Windows Key Shortcuts

Windows logo keyOpen or close the Start menu.

Windows logo key +PauseDisplay the System Properties dialog box.

Windows logo key +DDisplay the desktop.

Windows logo key +MMinimize all windows.

Windows logo key +Shift+MRestore minimized windows to the desktop.

Windows logo key +EOpen Computer.

Windows logo key +FSearch for a file or folder.

Ctrl+Windows logo key +FSearch for computers (if you're on a network).

Windows logo key +LLock your computer or switch users.

Windows logo key +ROpen the Run dialog box.

Windows logo key +TCycle through programs on the taskbar.

Windows logo key+numberStart the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program.

Shift+Windows logo key+numberStart a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Ctrl+Windows logo key+numberSwitch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Alt+Windows logo key+numberOpen the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Windows logo key +TabCycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.

Ctrl+Windows logo key +TabUse the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.

Ctrl+Windows logo key +BSwitch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area.

Windows logo key +SpacebarPreview the desktop.

Windows logo key +Up ArrowMaximize the window.

Windows logo key +Left ArrowMaximize the window to the left side of the screen.

Windows logo key +Right ArrowMaximize the window to the right side of the screen.

Windows logo key +Down ArrowMinimize the window.

Windows logo key +HomeMinimize all but the active window.

Windows logo key +Shift+Up ArrowStretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.

Windows logo key +Shift+Left Arrow or Right ArrowMove a window from one monitor to another.

Windows logo key +PChoose a presentation display mode.

Windows logo key +GCycle through gadgets.

Windows logo key +UOpen Ease of Access Center.

Windows logo key +XOpen Windows Mobility Center.