WINDOWS KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Below is a listing of Windows keys that can be used on computers running a Microsoft Windows operating system and using a keyboard with a Windows key. In the below list of shortcuts the windows key is represented by "WINKEY".
If you are looking for Windows shortcut keys see the Microsoft Windows shortcut key section.
| Shortcut Keys | Description |
|---|---|
| WINKEY + D | Minimizes all windows and returns the user to the desktop |
| WINKEY + M | Minimizes all windows |
| WINKEY + SHIFT + M | Undo the minimize |
| 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) |