Handy Shortcuts for Windows users
Below you will find some useful shortcuts
The Windows key referred to here is:
Switch between open windows | Alt + Tab |
Minimize/restore all but the active window | Windows key + Home |
Minimize all windows | Windows key + M |
Maximize current window | Windows key + up-arrow |
Minimize or restore a window | Windows key + down-arrow |
Make all windows transparent to reveal the desktop | Windows key + spacebar |
Dock a window to left or right side of screen | Windows key + left- or right-arrow |
Zoom in/out | Windows key + plus/minus sign |
Log out/in screen | Windows key + L |
Open ‘Run’ dialog | Windows key + R |
Open ‘Search’ box | Windows key + F |
Open Windows Explorer | Windows key + E |
Choose display mode/switch screens | |
(Useful for presentations or dual-monitors) | Windows key + P |
Launch programs pinned to Taskbar | |
(1 is 1st from left etc; Windows Key+T cycles all) |