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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key

Description

Windows key

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the

Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu.

It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of

functions:
<

>: Open or close the Start menu

<

> + : Display the desktop

<

> + : Open Windows Explore

<

> + : Search for a file or folder

<

> + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

<

> + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a

network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a

network domain)
<

> + : Minimizes all windows

<

> + : Open the Run dialog box

<

> + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar

<

> + : Open Ease of Access Center

<

> + : Open Windows Mobility Center

<

> + : Display the System Properties dialog box

<

> + : Restore minimized windows to the

desktop
<

> + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by

using Windows Flip 3-D
<

> + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select

Windows Sidebar
+ <

> + : Search for computers (if you are on a

network)
+ <

> + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through

programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows,

some shortcuts may not function as described.

Application

key

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;

it opens the application's context menu.