The list of Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts is hard to get and even harder to memorize… but, because of the efficiency and quickness that you get, it’s definitely worth the trouble. Here are the most common keyboard shortcuts…the following work with Windows Vista or higher. Many of these work on other Microsoft applications as well.
Windows logo key shortcuts
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Press this key |
To do this |
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Windows logo key |
Open or close the Start menu. |
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Windows logo key +Pause |
Display the System Properties dialog box. |
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Windows logo key +D |
Display the desktop. |
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Windows logo key +M |
Minimize all windows. |
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Windows logo key +Shift+M |
Restore minimized windows to the desktop. |
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Windows logo key +E |
Open Computer. |
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Windows logo key +F |
Search for a file or folder. |
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Ctrl+Windows logo key +F |
Search for computers (if you’re on a network. |
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Windows logo key +L |
Lock your computer or switch users. |
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Windows logo key +R |
Open the Run dialog box. |
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Windows logo key +T |
Cycle through programs on the taskbar. |
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Windows logo key +number |
Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program. |
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Shift+Windows logo key +number |
Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
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Ctrl+Windows logo key +number |
Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
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Alt+Windows logo key +number |
Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
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Windows logo key +Tab |
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D. |
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Ctrl+Windows logo key +Tab |
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D. |
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Ctrl+Windows logo key +B |
Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area. |
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Windows logo key +Spacebar |
Preview the desktop. |
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Windows logo key +Up Arrow |
Maximize the window. |
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Windows logo key +Left Arrow |
Maximize the window to the left side of the screen. |
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Windows logo key +Right Arrow |
Maximize the window to the right side of the screen. |
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Windows logo key +Down Arrow |
Minimize the window. |
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Windows logo key +Home |
Minimize all but the active window. |
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Windows logo key +Shift+Up Arrow |
Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen. |
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Windows logo key +Shift+Left Arrow or Right Arrow |
Move a window from one monitor to another. |
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Windows logo key +P |
Choose a presentation display mode. |
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Windows logo key +G |
Cycle through gadgets. |
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Windows logo key +U |
Open Ease of Access Center. |
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Windows logo key +X |
Open Windows Mobility Center. |
Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts
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Press this key |
To do this |
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Ctrl+N |
Open a new window |
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Ctrl+Shift+N |
Create a new folder |
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End |
Display the bottom of the active window |
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Home |
Display the top of the active window |
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F11 |
Maximize or minimize the active window |
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Num Lock+Asterisk (*) on numeric keypad |
Display all subfolders under the selected folder |
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Num Lock+Plus Sign (+) on numeric keypad |
Display the contents of the selected folder |
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Num Lock+Minus Sign (-) on numeric keypad |
Collapse the selected folder |
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Left Arrow |
Collapse the current selection (if it’s expanded), or select the parent folder |
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Alt+Enter |
Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item |
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Alt+P |
Display the preview pane |
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Alt+Left Arrow |
View the previous folder |
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Right Arrow |
Display the current selection (if it’s collapsed), or select the first subfolder |
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Alt+Right Arrow |
View the next folder |
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Alt+Up Arrow |
View the parent folder |
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Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheel |
Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons |
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Alt+D |
Select the address bar |
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Ctrl+E |
Select the search box |
