Windows key shortcuts

Windows key keyboard shortcuts

Shortcut Keys          Description

WINKEY     Pressing the Windows key alone will open Start.

WINKEY + F1     Opens the Microsoft Windows help and support center.

WINKEY + F3     Opens the Advanced find window in Microsoft Outlook.

WINKEY + D     Brings the desktop to the top of all other windows.

WINKEY + M     Minimizes all windows.

WINKEY + SHIFT + M     Undo the minimize done by WINKEY + M and WINKEY + D.

WINKEY + E     Open Microsoft Explorer.

WINKEY + Tab     Cycle through open programs through the taskbar.

WINKEY + F     Display the Windows Search / Find feature.

WINKEY + CTRL + F     Display the search for computers window.

WINKEY + F1     Display the Microsoft Windows help.

WINKEY + R     Open the run window.

WINKEY + Pause / Break key     Open the system properties window.

WINKEY + U     Open Utility Manager.

WINKEY + L     Lock the computer (Windows XP and above only).

WINKEY + P     Quickly change between monitor display types. (Windows 7 only)

WINKEY + LEFT ARROW     Shrinks the window to 1/2 screen on the left side for side by side viewing. (Windows 7 only)

WINKEY + RIGHT ARROW     Shrinks the window to 1/2 screen on the right side for side by side viewing. (Windows 7 only)

WINKEY + UP ARROW     When in the side by side viewing mode, this shortcut takes the screen back to full size. (Windows 7 only)

WINKEY + DOWN ARROW     Minimizes the screen.  Also, when in the side by side viewing mode, this shortcut takes the screen back to a minimized size. (Windows 7 only)