Windows 7 Shortcut Keys Windows 7 is the next version of Microsoft Windows, an operating system for both home and business. As with its previous counterparts (Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98, Windows 95, Vista), developers of Windows 7 have made available many shortcut keys to make our lives easier. These shortcut keys are very similar to those of Windows Vista. We'll take a look at some of these shortcut keys below.
New in Windows 7 The → symbol stands for the right arrow key, ← for the left arrow key, etc. Win+↑ Maximize the current window Win+↓ If the current window is maximized, restore it; if the current window is restored, minimize it Win+← Dock the current window to the left half of the screen *If it is already docked left, it is moved to the right half of the screen *If it is already docked right, it is restored to its original size Win+→ Dock the current window to the right half of the screen *If it is already docked right, it is moved to the left half of the screen *If it is already docked left, it is restored to its original size Win+Shift+← Move current window to the left monitor (with dual monitors) Win+Shift+→ Move current window to the right monitor (with dual monitors) Win+Home Minimize all but the current window Win+Space Peek at the desktop Win+[Plus sign] Zoom in Win+[Minus sign] Zoom out Win+P Open the projection menu (generally used for laptops connected to projectors) Alt+P In Explorer, show/hide the preview pane Taskbar Modifiers (New in Windows 7) Shift+Click Open a new instance of the program Ctrl+Click Cycle between windows in a group Middle Click Open a new instance of the program Ctrl+Shift+Click Open a new instance of the program as Administrator Shift+Right-Click Show window menu Managing Windows Alt+F4 Close the active window Alt+Tab Switch to previous active window Alt+Esc Cycle through all open windows Win+Tab Flip 3D [more info] Ctrl+Win+Tab Persistent Flip 3D Win+T Cycle through applications on taskbar (showing its live preview) Win+M Minimize all open windows Win+Shift+M Undo all window minimization Win+D Toggle showing the desktop Win+↑ Maximize the current window Win+↓ If the current window is maximized, restore it; if the current window is restored, minimize it Win+← Dock the current window to the left half of the screen *If it is already docked left, it is moved to the right half of the screen *If it is already docked right, it is restored to its original size Win+→ Dock the current window to the right half of the screen *If it is already docked right, it is moved to the left half of the screen *If it is already docked left, it is restored to its original size Win+Shift+← Move current window to the left monitor (with dual monitors) Win+Shift+→ Move current window to the right monitor (with dual monitors) Win+Home Minimize all but the current window Win+Space Peek at the desktop Win+[Plus sign] Zoom in Win+[Minus sign] Zoom out Starting Programs Win+1 Open the first program on your Quick Launch bar Win+2 Open the second program on your Quick Launch bar Win+n Open the nth program on your Quick Launch bar Win+U Open the ease of access center Win+F Open the search window Win+X Open the Mobility Center Win+E Open Explorer Win+R Open the Run window [more info] Win+B Move focus to notification tray (the right-most portion of the taskbar) Win+P Open the projection menu (generally used for laptops connected to projectors) Win+Pause Open the System Properties portion from the Control Panel Ctrl+Shift+Esc Open Windows Task Manager Logging In And Out While the below shortcuts seem unwieldy because of their length, they're quite easy to remember once you try them out a few times. Win, →, Enter Shutdown Win, →, →, R Restart Win, →, →, S Sleep Win, →, →, W Switch Users Win+L Locks computer Viewing Folders With Explorer Alt+← Go back Alt+→ Go forward Alt+↑ Go up a directory Alt+D Move focus to address bar Alt+D, Tab Move focus to search bar Alt+Enter Open the Properties window of the current selection Ctrl+Mousewheel Change the view type (extra large, small, list view, detail, etc.) Alt+P Show/hide the preview pane On 4/20/12, Boston, Jason (RIS-OKC) <jason.bos...@lexisnexis.com> wrote: > Hi all, > Where can I get a comprehensive list of shortcut keys for windows 7? > > Thanks, > Jason > > > ----------------------------------------- > The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only > for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named > above. This message may be an attorney-client communication and/or > work product and as such is privileged and confidential. If the > reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent > responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are > hereby notified that you have received this document in error and > that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this > message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and > delete the original message. > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/