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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Description

Windows key

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the

Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu.

It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of

functions:

<> : Open or close the Start menu

< > + <D>: Display the desktop

< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore

< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder

< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a

network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a

network domain)

< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows

< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box

< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center

< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box

< > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the

desktop

< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by

using Windows Flip 3-D

< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select

Windows Sidebar

<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a

network)

<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through

programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows

Vista, some shortcuts may not function as

described.

Application

key

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;

it opens the application's context menu.

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