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Windows 7 Logo Key Shortcuts

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You can download a printable PDF version of the following table, which is more readable and can be saved locally.

To Perform This Task Use This Key Combination
Open or close the Start menu. Windows logo key
Display the System Properties dialog box. Windows logo key +Pause
Display the desktop. Windows logo key +D
Minimize all windows. Windows logo key +M
Restore minimized windows to the desktop. Windows logo key +Shift+M
Open Computer. Windows logo key +E
Search for a file or folder. Windows logo key +F
Search for computers (if you’re on a network). Ctrl+Windows logo key +F
Lock your computer or switch users. Windows logo key +L
Open the Run dialog box. Windows logo key +R
Cycle through programs on the taskbar. Windows logo key +T
Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program. Windows logo key +number
Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. Shift+Windows logo key +number
Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. Ctrl+Windows logo key +number
Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. Alt+Windows logo key +number
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D. 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 +Tab
Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area. Ctrl+Windows logo key +B
Preview the desktop. Windows logo key +Spacebar
Maximize the window. Windows logo key +Up Arrow
Maximize the window to the left side of the screen. Windows logo key +Left Arrow
Maximize the window to the right side of the screen. Windows logo key +Right Arrow
Minimize the window. Windows logo key +Down Arrow
Minimize all but the active window. Windows logo key +Home
Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.Move a window from one monitor to another. Windows logo key +Shift+Up ArrowWindows logo key +Shift+Left Arrow or Right Arrow
Choose a presentation display mode. Windows logo key +P
Cycle through gadgets. Windows logo key +G
Open Ease of Access Center. Windows logo key +U
Open Windows Mobility Center. Windows logo key +X

Printable Version of Windows 7 Logo Key Shortcuts.

For additional keyboard shortcuts, visit Microsoft’s Web site here.

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