We actually have covered a lengthy list of windows key shortcuts in Windows 7 before but we also thought these key shortcuts are so useful that it wouldn’t be too much if we post them again. And this time, we listed only 7 of them here that we think are very useful and handy and everyone who uses Windows 7 should know about them.
1. To display the desktop
here are 3 ways to display the desktop:
Windows Key + D or
Windows Key + M (minimize all windows) or
Windows Key + Space (to peek the desktop)
2. To cycle through the applications
Windows Key + Tab or
Windows Key + Ctrl + Tab (lock the cycle through window)
Windows Key + Shift + Tab (cycle through in backwards)
3. To quickly open Windows application
Windows Key + E to open Windows Explorer
Windows Key + P to open external display window
Windows Key + X to open Mobility Center
4. To quickly lock the desktop
It’s extremely useful when you are in a hurry leaving your computer.
Windows Key + L
5. To open the Run dialog box
Windows Key + R
6. To Snap, Aero Shake
Windows Key + Up/Down/Left/Right Arrows
Windows Key + Home to Aero Shake
Windows Key + Shift + Up/Left/Right Arrows to stretch the window
7. Zoom in/out the Window
Windows Key + plus (+ sign)
Windows Key + minus (- sign)
That’s it, hope you enjoy and have learned one or two tricks out of it.