| |
WINDOWS SYMBOL 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 above 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). |
Click here to return |