Here's a listing of useful Windows 7 Key shortcuts:
| Key Combinations |
Descriptions |
| Windows Key + ↓ |
Minimizes/restores window |
| Windows Key + ← |
Docks window to left of screen |
| Windows Key + → |
Docks window to right of screen |
| Windows Key + ↑ |
Maximizes window |
| Windows Key + - |
Zooms out when magnifier is active |
| Windows Key + + |
Activates magnifier and zoom in |
| Windows Key + B |
Switches focus to the notification area (use arrow keys to navigate) |
| Windows Key + D |
Shows the desktop |
| Windows Key + E |
Opens windows Explorer |
| Windows Key + F |
Opens the search window |
| Windows Key + G |
Cycles through the Gadgets |
| Windows Key + Home |
Minimizes/restores all other windows |
| Windows Key + L |
Locks the screen |
| Windows Key + M |
Minimizes all windows |
| Windows Key + n |
Opens or launches the application located on the corresponding position in the taskbar (starting with 1 from the left, not counting the start menu); if the application is not running, it launches it; otherwise, it displays the window list while you hold down the key, and activates the first item on the list |
| Windows Key + P |
Shows the display options pop up |
| Windows Key + R |
Shows the Run dialog |
| Windows Key + T |
Cycles through all the icons in the taskbar from left to right |
| Windows Key + U |
Opens the Ease of Access Center |
| Windows Key + X |
Launches Windows Mobility Center (on notebooks and mobile computers) |
| Windows Key + Shift + ← |
Moves to left monitor |
| Windows Key + Shift + → |
Moves to right monitor |
| Windows Key + Shift + T |
Cycles through all the icons in the taskbar from right to left |
| Windows Key + Space |
Peeks at the desktop |