Shortcut Keys for windows



  1. Windows Key + R: To open the Run menu.
  2. Windows Key + E: windows Explorer.
  3. Alt + Tab/ windows key+Tab key  : Switch between open programs.
  4. Windows Key + Up Arrow: Maximize current window.
  5. Ctrl + Shift + Esc: To open Task Manager.
  6. Windows Key + Break: Opens system properties.
  7. Windows Key + F: Opens search for files and folders.
  8. Windows Key + D: Hide/display the desktop.
  9. Alt + Esc: Switch between programs in order they were opened.
  10. Alt + Letter: Select menu item by underlined letter.
  11. Ctrl + Esc: Open Start menu.
  12. Ctrl + F4: Close active document (does not work with some applications).
  13. Alt + F4: Quit active application or close current window.
  14. Alt + Spacebar: Open menu for active program.
  15. F1: Open Help menu for active application.
  16. Windows Key + M: Minimize all windows.
  17. Shift + Windows Key + M: Restore windows that were minimized with previous keystroke.
  18. Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen: Switch High Contrast on and off.
  19. Left Alt + Left Shift + Num Lock: Switch Mouse keys on and off.
  20. Hold Right SHIFT key for eight seconds: Switch FilterKeys on and off.
  21. Ctrl + Left or Right Arrow: Move cursor forward or back one word.
  22. Ctrl + Up or Down Arrow: Move cursor forward or back one paragraph.
  23. Windows + F1: Open Windows Help and Support.
  24. Windows + Tab: Open Task view.
  25. Windows + Break: Open the System Properties dialog box.
  26. Press Shift five times: Switch Sticky keys on and off.
  27. Hold Num Lock for five seconds: Switch Toggle keys on and off.