Keyboard Shortcuts

Question 1

Minimize all windows

Answer 1

Windows Key + M

Question 2

Show desktop

Answer 2

Windows Key + D (toggle)

Question 3

Minimize active window

Answer 3

Windows Key + Down Arrow or

Alt + Spacebar then N

Question 4

Maximize active window

Answer 4

Windows Key + Up Arrow or

Alt + Spacebar then X

Question 5

Open or close Start Menu

Answer 5

Windows Key

Question 6

Open System Properties

Answer 6

Windows Key + Pause/Break

Question 7

Restore minimized windows to desktop

Answer 7

Shift + Windows Key + M

Question 8

Minimize all windows except for the active window

Answer 8

Windows Key + Home (Toggle)

Question 9

Search for files or folders

Answer 9

Windows Key + F

Question 10

Lock the computer

Answer 10

Windows Key + L

Question 11

Display the “Run” dialog box

Answer 11

Windows Key + R

Question 12

Maximize (dock) current window to left side

Answer 12

Windows Key + Left Arrow

Question 13

Maximize (dock) current window to right side

Answer 13

Windows Key + Right Arrow

Question 15

Open Windows Explorer

Answer 15

Windows Key + E

Question 15

Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D (dynamic)

Answer 15

Windows Key + Tab

Question 16

Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D (static)

Answer 16

Ctrl + Windows Key + Tab

Question 17

Windows Explorer up one level

Answer 17

Alt + Up Arrow

Question 18

Move active window to right screen

Answer 18

Shift + Windows Key + Right Arrow

Question 19

Move active window to left screen

Answer 19

Shift + Windows Key + Left Arrow

Question 20

Excel Paste Special

Answer 20

Shift+Ctrl+V