Microsoft Keyboard ShortcutsThe following table contains keyboard shortcuts for use with Microsoft keyboards.
| Press this key |
To do this |
| Windows logo key |
Open or close the Start menu |
| Windows logo key + BREAK |
Display the System Properties dialog box |
| Windows logo key + D |
Display the desktop |
| Windows logo key + M |
Minimize all windows |
| Windows logo key + SHIFT + M |
Restore minimized windows to the desktop |
| Windows logo key + E |
Open Computer |
| Windows logo key + F |
Search for a file or folder |
| CTRL+Windows logo key + F |
Search for computers (if you are on a network) |
| Windows logo key + L |
Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) |
| Windows logo key + R |
Open the Run dialog box |
| Windows logo key + T |
Cycle through programs on the taskbar |
| Windows logo key + TAB |
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3D |
| CTRL + Windows logo key + TAB |
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3D |
| Windows logo key + SPACEBAR |
Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar |
| Windows logo key + G |
Cycle through Sidebar gadgets |
| Windows logo key + U |
Open Ease of Access Center |
| Windows logo key + X |
Open Windows Mobility Center |
Note: This information provided by Microsoft.
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