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Natural keyboard shortcuts

When working with other people, I am quite often asked, “How did you do that?” (when I bring up Windows Explorer or the ‘Run’ dialog box with just a one combined keystroke). A few little known keyboard shortcuts are the secret.

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key () and the Application key ().

Press To
Display or hide the Start menu.
+ BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box.
+ D Show the desktop.
+ M Minimize all windows.
+ Shift + M Restores minimized windows.
+ E Open My Computer.
+ F Search for a file or folder.
+ CTRL + F Search for computers.
+ F1 Display Windows Help.
+ L Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain.
+ R Open the Run dialog box.
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item.
+ U Open Utility Manager.

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