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