List of All Windows Logo Computer Shortcuts Keys

Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of two or more keys that can be used to perform a task that would typically require a mouse.

Windows logo key plays a very important role in a no. of shortcut keys designed.

Keyboard shortcuts can make it easier to interact with computer and also saves time, also it can be powerful tool if you know the right shortcuts.

With this key, we not only can open or close Start menu but also we can minimize open windows, display desktop, open Computer, Open new programs etc. etc.

Here is the list of all shortcuts keys which uses Windows logo key  along with some examples for some keys to understand their use.
Windows logo key - Display or hide the Start menu

Windows logo key+Tab - Cycle through open programs

Windows logo key+Ctrl+Tab - Cycle through open programs and snaps them as they are cycled.

Windows logo key+Shift+Tab - Cycle through opens apps in reverse order

Windows logo key+Alt+Enter - Opens Windows Media Center

Windows logo key + Pause - Display the System Properties dialog box


Windows logo key+plus or minus - Zoom in or out (in Magnifier)

Windows logo key + Esc - Exit Magnifier

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Windows logo key and Alphabets :

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Windows logo key + B  - Set focus in the notification area

Windows logo key + Ctrl + B - Switch to the programs displayed a message in the notification area

Windows logo key + D - Display and hides the desktop

Windows logo key + E - Open Computer

Windows logo key + G - Cycle through gadgets on the desktop

Windows logo key + L - Lock your PC or switch users

Windows logo key + P - Choose a presentation display mode

Windows logo key + R - Open the Run dialog box

Windows logo key + T - Cycle through  programs on the taskbar

Windows logo key + U - Open Ease of Access Center

Windows logo key + M - Minimize all windows

Windows logo key+Shift+M - Restore minimized windows on the desktop

Windows logo key + V - Cycle through notifications

Windows logo key + Shift + V - Cycle through notifications in reverse order

Windows logo key + X - Opens the Quick Link menu

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Windows logo key and Numbers :

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Windows logo key + Number - Start the desktop 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 + Shift + number - Start a new instance of the desktop  program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number

Windows logo key + Ctrl + number - Switch to the last active window of the desktop program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number

Windows logo key + Alt + number - Open the Jump List for the desktop programs pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number

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Windows logo key and Arrow Keys : 

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Windows logo key+up arrow - Maximize the desktop window

Windows logo key+down arrow - Minimize the desktop window

Windows logo key+left arrow - Maximize the desktop window to the left side of the screen

Windows logo key+right arrow - Maximize the desktop window to the right side of the screen

Windows logo key+Shift+up arrow - Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen

Windows logo key+Shift+down arrow - Restore/minimize active desktop windows vertically, maintaining width

Windows logo key+Shift+left arrow or right arrow - Move a window in the desktop from one monitor to another


Windows logo key+Home - Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke)

Windows logo key+PgUp - Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the left

Windows logo key+PgDown - Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the right

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