Window key Shortcuts

The following table contains several Windows (Winkey) shortcuts keys:

Shortcut Explanation
Keys
Window It provides users the option to open and close the start menu.
key
Winkey + It is used to minimize all opened windows and to restore the minimized windows.
D For example, if you have opened different programs such as Google Chrome,
Microsoft Word, then you can press window key and D together to minimize all
opened windows.
Winkey + E It helps users to open a computer window or hard disk drives.
Winkey + It allows users to minimize all opened program windows.
M
Winkey + It is used to restore all windows, which are minimized by
Shift + M using Winkey+M and Winkey+D.
Winkey + It offers users the option to switch between open programs by using Aero Flip
Tab 3-D on a computer. You are required to hold down the Window key and keep
pressing the Tab key to move from one program to another, release the Tab key
when it is on the program that you want to open.
Winkey + F It will show a window where you can search or find data available in your
computer.
Winkey + L It is used to lock the computer or switch users.
Winkey + R Its use is to open the Run dialog box where users can open various programs. For
example, if you want to open Microsoft Word, you are required to press Winkey
+ R, and type winword in opened run window then press Enter key.
Winkey + It allows you to open the ease of access center window, which enables you to
U access various options like start magnifier, on-screen keyboard, start narrator, etc.
Winkey + Its use is to open the system properties dialog box.
Pause
/Break
Winkey + It provides users the option to open the programs pinned to the taskbar as per
Number their position on the taskbar. For example, as shown in the below image, the
Internet Explorer is located on 1stposition on the taskbar; by
pressing Winkey+1, the Internet Explorer will be opened. Thus, if you
press Winkey+6, the Excel will be opened as it is located on the 6 th position on
the taskbar.
Shift + It allows you to open the new window of the program pinned to the taskbar
Winkey + according to their location on the taskbar. For example, as shown in the below
Number image, the Internet Explorer is located on 1st position on the taskbar; by
pressing Shift+Winkey+1, the Internet Explorer will be opened. If you press this
shortcut key again while opening Internet Explorer, it will open a new window of
Internet Explorer again.

Alt + It is used to open the jump list for the program pinned to the taskbar as per their
Winkey + position on the taskbar. For example, as shown in the below picture: It is done by
Number pressing Alt + Winkey + 1.

Winkey + V Its use is to open the Clipboard app.

Winkey+ This key is used to maximize the window.
up arrow
(↑)
Winkey+ It is used to minimize the window.
downarrow
(↓)
Winkey+ It helps users to maximize the window to the left side of the screen.
leftarrow
(←)
Winkey+ Its use is to maximize the window to the right side of the screen.
right arrow
(→)
Winkey + P It allows users to choose a presentation display mode. As shown in the below
image:
Winkey + X It provides users the option to open the windows mobility center where you
can adjust volume, brightness, and more.

F1 - F12 function keys shortcuts

The function keys range from F1 to F12 on a computer keyboard. These keys perform
a special function defined by the operating system or by a currently running program.
These keys can be used with Alt or Ctrl keys to perform different functions.

The function keys may perform different tasks on different keyboards. As some
laptop's and small keyboards' function keys are used to change the screen brightness,
volume, and perform other specific functions. The common shortcut keys for Windows
and macOS are given below:
F1
o It is used to open the help window in almost every program.

o It is also used to enter the BIOS or CMOS Some computers allow you to enter
the BIOS setup by using different keys such as F2, F10, Delete, Esc.

o If you press Window + F1, it will open the Microsoft Windows help and
support center.

F2
o In Microsoft Windows, it is used to rename an icon, file, or folder which the
user selects.

o In Microsoft Excel, the key F2 allows you to edit the selected cell in the Excel
sheet.

o In Microsoft word, if you press Ctrl+F2, the print preview window will open,
 and Alt+Ctrl+F2 will open the new file or a document.

o Furthermore, it is also used to enter the CMOS setup.

F3
o It is mostly used to open a search feature for many programs.

o In MS-DOS or Windows command line, it provides users the option to repeat

the last command entered.

o In Microsoft Word, if you press Shift + F3, it allows you to change the selected
text from uppercase to lowercase or a capital letter at the beginning of every
word.

o In Microsoft Outlook, if you press Windows Key + F3, it will open the
advanced find window.

o Furthermore, it is also used to open the Mission Control on an Apple

computer.

F4
o Its use is to open the find window in Windows 95 to XP.

o It is used to open the address bar in Internet Explorer as well as Windows

Explorer.

o In Microsoft Word, it allows you to repeat the last action performed. For
example, if you want to retype the last typed word or sentences multiple times,
you can use this key.

o If you press Alt+F4, it will close the currently open window in Microsoft
Windows. Furthermore, it is also used to shut down the system, for that you
need to press Alt+F4 on desktop screen, you will see a dialog box then click OK
button, and the system will be shut down.
F5
o It is mainly used to refresh or reload the page or document window.

o If you press Ctrl + F5 or Shift + F5 in a web browser, it completely refreshes

the web page, clear the cache, and re-download the whole content of the web
page.

o It provides users the option to access find, replace, and Go To dialog box in
Microsoft Word.

o Furthermore, it is also used to start the slideshow in PowerPoint.

F6
o It helps users to move the cursor to the address bar in Internet browsers such
as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.

o In Microsoft Word, if you press Ctrl+Shift+F6, it allows you to switch between

other open Word documents.

o Furthermore, it reduces laptop speaker volume (on some laptops).

F7
o It is commonly used to check spelling and grammar of a document in Microsoft
programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.

o If you press Shift+F7, it allows you to check the thesaurus of the selected word
in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.

o It provides users the option to turn on Caret Browsing in Mozilla Firefox.

o It is also used to increase the laptop speaker volume (on some laptops).

F8
o The F8 function key allows users to enter the Windows startup menu, generally
 used to access Windows Safe Mode.

o It is also used to access the Windows recovery system by some computers but
may require a Windows installation CD.

o Furthermore, it displays a thumbnail image for all workspaces in macOS.

F9
o It is used to send and receive an email in Microsoft Outlook.

o It is also used to refresh document in Microsoft Word.

o Its use is to access the Measurements toolbar in Quark 5.0.

o It helps to reduce screen brightness on some laptops.

o It offers users the option to display a thumbnail for each window in a single
workspace on macOS 10.3 or later versions.

o On Apple computer, if you press Fn and F9 keys together, the mission control
will open.

F10
o It allows you to activate the menu bar of an open application in Microsoft
Windows.

o Shift+F10 is used to open the right-clicking options on a selected word, icon,

file, or Internet link. As shown in the below screenshot:
 o It allows users to access the hidden recovery partition on Compaq, HP, and
Sony computers.

o It provides users the option to enter CMOS setup on some computers.

o It is also used to increase the screen brightness on some laptops.

o On macOS 10.3 or later, it displays all open Windows for the active program.

F11
o It is used to enable and disable the full-screen mode in all modern internet
browsers.

o It allows users the option to access the hidden recovery partition on

eMachines, Gateway, and Lenovo computers.

o On macOS 10.4 or later, it is used to hide all open windows and shows the
desktop.

F12
o It is used to open the Save as option where you can save a file with a different
name in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

o By pressing Ctrl+F12, you can open a file or document in Word, Excel, etc.

o Shift+F12 is used to save a file in Microsoft Word like we do by using Ctrl+S.

o If you press Ctrl+Shift+F12 in Microsoft Word, it will open the print preview
window of a document or a file like we do by using Ctrl+P.

o F12 is also used to open a firebug or debug tool of browser.

o On Apple computer 10.4 or later, F12 is used to display or hide the dashboard.

o Furthermore, it provides a list of bootable devices on a computer at startup.

You can choose that device from the list, which you have connected to your PC
to boot from, Such as hard drive, DVD drive or CD, floppy drive, USB drive, and
network.