Shortcut Keys: WINDOWS

    Windows Key + R: Opens the Run menu.

    Windows Key + E: Opens Explorer.

    Alt + Tab: Switch between open programs.

    Windows Key + Up Arrow: Maximize current window.

    Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.

    Windows Key + Break: Opens system properties.

    Windows Key + F: Opens search for files and folders.

    Windows Key + D: Hide/display the desktop.

    Alt + Esc: Switch between programs in order they were opened.

    Alt + Letter: Select menu item by underlined letter.

    Ctrl + Esc: Open Start menu.

    Ctrl + F4: Close active document (does not work with some applications).

    Alt + F4: Quit active application or close current window.

    Alt + Spacebar: Open menu for active program.

    Ctrl + Left or Right Arrow: Move cursor forward or back one word.

    Ctrl + Up or Down Arrow: Move cursor forward or back one paragraph.

    F1: Open Help menu for active application.

    Windows Key + M: Minimize all windows.

    Shift + Windows Key + M: Restore windows that were minimized with previous keystroke.

    Windows + F1: Open Windows Help and Support.

    Windows + Tab: Open Task view.

    Windows + Break: Open the System Properties dialog box.

    Hold Right SHIFT key for eight seconds: Switch FilterKeys on and off.

    Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen: Switch High Contrast on and off.

    Left Alt + Left Shift + Num Lock: Switch Mouse keys on and off.

    Press Shift five times: Switch Sticky keys on and off.

    Hold Num Lock for five seconds: Switch Toggle keys on and off.