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Keyboard Shortcuts Featuring the Windows Key

Keyboard Shortcuts Featuring the Windows Key

Keyboard shortcuts have been utilized for a long time to move things along faster. In 1994, around the time that Windows 95 was released, Microsoft created the new keyboard layout that incorporated the brand-new Windows key (or Win Key). When pressed, the Windows Key would instantly open the start menu, which debuted in the software.

Things have come a long way since 1994, but the Win Key still enhances the typical PC keyboard. Listed below is a list of some of the shortcuts possible with the Windows Key inside Microsoft’s latest OS, Windows 10.

Shortcuts Featuring the Win Key

Basic Functions

  • Win Key - Pressing the Windows Key alone permits you to open and close the Start Menu
  • Win Key + Up - Maximize window
  • Win Key + Down - Minimize window
  • Win Key + Left - Orient window to left side of screen
  • Win Key + Right - Orient window to right side of screen
  • Win Key + Home - Minimize all but active window
  • Win Key + Shift + Left/Right - Move an open window/application from one monitor to another
  • Win Key + M - This will minimize all windows
    • WinKey + Shift + M - This will restore all minimized windows
  • Win Key + L - Lock your computer (this also allows you to switch users)
  • Win Key + Tab - Open task view
  • Win Key + E - Opens File Explorer
  • Win Key + R - Open the Run menu
  • Win Key + D - Hide/display the desktop

Taskbar Functions

  • WinKey + T - Cycle through the programs currently in your Taskbar
  • WinKey + Number - Start pinned Taskbar program that corresponds to the number
  • Shift + WinKey + Number - Opens a new instance of the corresponding Taskbar program

Desktop Functions

  • Win Key + Ctrl + D - Start a new virtual desktop
  • Win Key + Ctrl + Left/Right - Cycle through your available desktops
  • Win Key + Ctrl + F4 - Close the current desktop

We think you’ll find this list helpful in your attempts to navigate Windows 10. For more great tips and tricks subscribe to our Macro Systems' blog.

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