Sunday, January 9, 2011

Shortcut Keys Windows 7

General hotkeys

Windows key + Up arrow Maximizes the current windows
Windows key + Down arrow Restore or minimize the current window
Windows key + Left arrow Snap the current window to the left half of your screen
Windows key + Right arrow Snap the current window to the right half of your screen
Windows key + Shift + Left arrow Moves the current windows to the left screen, when running dual monitors
Windows key + Shift + Right arrow Moves the current windows to the right screen, when running dual monitors
Windows key + Home Minimises or Restores all but the current window
Windows key + T Focuses on the taskbar, you can then use the arrow keys and enter to select
Pressing it again will cycle through items.
Windows key + Shift + T cycles backwards
Windows key + Tab Cycle through your open applications in 3D
Alt + Tab Cycle through your open applications in 2D
Windows key + Space bar (hold keys) Peek at the desktop
Windows key + D Show the desktop
Windows key + M Minimize the current windows
Windows key + G Bring your gadgets to the top of your applications
Windows key + P Presentation and external display options
Windows key + U Open Ease of Access center
Windows key + X Mobility Center enabling quick access to features like wi-fi
Windows key + [a number key 1-5] Launches the program from the task bar corresponding to that number key
e.g. Windows key + 1 Launches the first application on the task bar
Windows key + + Zoom in
Windows key + - Zoom out
Windows key + L Lock your PC back to the login screen

Resource from : http://www.microsoft.com/nz/digitallife/basics/windows-7-shortcut-keys.mspx

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