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Chapter 1
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key
Description
Key
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
<
> + <D>: Display the desktop
<
> + <E>: Open Windows Explore
<
> + <F>: Search for a file or folder
<
> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
<
> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are
connected to a network domain), or switch users (if
you're not connected to a network domain)
<
> + <M>: Minimizes all windows
<
> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
<
> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the
taskbar
<
> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
<
> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
<
> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties
dialog box
<
> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows
to the desktop
<
> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
<
> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the
front and select Windows Sidebar
<CTRL> + <
> + <F>: Search for computers (if
you are on a network)
<CTRL> + <
> + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to
cycle through programs on the taskbar by using
Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista,
some shortcuts may not function as described.
Windows
key
Application
key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
it opens the application's context menu.
Application
key
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