Using the Windows Logo Key
Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the
Windows operating system. Refer to
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Windows Logo Key Functions
The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista.
Windows Logo Key
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Shift
+ Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are also available in Microsoft
Windows Vista.
Ctrl
+ Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
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Ctrl
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F1
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Tab
Tab
Spacebar
g
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any number key
to identify the Windows Logo key.
Displays or hides the Start menu
Displays the Desktop
Minimizes all open applications
Undoes Minimize All
Launches My Computer
Launches Find Document
Launches Find Computer
Launches Windows Help
Locks the computer if you are connected to a network domain, or
allows you to switch users if you are not connected to a network
domain
Launches the Run dialog box
Launches the Utility Manager
Windows XP - Cycles through the Taskbar buttons
Windows Vista - Cycles through programs on the Taskbar using
the Windows Flip 3-D
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar by
using Windows Flip 3-D
Brings all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
Cycles through Sidebar gadgets
Launches Ease of Access Center
Launches the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that
corresponds to the number (for example, Windows Logo Key +
launches the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu)
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