Microsoft Windows Shortcut Keys

Most of keyboards now have a Windows Key (key with a Windows icon). This key provides additional shortcuts on Microsoft Windows. Below is a listing of the shortcut keys by combining the Windows key and another key.

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*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).