This Windows Logo Key (aka ) is getting more and more use of on Windows and its application. And it gets utilized even much more in Windows 7. Almost each function and the new feature in Windows 7 have the keyboard shortcuts alternative that does the same thing, a lot of which are the combination of Windows Logo Key and the letters. Here are the numbers of them in Windows 7 that are quite commonly used.
Win + U | Open the Ease of Access Center |
Win + Tab | Aero 3D program flipper |
Win + Pause | Display System Properties dialog box |
Win + D | Display Desktop |
Win + M | Minimize all windows |
Win + E | Open Windows Explorer |
Win + F | Search for a file or folder |
Win + L | Lock the computer |
Win + R | Open the Run dialog box |
Win + T | Cycle through programs on the taskbar |
Win + 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. |
Alt + Win + number | Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
Ctrl + Win + B | Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area. |
Win + Spacebar | Preview the desktop |
Win + Up Arrow | Maximize the window |
Win + Left Arrow | Snap the window to the left side of the screen |
Win + Right Arrow | Snap the window to the right side of the screen |
Win + Down Arrow | Minimize the window |
Win + Home | Aero shake, minimize all but the active window |
Win + Shift + Up | Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen |
Win + Shift + Left or Right Arrow | Move a window from one monitor to another |
Win + G | Cycle through gadgets |
Win + Plus / Minus | Zoom in / out |
Enjoy the key and you may find some more hidden tricks.
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