The Windows logo key (Win) is very often used in Windows and in third-party applications. This key is even more used in the family of modern Windows operating systems. Many operating system features have an alternative keyboard shortcut that does the same, many of which are a combination of a Windows logo key and letters. Here are the keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys that are commonly used.
Use this cheat sheet to learn important keyboard shortcuts with Windows Logo Key
| Win + U | Open the Ease of Access Center |
| Win + Tab | Aero 3D program flipper(Win7)/App Switcher |
| Win + Pause | Display ‘System Properties’ dialog |
| Win + D | Show Desktop |
| Win + M | Minimize all windows |
| Win + E | Open Windows Explorer |
| Win + F | Search for a file or folder |
| Win + L | Lock the computer |
| Win + R | Open the Run dialog box |
| Win + T | Cycle through programs on the taskbar |
| Win + number | Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to its window. |
| Alt + Win + number | Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
| Ctrl + Win + B | Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area. |
| Win + Spacebar | Preview the desktop |
| Win + Up Arrow | Maximize the window |
| Win + Left Arrow | Snap the window to the left side of the screen |
| Win + Right Arrow | Snap the window to the right side of the screen |
| Win + Down Arrow | Minimize the window |
| Win + Home | Aero shake, minimize all but the active window |
| Win + Shift + Up | Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen |
| Win + Shift + Left or Right Arrow | Move a window from one monitor to another |
| Win + G | Cycle through gadgets(Win 7) |
| Win + Plus / Minus | Zoom in / out |
Use the Win key to save your time.
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