Window Shortcut Key

Windows Shortcuts Keys (Winkey)

Shortcut Keys With Explanation

* Window key - It provides users the option to open and close the start menu.

* Winkey + D - It is used to minimize all open windows and restore minimized windows. For example, if you have opened different programs like Google Chrome, or Microsoft Word, you can press the window key and D together to minimize all open windows.

* Winkey + E - It helps users to open a computer window or hard disk drives.

* Winkey + M - It allows users to minimize all opened program windows.

* Winkey + Shift + M - It is used to restore all windows, which are minimized by using Winkey+M and Winkey+D.

* Winkey + Tab - Gives users the option to switch between open programs using Aero Flip 3-D on a computer. You need to hold down the Window key and keep pressing the Tab key to switch between programs, release the Tab key when you are in the program you want to open.

* Winkey + F - It will show a window where you can search or find data available on your computer.

* Winkey + L - It is used to lock the computer or switch users.

* Winkey + R - Its use is to open the Run dialog box where users can open various programs. For example, if you want to open Microsoft Word, you need to press Winkey + R and type winword in the open run window and then press Enter key.

* Winkey + U - It allows you to open the Ease of Access Center window, which allows you to access various options like startup magnifier, on-screen keyboard, startup narrator, etc.

* Winkey + Pause /Break - Its use is to open the system properties dialog box.

* Winkey + Number - It gives users the option to open taskbar-pinned programs based on their position on the taskbar. For example, Google Chrome is in the first position on the taskbar; pressing Winkey+1 will open Google Chrome.

* Shift + Winkey + Number - It allows you to open the new window of the program pinned to the taskbar based on its location on the taskbar. For example, Google Chrome is in the first position on the taskbar; pressing Shift+Winkey+1 will open Google Chrome. If you press this hotkey again while opening Google Chrome, it will open a new Google Chrome window again.

* Alt + Winkey + Number - It is used to open the jump list for the program pinned to the taskbar as per their position on the taskbar. For example, It is done by pressing Alt + Winkey + 1.

* Winkey + V - Its use is to open the Clipboard app.

* Winkey+ up arrow (↑) - This key is used to maximize the window.

* Winkey+ down arrow (↓) - It is used to minimize the window.

* Winkey+ left arrow (←) - It helps users to maximize the window to the left side of the screen.

* Winkey+ right arrow (→) - Its use is to maximize the window to the right side of the screen.

* Winkey + P - It allows users to choose a presentation display mode.

* Winkey + X - It gives users the option to open the Windows Mobility Center, where you can adjust the volume, brightness, and more.