drags the time indicator to the left within the timeline.
Enter: Opens the first snapshot in a segment and focuses on it.

Interacting with Snapshots Using Click to Do

Click to Do enhances your ability to interact with snapshots in Recall. It recognizes text and images, offering actions you can take directly within the snapshot. By using keyboard shortcuts, you can efficiently navigate and perform tasks without leaving the keyboard.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Click to Do

Enter: Enters a snapshot for interaction or navigates into a selected element.
Tab: Moves to the next item within a top-level group.
Esc: Moves back up a level when navigating within a snapshot or group.
Arrow Keys: Moves in the direction of the selected arrow key within the current level.
Ctrl + Left Arrow or Ctrl + Right Arrow: Moves to the previous or next word in a group. If no text is selected, selects the first or last word.
Ctrl + Shift + Left Arrow or Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow: Adds or removes words from a selection.
Ctrl + A: Selects all text within a group.
Space: Opens the context menu for the selected item or text. If nothing is selected, selects all text for the context menu.
Ctrl + C: Copies the selected item or text to the clipboard.
Home: Focuses on the first item in a group when navigating within it.
End: Focuses on the last item in a group when navigating within it.

Tips for Using Recall and Click to Do

Ensure that BitLocker and Secure Boot are enabled to fully utilize Recall's features.
Manage your snapshots by accessing Settings > Privacy & security > Recall & snapshots where you can pause saving snapshots, filter apps and websites, and control disk usage.
Recall automatically filters out sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers to protect your privacy.
You can exclude specific apps or websites from being saved in snapshots through the settings page.
The Recall icon in the system tray indicates when snapshots are being saved and allows quick access to pause or resume saving.

By incorporating these keyboard shortcuts into your daily routine, you can navigate Recall and interact with your snapshots more efficiently, enhancing your overall productivity on Windows 11.

Mastering the keyboard shortcuts for Recall and Click to Do will help with your workflow. Take some time to familiarize yourself with these shortcuts, and enjoy a more seamless computing experience.