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Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts

April 17, 2010 18:00 / scottstgelais / Geek Tips Comments (0)

Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts (based on Windows 7)

Press	To
	Open or close the Start menu
+ Pause	Display the System Properties dialog box
+ D	Display the desktop
+ M	Minimize all windows
+ Shift + M	Restore minimized windows to the desktop
+ E	Open Computer
+ F	Search for a file or folder
Ctrl + + F	Search for computers (if you're on a network)
+ L	Lock your computer or switch users
+ R	Open the Run dialog box
+ T	Cycle through programs on the taskbar
+ number	Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program
Shift + + number	Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number
Ctrl + + number	Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number
Alt + + number	Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number
+ Tab	Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D
Ctrl + + Tab	Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D
Ctrl + + B	Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area
+ Spacebar	Preview the desktop
+ Up Arrow	Maximize the window
+ Left Arrow	Maximize the window to the left side of the screen
+ Right Arrow	Maximize the window to the right side of the screen
+ Down Arrow	Minimize the window
+ Home	Minimize all but the active window
+ Shift + Up Arrow	Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen
+ Shift + Left Arrow or Right Arrow	Move a window from one monitor to another
+ P	Choose a presentation display mode
+ G	Cycle through gadgets
+ U	Open Ease of Access Center
+ X	Open Windows Mobility Center

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