- Windows + (+/- keys) – Zoom in/out
- Shift+Click a taskbar item – Open a new instance of that application
- Windows +Home - Minimize all but the current window
- Windows + Pause [Break] – Open System Properties.
- Windows + Space – Move focus to Sidebar
- Windows + Up Arrow – Maximize the current window
- Windows + Down Arrow – If the current window is maximized, restore it; if the current window is restored, minimize it
- Windows + Left Arrow – Dock the current window to the left half of the screen
- Windows + Right Arrow – Dock the current window to the right half of the screen
- Windows +B – Move focus to notification tray (the right-most portion of the taskbar)
- Windows +D – Toggle showing the desktop
- Windows + E – Run Windows Explorer.
- Windows + F – Search window.
- Windows + G – Bring all gadgets on top and foreground.
- Windows + L – Lock the computer.
- Windows + M – Minimize all open windows
- Windows + Shift + M – Undo all window minimization
- Windows + P – Display options. Open the projection menu (generally used for laptops connected to projectors)
- Windows + U – Open Ease of Access Center.
- Windows + R – Open ‘Run’ command.
- Windows + S – OneNote Screen Clipping Tool [requires OneNote]
- Windows + T – Cycle through applications on taskbar (showing its live preview)
- Windows + X – Run Windows Mobility Center.
- Windows, Right Arrow, Enter – Shutdown
- Windows, Right Arrow,Right Arrow, R – Restart
- Windows, Right Arrow,Right Arrow, S – Sleep
- Windows, Right Arrow,Right Arrow, W – Switch Users
- Windows, L – Lock
Enjoy using the keyboard shortcut.
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