Thursday, March 23, 2006

The Windows logo key -Tip

The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer keyboards to the right and left of the space bar, is not used by most people. Don't ignore it. It is the shortcut anchor for the following commands:

Windows: Display the Start menu

Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows

Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer

Windows + F: Display Search for files

Windows + L: Lock the workstation

Windows + M: Minimize all windows

Windows + Q: Quick switching of users (Powertoys only)

Windows + Q: Hold Windows Key, then tap Q to scroll thru the different users on your pc

Windows + R: Display Run dialog box

Windows + U: Open Utility Manager

Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer

Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center

Windows + Pause/ Break: Display System Properties dialog box

Windows + Shift + M: Undo minimize all windows

Windows + Tab: Cycles through all open programs and taskbar buttons. Press [ENTER] to select.

If I missed something else let me know and I will post it here

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