Saturday, October 21, 2006

Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

If you have never used the Windows Key on your keyboard I encourage to start. The Windows key has the Microsoft flag logo on it and is located between the CTRL andALT keys on the keyboard. This key allows a user to perform commonly performed tasks using the Windows key in combination with another key.

Below is a listing of Windows keys that can be used on computers running a Microsoft Windows operating system and using a keyboard with a Windows Key. In the below list of shortcuts, the Windows key is represented by "WINKEY".

WINKEY + D
Brings the desktop to the top of all other windows.

WINKEY + M
Minimizes all windows.

WINKEY + SHIFT + M
Undo the minimize done by WINKEY + M and WINKEY + D.

WINKEY + E
Open Microsoft Explorer.

WINKEY + Tab
Cycle through open programs through the taskbar.

WINKEY + F
Display the Windows Search / Find feature.

WINKEY + CTRL + F
Display the search for computers window.

WINKEY + F1
Display the Microsoft Windows help.

WINKEY + R
Open the run window.

WINKEY + Pause / Break key
Open the system properties window.

WINKEY + U
Open Utility Manager.

WINKEY + L
Lock the computer (Windows XP and above only).

Good Reference: http://www.computerhope.com/shortcut.htm

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