Windows 8: Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts

Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts

Now a days we are performing lots of tasks, keyboard shortcuts are cool, time saving or makes you look like a professional. Here is a complete collection of Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts for windows 7. Remember frequently used shortcuts to fasten your usage.

Press this Key	To do this
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 a file or folder.
Ctrl + 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	Windows logo key + Tab
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	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. Open
Windows logo key + X	Windows Mobility Center.

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