Users can always count on the established programs that allow us to access the content we need quickly. Tap or click here to find out everything that came with the massive May Windows update. It turns out that the Windows key, which can be found on virtually any Microsoft device, is more powerful than you may think. Well, it is if you know how to use it. Here are the most useful Windows key keyboard shortcuts from Windows 10.
What are the keyboard shortcuts?
Most people believe the mouse is the easiest way to navigate their computers, but they’d be wrong. RELATED: 7 ways to customize your Windows computer Keyboard shortcuts are significantly faster. Want to see what these amazing key sequences can do? Check out the shortcuts below and you may find a few that will make you faster and more productive:
Windows logo key = Open and close start menuWindows logo key + A = Open NotificationsWindows key + Pause = Display SystemWindows logo key + C = Open Cortana in listening modeWindows key + D = Hide or display desktopWindows key + M = Minimize all windowsWindows key + E = Open File ExplorerWindows key + F = Begin feedback dialogueWindows key + Shift + M = Restore minimized windows to desktopCtrl + Windows key + F = Search for other computers on the same networkWindows key + L = Lock computer or switch usersWindows key + R = Open run dialogue boxWindows key + T = Cycle through Taskbar programsWindows key + number = Start program pinned to the Taskbar in the position indicated by the numberShift + Windows key + number = Start a new instance of the program pinned to the Taskbar in the position indicated by the numberCtrl + Windows key + number = Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the Taskbar in the position indicated by the numberAlt + Windows key + number = Open the jump list for the program pinned to the Taskbar in the position indicated by the numberWindows key + V = Open the clipboardWindows key + tab = Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-DCtrl + Windows key + tab = Use arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-DCtrl + Windows + B = Switch to a program that displays a message in the notification areaWindows key + Up Arrow = Maximize windowWindows key + Down Arrow = Minimize the desktop windowWindows key + Right Arrow = Maximize window on right side of the screenWindows key + Left Arrow = Maximize window on the left side of the screenWindows key + Home = Minimize all except the active windowWindows key + Shift + Up Arrow = Stretch the window from the top and bottom of the screenWindows key + Shift + Left Arrow or Right Arrow = Move an open window or app from one monitor to anotherWindows key + P = Select a presentation display modeWindows key + G = Open the Game barWindows key + U = Open Ease of Access CenterWindows key + X = Open the Quick Link menuWindows key + Ctrl + M = Open the Magnifier app
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