Windows key keyboard shortcuts(1)

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".

1.      WINKEY Pressing the Windows key alone will open Start.

2.      WINKEY + F1 Opens the Microsoft Windows help and support center.

3.      WINKEY + F3 Opens the Advanced find window in Microsoft Outlook.

4.      WINKEY + D Brings the desktop to the top of all other windows.

5.      WINKEY + M Minimizes all windows.

6.      WINKEY + SHIFT + M Undo the minimize done by WINKEY + M and WINKEY + D.

7.      WINKEY + E Open Microsoft Explorer.

8.      WINKEY + Tab Cycle through open programs through the taskbar.

9.      WINKEY + F Display the Windows Search / Find feature.

10.  WINKEY + CTRL + F Display the search for computers window.