Windows 7 - Windows Logo Key Keyboard Shortcuts

The following table contains keyboard shortcuts that use the Windows logo key in Windows 7 operating system.

Press this key	To do this
Windows logo key	Open or close the Start menu.
Windows logo key+Pause	Display the System Properties dialog box.
Windows logo key+D	Display the desktop.
Windows logo key+M	Minimize all windows.
Windows logo key+Shift+M	Restore minimized windows to the desktop.
Windows logo key+E	Open Computer.
Windows logo key+F	Search for a file or folder.
Ctrl+Windows logo key+F	Search for computers (if you're on a network).
Windows logo key+L	Lock your computer or switch users.
Windows logo key+R	Open the Run dialog box.
Windows logo key+T	Cycle through programs on the taskbar.
Windows logo key+number	Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program.
Shift+Windows logo key +number	Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Ctrl+Windows logo key +number	Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Alt+Windows logo key+number	Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Windows logo key+Tab	Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.
Ctrl+Windows logo key+Tab	Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.
Ctrl+Windows logo key+B	Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area.
Windows logo key +Spacebar	Preview the desktop.
Windows logo key +Up Arrow	Maximize the window.
Windows logo key +Left Arrow	Maximize the window to the left side of the screen.
Windows logo key +Right Arrow	Maximize the window to the right side of the screen.
Windows logo key +Down Arrow	Minimize the window.
Windows logo key +Home	Minimize all but the active window.
Windows logo key +Shift+Up Arrow	Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.
Windows logo key +Shift+Left Arrow or Right Arrow	Move a window from one monitor to another.
Windows logo key +P	Choose a presentation display mode.
Windows logo key +G	Cycle through gadgets.
Windows logo key +U	Open Ease of Access Center.
Windows logo key +X	Open Windows Mobility Center.

With the help of these keys you can reduce your mouse use and make your keyboard activity faster.

Other Keyboard Shortcut Links:

• Windows 7 - General Keyboard Shortcuts
• Windows 7 - Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts
• Windows 7 - Windows Logo Key Keyboard Shortcuts
• Microsoft Office 2007 Keyboard Shortcuts
• Microsoft Excel 2007 Keyboard Shortcuts
• Keyboard Shortcuts for Special Characters and Symbols
• Magic Keyboard Shortcut Guide