Windows Keyboard Shortcuts - Software Tips

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Time-saving tips from:

Dawn Bjork, MCT, MOSM, CSP

Windows Key Shortcuts

The Windows key gives you quick access to Windows functionality. Look for the Windows key to the left of the s (usually between the C and A keys); sometimes also to the right of the spacebar. (On smaller laptop keyboards, the Windows key may in a different location such as the upper-right corner).

Pressing the Windows key alone (shown below as ) or in combination with other keys enables you to move around and work with Windows without using the mouse or other pointing device.

Select this

Windows key or C + E + E + D + M + V + M + F + 1, + 2, etc.

+ T + R + P + U + X + L + I + , (comma) + ; (semi-colon) or + . (period)

To do this

Open and close the Start Menu.

Open the File Explorer window (previously called Windows Explorer). Minimize all open windows and Show Desktop (repeat to restore). Minimize all open windows. Restore after minimizing all windows. Open Task view to see all open windows. Switch to the desktop and launch the nth application in the taskbar. For instance, + 1 launches the application that is first in the list, numbered from left to right. Move or cycle through applications on the taskbar. Open the Run command. Open the System Properties portion of the Control Panel. Open the Ease of Access Center window. Open the advanced menu in the lower-left corner of the screen. Switch between users or lock desktop while unattended. Open the Settings app. Peek at the desktop. Hold to keep peek open. Enable emoji keyboard.

Find more Windows Tips & Tricks at: Windows

? Dawn Bjork, The Software Pro? ? (303) 699-6868 ? ? Certified Speaking Professional Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) ? Certified Microsoft Office Specialist Master (MOSM) ? Certified Virtual Presenter

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Keyboard shortcuts to work with an active open window

Select this

+ t + b + l + r

To do this

Maximize the active window vertically and horizontally. Restore or minimize the active window. Dock the active window to the left half of the monitor. Dock the active window to the right half of the monitor.

+ V + t + V + b + V + l + V + r + h + p

+ + + + E + P

Maximize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width. Restore or minimize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width. With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the left. With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the right. Minimize or restore all other windows except for the active/current window. Take a picture of the screen and place it in the Computer > Pictures > Screenshots folder. Zoom in. Launches the magnifier to zoom in the current window. Zoom out in the current window when magnifier is enabled. Close the magnifier. Open the Project menu (when connected to external display or projector).

? Dawn Bjork, The Software Pro? ? (303) 699-6868 ? ? Certified Speaking Professional Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) ? Certified Microsoft Office Specialist Master (MOSM) ? Certified Virtual Presenter

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Other Handy Windows Shortcuts

Try these other useful keyboard shortcuts for common Windows actions:

Select this

C + C C + X C + V C + Z C + E D

V + D C + A C + V + N A + D 4

A + F C + F A + E C + V + E A + 4 A + l

A + r

C + 4 1 2 3 5 6 or F !

V + 0 E A + J or A + double-click an icon A + s

To do this

Copy Cut Paste Undo Open and close the Start Menu. Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin (applies to items on your local hard drive). Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin. Select All. Makes a new empty folder. In File Explorer, highlights the Explorer address bar. In File Explorer, highlights the Explorer address bar and pops open the list of previous addresses. Switch between open windows without touching your mouse. Cycle through an application's window (or through a web browser's tabs). Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened. Open the Windows Task Manager. Close the active item, or quit the active program. In File Explorer, opens the previously viewed windows as though you've clicked the Back button in a browser. Once you've pressed A + l, you can use this shortcut to move forward through your recently opened windows in File Explorer. Close the active document window. Display Help and Support. Rename selected item. Search for a file or folder. Refresh the active window. Cycle the focus through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. Enters or exits full-screen mode in which the current window fills the entire screen; even the taskbar is hidden. Helpful with some web browser windows. Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. Cancel the current task. Display properties for the selected item.

Open the shortcut menu for the active window.

? Dawn Bjork, The Software Pro? ? (303) 699-6868 ? ? Certified Speaking Professional Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) ? Certified Microsoft Office Specialist Master (MOSM) ? Certified Virtual Presenter

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