Windows 7 logo key - Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts

The following table contains keyboard shortcuts that use the Windows logo key clip_image001.

Press this key

To do this

Windows logo key clip_image001[1]

Open or close the Start menu

Windows logo key clip_image001[2]+Pause

Display the System Properties dialog box

Windows logo key clip_image001[3]+D

Display the desktop

Windows logo key clip_image001[4]+M

Minimize all windows

Windows logo key clip_image001[5]+Shift+M

Restore minimized windows to the desktop

Windows logo key clip_image001[6]+E

Open Computer

Windows logo key clip_image001[7]+F

Search for a file or folder

Ctrl+Windows logo key clip_image001[8]+F

Search for computers (if you are on a network)

Windows logo key clip_image001[9]+L

Lock your computer or switch users

Windows logo key clip_image001[10]+R

Open the Run dialog box

Windows logo key clip_image001[11]+T

Cycle through programs on the taskbar

Windows logo key clip_image001[12]+Tab

Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

Ctrl+Windows logo key clip_image001[13]+Tab

Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

Ctrl+Windows logo key clip_image001[14]+B

Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area

Windows logo key clip_image001[15]+Spacebar

Preview the desktop

Windows logo key clip_image001[16]+G

Cycle through gadgets

Windows logo key clip_image001[17]+U

Open Ease of Access Center

Windows logo key clip_image001[18]+X

Open Windows Mobility Center

Windows logo key clip_image001[19]with any number key

Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key clip_image001[20]+1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.

For a More comprehensive list of all windows 7 keyboard shortcuts, Search windows help your help for Keyboard Shortcuts or refer to the post on CtrlF5 about Windows7 Keyboard shortcuts here.