Windows Shortcut Keys

Windows shortcut keys

Windows Key + R: Opens the Run menu.

Windows Key + E: Opens Explorer.

Alt + Tab: Switch between open programs.

Windows Key + Up Arrow: Maximize current window.

Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.

Windows Key + Break: Opens system properties.

Windows Key + F: Opens search for files and folders.

Windows Key + D: Hide/display the desktop.

Alt + Esc: Switch between programs in the order they were opened.

Alt + Letter: Select menu item by underlined letter.

See Also: Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys

Ctrl + Esc: Open Start menu.

Ctrl + F4: Close active document (does not work with some applications).

Alt + F4: Quit active application or close current window.

Alt + Spacebar: Open menu for active program.

Ctrl + Left or Right Arrow: Move cursor forward or back one word.

Ctrl + Up or Down Arrow: Move cursor forward or back one paragraph.

F1: Open Help menu for active application.

Windows Key + M: Minimize all windows.

Shift + Windows Key + M: Restore windows that were minimized with the previous keystroke.

Windows + F1: Open Windows Help and Support.

Windows + Tab: Open Task view.

Windows + Break: Open the System Properties dialog box.

Hold Right SHIFT key for eight seconds: Switch FilterKeys on and off.

Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen: Switch High Contrast on and off.

Left Alt + Left Shift + Num Lock: Switch Mouse keys on and off.

Press Shift five times: Switch Sticky keys on and off.

Hold Num Lock for five seconds: Switch Toggle keys on and off.