Windows 7 Logo Key Shortcuts
You can download a printable version (PDF), which is also more readable and can be saved locally.
| To Perform This Task | Use This Key Combination |
| Open or close the Start menu. | Windows logo key |
| Display the System Properties dialog box. | Windows logo key +Pause |
| Display the desktop. | Windows logo key +D |
| Minimize all windows. | Windows logo key +M |
| Restore minimized windows to the desktop. | Windows logo key +Shift+M |
| Open Computer. | Windows logo key +E |
| Search for a file or folder. | Windows logo key +F |
| Search for computers (if you’re on a network). | Ctrl+Windows logo key +F |
| Lock your computer or switch users. | Windows logo key +L |
| Open the Run dialog box. | Windows logo key +R |
| Cycle through programs on the taskbar. | Windows logo key +T |
| Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program. | Windows logo key +number |
| Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. | Shift+Windows logo key +number |
| Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. | Ctrl+Windows logo key +number |
| Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. | Alt+Windows logo key +number |
| Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D. | Windows logo key +Tab |
| Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D. | Ctrl+Windows logo key +Tab |
| Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area. | Ctrl+Windows logo key +B |
| Preview the desktop. | Windows logo key +Spacebar |
| Maximize the window. | Windows logo key +Up Arrow |
| Maximize the window to the left side of the screen. | Windows logo key +Left Arrow |
| Maximize the window to the right side of the screen. | Windows logo key +Right Arrow |
| Minimize the window. | Windows logo key +Down Arrow |
| Minimize all but the active window. | Windows logo key +Home |
| Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.Move a window from one monitor to another. | Windows logo key +Shift+Up ArrowWindows logo key +Shift+Left Arrow or Right Arrow |
| Choose a presentation display mode. | Windows logo key +P |
| Cycle through gadgets. | Windows logo key +G |
| Open Ease of Access Center. | Windows logo key +U |
| Open Windows Mobility Center. | Windows logo key +X |
Printable Version of Windows 7 Logo Key Shortcuts.
For additional keyboard shortcuts, visit Microsoft’s Web site here.
