Windows 10 : Keyboard Shortcuts with Windows Key



Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts with Windows Key

Shortcuts keys in Desktop in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7

Windows key + M: Minimizes the all opened windows.
Windows key + Shift + M: Restores the all minimized windows.
Windows key + Up arrow: Maximizes the selected window.
Windows key + Down arrow: Minimizes the selected window.
Windows key + Left arrow: Snap selected window to the left half of the screen.
Windows key + Right arrow: Snap selected window to the right half of the screen.
Windows key + Up or Down: Snap it into a quadrant (If the window is already in the left half/right of the screen)

Windows key + Home: Minimize/Restorest all windows except the currently active window.
Windows key + Shift + Left arrow or Right arrow: Move selected window to left/right monitor.
Windows key + Tab: Open Task view (virtual desktops).
Windows key + Ctrl + D: Add new virtual desktop.
Windows key + Ctrl + Right arrow: Move to the next virtual desktop (to the right).
Windows key + Ctrl + Left arrow: Move to the previous virtual desktop (to the left).
Windows key + Ctrl + F4: Close current virtual desktop.


The Windows key

These keyboard shortcuts use the Windows logo key to perform various tasks on the operating system, such as launching both Windows and third-party apps.

Windows key + A: Open the Action Center.
Windows key + S: Open Cortana in text mode (to type in the search bar). Windows key + Q will also do this.
Windows key + C: Open Cortana in listening mode (similar to saying "Hey, Cortana").
Windows key + E: Open File Explorer.
Windows key + F: Open the Windows 10 Feedback Hub.
Windows key + Ctrl + F: Search for PCs on a network.
Windows key + G: Open the Game bar.
Windows key + H: Open the Share sidebar.
Windows key + I: Open the Settings menu.
Windows key + K: Open the Connect sidebar (for connecting to new Bluetooth devices or Miracast).
Windows key + L: Lock your computer.
Windows key + O: Lock screen orientation.
Windows key + P: Open presentation/projection sidebar.
Windows key + R: Open the Run window.
Windows key + U: Open Ease of Access center.
Windows key + Spacebar: Switch input language and keyboard layout.
Windows key + (+) or (-): Zoom in and out with magnifier.
Windows key + Esc: Exit magnifier.


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