Friday, October 8, 2010

Windows-logo keyboard shortcuts

+ key
Function
(none)
Open/close Start menu
Pause
Display System Properties dialog box.
D
Display the Desktop.
M
Minimize all windows.
¤ +Shift-M = restore.
E
Open Windows Explorer = Computer.
F
Find: search for file or folder.
¤ +Ctrl-F = Find computers.
L
Lock computer (also to switch users).
R
Open Run dialog box.
T
Cycle through programs on Taskbar.
¤ +Tab = Cycle using Aero Frip 3-D.
number
Start, or switch to if already running, the program pinned to the Taskbar.
  • +Shift-number = Start new instance.
  • +Ctrl-number = Switch to the last active window.
  • +Alt-number = Open Jump List.
Ctrl-B
Switch to the program displaying message in notification area.
Spacebar
Preview Desktop.
Up/DownMaximize/minimize window.
Left/Right
Maximize window to left/right side of the screen.
Home
Minimize all but the active window.
Shift-Up
Stretch window vertically (to top & bottom of screen).
Shift-Left/Right
Move window from one monitor to another.
P
Choose presentation display mode.
G
Cycle through gadgets.
U
Open Ease of Access Center.
X
Open Windows Mobility Center.
F1
Open Help & Support.

From: Windows |Help & Support; "Keyboard shortcuts"

Also see: Microsoft; Q126449 "Keyboard shortcuts for Windows" (article# 126449)

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