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