{"id":5048,"date":"2021-05-19T12:30:40","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T16:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nexela.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=5048"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:25:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T19:25:23","slug":"the-abcs-of-windows-key-shortcuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nexela.com\/?p=5048","title":{"rendered":"The ABCs of Windows-Key Shortcuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Windows OS is chock-full of capabilities, with many of these given an associated keyboard shortcut for added convenience. Of course, having these capabilities is one thing, but remembering so many is quite a different story. For your reference, we\u2019ve put together a list of the shortcuts associated with the letter keys, with a few extras as a bonus.<\/p>\n<p>Take note of any that you might have particular use for.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Alphabet of Windows Shortcuts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + A<\/strong> launches the Action Center.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + B<\/strong> highlights the notification area.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + C<\/strong> launches Cortana in listening mode.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + D<\/strong> toggles Show Desktop and the previous state.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + E<\/strong> launches File Explorer in the Quick Access tab.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + F<\/strong> launches the Microsoft Feedback hub.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + G<\/strong> launches the Game Bar tools, for use during personal time.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + H<\/strong> launches the Dictation toolbar.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + I<\/strong> launches the Settings.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + K<\/strong> launches the Connect pane to connect to wireless displays and devices.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + L<\/strong> locks the device.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + M<\/strong> minimizes all open windows.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + O<\/strong> locks the device\u2019s orientation on tablets and mobile devices.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + P<\/strong> launches the Project pane.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + Q<\/strong> opens Search.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + R<\/strong> displays the run dialog box.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + S<\/strong> launches Cortana in typing mode.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + T<\/strong> cycles through the apps on the taskbar.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + U<\/strong> launches the Ease of Access\/Display Center to manage attached displays.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + V<\/strong> pulls up the clipboard app to view things copied to it with <strong>Ctrl + C<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + X<\/strong> pulls up the advanced, Secret Start menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Moving Around Your Windows<\/h3>\n<p>A bit of desktop organization can often help people be more productive, which makes it super helpful that Windows has a few shortcuts dedicated to arranging the windows on your display:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + Left\/Right Arrow<\/strong> takes the active window and adjusts it to fill the left or right side of the monitor it is displayed in.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + Shift + Left\/Right Arrow<\/strong> moves the active window over to another display.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + Up Arrow<\/strong> maximizes the active window.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>WinKey + Down Arrow<\/strong> minimizes the active window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Trust us, Windows comes with a lot more shortcuts for you to explore, which we occasionally go over here. Make sure you check back often for more great technology tips and best practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Windows OS is chock-full of capabilities, with many of these given an associated keyboard shortcut for added convenience. Of course, having these capabilities is one thing, but remembering so many is quite a different story. For your reference, we\u2019ve put together a list of the shortcuts associated with the letter keys, with a few extras as a bonus. 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