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 +
Windows Logo Key +
key
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Displays or hides the Start menu
d
Displays the Desktop
m
Minimizes all open applications
m
Undoes Minimize All
e
Launches My Computer
f
Launches Find Document
Ctrl
+
f
Launches Find Computer
F1
Launches Windows Help
l
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
r
Launches the Run dialog box
u
Launches the Utility Manager
Tab
Cycles through the Taskbar buttons (Windows XP)
Cycles through programs on the Taskbar using the Windows Flip 3-D (Windows Vista)
Tab
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Spacebar
Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
g
Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
u
Launches Ease of Access Center
x
Launches Windows Mobility Center
any number
Launches the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number
(for example, Windows Logo Key + 1 launches the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu)
to identify the Windows Logo key.
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