Windows 7 introduces several new shortcut keys to take advantage of design improvements. These shortcut keys will help save time and improve productivity while using Windows 7. To perform shortcut key strokes, press and hold the keys while performing the task.
Windows Shortcuts
+ Up Arrow
Maximize window
+ Down Arrow
Restore/Minimize window
+ <—
Snap window to left
+ –>
Snap window to right
+ Shift + <—
Jump window to left monitor
+ Shift + –>
Jump window to right monitor
+ Home
Restore/Minimize all other windows
Taskbar Shortcuts
+ T
Preview the first taskbar entry Press again to move forward through taskbar entries
+ Shift + T
Preview the last taskbar entry Press again to move back through taskbar entries Note: after pressing the keystroke once, use <—and –> to cycle through
+ #(1-9)
Launches a new instance of the application in the #(1-9) slot on the taskbar
Desktop Shortcuts
+ Space
View the Desktop
+ G
Bring Gadgets to the top
+ P
Opens projection options (Computer only, Duplicate, Extend and Projector only)
+ X
Mobility Center (same as Vista, but still handy)
Desktop Shortcuts
+ Space
View the Desktop
+ G
Bring Gadgets to the top
Accessibility Shortcuts
+ +
Zoom in
+ -
Zoom out
Explorer Shortcuts
ALT + P
Show/Hide Preview Pane
Mouse Shortcuts
Shift + Left Mouse Button over Taskbar Icon
Open a new instance
Middle Button Over Taskbar Icon
Open a new instance
CTRL + Shift + Left Mouse + Taskbar Icon
Open a new instance with Admin privileges
Shift + Right Mouse Button + Taskbar Icon
Show window menu (Restore/Minimize/Close, etc.)
Shift + Right Mouse Button + Taskbar Group
Show window group menu (Restore/Minimize/Close All)
+ Up Arrow