Ctrl + Alt + Delete → then choose Lock (on many distros) Chrome OS (Chromebook) Shortcut: Search Key + L (Search key is where Caps Lock usually is)
Ctrl + Alt + Del → then click "Lock"
Most Common Shortcut: Windows Key + L
Move mouse to configured corner → Screen locks. shortcut to lock system
Ctrl + Alt + L (or Super + L depending on version) Ctrl + Alt + Delete → then choose
Launcher Key + L Quick Summary Table | OS | Shortcut | |----|----------| | Windows | Win + L | | macOS | Control + Command + Q | | Linux (most) | Super + L | | Chrome OS | Search + L | Pro Tip On Windows and Linux, you can also create a desktop shortcut or assign a different key combination using AutoHotkey (Windows) or custom keyboard shortcuts (Linux). For example, Ctrl + Alt + L can be mapped to lock screen if your default shortcut isn't working. This instantly locks your screen and returns to
This instantly locks your screen and returns to the login screen. Works on all modern Windows versions (7, 8, 10, 11).