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
Table 1-6
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 +
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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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
Pause/Break
Launches the System Properties dialog box
Tab
Windows XP - Cycles through the Taskbar buttons
Windows Vista - Cycles through programs on the
Taskbar using the Windows Flip 3-D
Tab
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
Taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Spacebar
Brings all gadgets to the front and select Windows
Sidebar
g
Cycles through Sidebar gadgets
u
Launches Ease of Access Center
any number key
Launches the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the
position that corresponds to the number (for
example, Windows Logo Key +
shortcut in the Quick Launch menu)
to identify the Windows Logo key.
1
launches the first