Keyboard functions

The Start key primarily serves to open the Start menu in the Windows operating system. However, it can also be used in combination with other keys to perform various shortcuts such as.

1. Snap Windows:
   • Left or Right Snap: Pressing Windows key + Left Arrow or Windows key + Right Arrow will snap the current window to the left or right half of the screen, respectively. This is particularly useful for setting up a dual window workspace.
     • Corner Snap: Using Windows key + Up Arrow or Windows key + Down Arrow after snapping a window to the left or right will move it to the respective corner, allowing for even more window management options.
2. Switch Between Open Windows: Alt + Tab (while holding the Start key) allows you to switch between open applications and windows.
3. Minimize/Maximize Windows:
   • Minimize All Windows: Windows key + M minimizes all open windows.
     • Restore Minimized Windows: Windows key + Shift + M restores all minimized windows.
       • Maximize Window: Windows key + Up Arrow maximizes the selected window.
4. Virtual Desktops:
   • Create New Virtual Desktop: Windows key + Ctrl + D.
     • Close Current Virtual Desktop: Windows key + Ctrl + F4.
       • Switch Between Virtual Desktops: Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right Arrow.
5. Open Task View: Windows key + Tab opens Task View, where you can see all your open windows and any virtual desktops you've created.
6. Open Settings: Windows key + I opens the Settings app.
7. Lock Your PC: Windows key + L locks your PC.

These are few, but there are more.