Keyboard shortcuts that facilitate the use of Windows 7 PC Right Shift for 8 seconds = Enable / Disable Filter Keys Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen = Toggle High Contrast.
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Move and Resize Active WindowWin+ Arrow DownSet window to Restored (if Maximized) or Minimized (if Restored)Win+ Arrow UpMaximize window (if Restored)Win+ Shift+ Arrow Up / Win+ Shift+ Arrow DownMaximize Restored window vertically / Restore window to previous stateWin+ Arrow Right/ Win+ Arrow LeftMove Restored window to left/center/right. Works across multiple monitorsWin+ Shift+ Arrow Right / Win+ Shift+ Arrow LeftMove window to left monitor / to right monitor when using multiple monitorsAlt+ SpaceOpens the title bar menuAlt+ Space+ Enter / Alt+ Space+ RRestore WindowAlt+ Space+ XMa ximize WindowAlt+ Space+ NMi nimize WindowF11Turn full page view on or off'Maximized' means full screen, 'Restored' means variable window size, and 'Minimized' means minimized to taskbar. Switch between ApplicationsAlt+ Tab,Alt+ Shift+ TabCycles through open programs in taskbar. Hold alt and continuously press tab to move forward between applications. Release keys to switch to application selected.
Add shift to reverse direction.Alt+ Ctrl+ Tab, then use arrow keys to select applicationCycles through open programs in taskbar without needing to hold alt continuously. Press alt+ ctrl+ tab once, then continue with arrow keys and press enter on application.Alt+ Esc/ Alt+ Shift+ EscCycle through programs on taskbar in the order they were opened or accessedWin+ Tab,Win+ Shift+ TabCycle through programs using Aero Flip 3D.Add shift to reverse direction.Ctrl+ Win+ Tab, then use arrow keys to select applicationCycles through open programs using Aero Flip 3D without needing to hold Win continuously. Press Ctrl+ Win+ Tab once, then continue with arrow keys and press enter on application.Win+ GCycle through Gadget Window. Accessing Windows FeaturesWin+ EStart Windows Explorer (in My Computer)Win+ ROpen the Run windowWin+ FOpen Windows Search.
F3 on empty desktop works, too.Win+ LLock the keyboard/ computerWin+ F1Display Windows HelpAlt+ ShiftChange keyboard language layout if multiple language layouts are active.Shift when inserting CD or DVDPrevent CD or DVD from automatically playingWin+ PChoose Presentation Display ModeWin+ XOpen Mobility Center. When working with multiple Keyboards Layouts (e.g. Add unlimited Layouts under Regional settings and activate language bar in Taskbar to see current language.
Switch with shortcut any time.▲ up 3. Windows 7 TaskbarWin or Ctrl+ EscActivate Start Button. Then use arrow keys, space and enter to navigate within Start MenuWin+ TGo to first item in taskbar, continue with arrow keysWin+ BGo to first item in system trayShift+click on a taskbar itemStart new instance of taskbar itemCtrl+ Shift+click on a taskbar itemStart new instance of taskbar item as administratorShift+right-click on a taskbar itemShow the window menu for the programWin+ 1. 9Switch to application in position N on taskbar (or launch pinned application)Shift+ Win+ 1. 9Start new instance of taskbar item in position N on taskbarUnfortunately, Microsoft removed the possibility to select multiple taskbar items in Windows 7▲ up 4. Navigating DesktopArrow KeysNavigate between and select single icons on desktop (when focus is on the desktop)Home/ EndSelect first / select last object on desktopEnterLaunch active iconShift+ F10Activate context menu of active icon by simulates right mouse button.
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Once in the context menu use arrow keys, a- z and enter to select itemtab, shift+ tab on empty desktopNavigate between desktop, the quick-launch bar, task bar and notification bar. Then use arrow keys and enter or space to activate specific iconsA, B, C.Pressing the initial letter of the name of any objects will highlight the respective application or folder. Continue typing the object name if multiple objects start with the same letter▲ up 5. Windows Explorer. BasicsWin+ EStart Windows Explorer (My Computer)Alt+ Arrow UpGo up one folderAlt+ Arrow Left/ Alt+ Arrow RightGo to previous folder / go to next folderTab/ Shift+ TabSwitch focus forward/ backward between Address bar, Search Bar, Toolbar, Navigation Pane, and File List (Default is usually File List)Alt+ D or f4Jump to the Address bar and select absolute address. Copy address with ctrl+ c if desiredCtrl+ E or ctrl+ fJump to S earch Box in ExplorerCtrl+ NOpen new instance of Windows ExplorerF11Maximize window.
Manipulate Items in ExplorerCtrl+ C, Ctrl+ X, Ctrl+ Vctrl+ C for copy, Ctrl+ X for cut and Ctrl+ V for pasteCtrl+ ZUndo an actionCtrl+ YRedo an actionDeleteDelete an item and place it into the Recycle BinShift+ DeleteDelete an item permanently without placing it into the Recycle BinShift+ F10Activate context menu of active object. Replaces the right mouse button. Once in the context menu use arrow keys, a- z and enter to get to the selectionCtrl+ Shift+ NCreate new folderAlt+ EnterOpen Properties dialog box. Photo ViewerArrow Left/ Arrow RightGo to next / go to previous photoCtrl+.Rotate photo clockwiseCtrl+,Rotate photo counter-clockwise+ / -Zoom in / zoom out (or mouse wheel)Ctrl+ 0 (zero)Fit to WindowDeleteDelete current photoShift+ DeletePermanently delete current photoAlt+ EnterShow properties of current photoAlt+ E or Ctrl+ SEmail current photoCtrl+ CCopy current photo file to clipboardAlt+ OOpen current photo in other application (e.g.
Paint of Office)▲ up 7. Dialog BoxesCtrl+ Tab/ Ctrl+ Shift+ TabMove forward / move backwards through tabsTab/ Shift+ TabMove forward / move backwards through optionsAlt+underlined letterPerform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letterEnterReplaces clicking the mouse for many selected commandsSpaceSelect or clear the check box if the active option is a check boxArrow KeysSelect a button if the active option is a group of option buttonsF4Display the items in the active listBackspaceOpen a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box▲ up 8.
Windows Admin. Windows HelpWin+ F1Display Windows HelpTabMove between linksAlt+ CDisplay the Table of ContentsAlt+ NDisplay the Connection Settings menuF10Display the Options menuAlt+ Arrow Left/ Alt+ Arrow RightMove back / move forward to the previously/ next viewed topicAlt+ ADisplay the customer support pageAlt+ HomeDisplay the Help and Support home pageHome/ EndMove to the beginning / to the end of a topicCtrl+ FSearch the current topic. Press tab to leaveCtrl+ PPrint a topicF3Move the cursor to the search box. Press tab to leave▲ up 10. Ease of Access and Magnifier.
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