+ key
| Function
|
(none)
| Open/close Start menu
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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/Down | Maximize/minimize window.
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Left/Right
| Maximize window to left/right side of the screen.
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Home
| Minimize all but the active window.
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Shift-Up
| Stretch window vertically (to top & bottom of screen).
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Shift-Left/Right
| Move window from one monitor to another.
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P
| Choose presentation display mode.
|
G
| Cycle through gadgets.
|
U
| Open Ease of Access Center.
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X
| Open Windows Mobility Center.
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F1
| Open Help & Support.
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From: Windows |Help & Support; "Keyboard shortcuts"
Also see: Microsoft; Q126449 "Keyboard shortcuts for Windows" (article# 126449)