Microsoft Keyboard Shortcuts
Posted by Lyndsay in Misc Saturday, 24 October 2009 12:03 No Comments
I’ve seen that funny looking windows logo key on my keyboard for years and never bothered learning how to use it. Now that I’ve figured out how to use it, I wonder what took me so long! Here’s a list of shortcuts you can make with this unique key.
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Key Combination
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Result
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Windows logo key
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Open or close the Start menu
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Windows logo key +PAUSE
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Display the System Properties dialog box
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Windows logo key +D
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Display the desktop
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Windows logo key +M
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Minimize all windows
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Windows logo key +SHIFT+M
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Restore minimized windows to the desktop
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Windows logo key +E
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Open Windows Explorer
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Windows logo key +F
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Search for a file or folder
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CTRL+Windows logo key +F
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Windows logo key +L
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Lock your computer or switch users
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Windows logo key +R
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Open the Run dialog box
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Windows logo key +T
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Cycle through programs on the taskbar
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Windows logo key +TAB
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Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
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CTRL+Windows logo key +TAB
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Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
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Windows logo key +SPACEBAR
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Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
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Windows logo key +G
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Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
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Windows logo key +U
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Open Ease of Access Center
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Windows logo key +X
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Open Windows Mobility Center
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Windows logo key with any number key
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Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key +1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.
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Hope this helps!
- Lyndsay
