How to Create and Use a Sleep Shortcut in Windows 10/11 – Knowligent
How to Create and Use a Sleep Shortcut in Windows 10/11

How to Create and Use a Sleep Shortcut in Windows 10/11

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Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcut: Create a Sleep Shortcut

Putting your PC to sleep shouldn’t be hard, and Microsoft knows it. Whether you’re running a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC, you have multiple ways to put your system to sleep. If you don’t like the default offerings, you can create your own shortcuts and put your PC to sleep.

Some ways to access Windows hibernation mode include using an option on the Power User Menu, running a command in a Command Prompt, and creating a shortcut on the desktop. We'll explain how to use each of these methods on your computer.

Please note: This guide uses screenshots from a Windows 10 PC. However, the steps for Windows 11 should be similar.