Microsoft Windows Tricks

Windows Shortcuts

Windows Key + Ctrl + F: Search for computers
Windows Key + Ctrl + F4: Close the current virtual desktop
Windows Key + Ctrl + Left Arrow: Switch to the previous virtual desktop
Windows Key + D: Show the desktop
Windows Key + Down Arrow: Minimize the window (or Restore the window if it is maximized)
Windows Key + F1: Open the Help and Support window
Windows Key + Left Arrow: Snap the current window to the left side of the screen
Windows Key + Number: Open a program from the taskbar
Windows Key + Shift + Left Arrow: Move the current window to the previous monitor
Windows Key + Shift + Number: Open a new instance of a program from the taskbar
Windows Key + Shift + Right Arrow: Move the current window to the next monitor
Windows Key + Spacebar: Switch keyboard language
Windows Key + T: Cycle through the items on the taskbar
Windows Key + U: Open Ease of Access Center
Windows Key + Up Arrow: Maximize the current window
Windows Key + X: Open the Windows Mobility Center
Windows Key + Ctrl + D: Create a virtual desktop
Windows Key + Ctrl + Right Arrow: Switch to the next virtual desktop
Windows Key + D: Minimize or restore all windows
Windows Key + E: Open File Explorer
Windows Key + E: Open Windows Explorer
Windows Key + F: Search for files
Windows Key + I: Open Settings
Windows Key + L: Lock your computer
Windows Key + M: Minimize all windows
Windows Key + Pause: Open System Properties
Windows Key + PrtScn: Take a screenshot
Windows Key + R: Open the Run dialog box
Windows Key + Shift + M: Restore all minimized windows
Windows Key + Tab: Cycle through open programs on the taskbar
Windows Key + Tab: Open Task View
Windows Key + X: Open Quick Link menu

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