This method opens the context menu (the menu that appears when you right-click) using the keyboard.
Unlike older versions of Windows, simply right-clicking on the desktop in Windows 11 no longer shows the "Refresh" option at the top of the context menu by default. You can still find it, but using F5 is much faster. windows 11 refresh shortcut
– Refresh the current window (desktop, File Explorer, browser, etc.) This method opens the context menu (the menu
Depending on your hardware or what you need to refresh, you may need a different combination: Microsoft Support Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support windows 11 refresh shortcut