Windows Logo Key Shortcuts

Question 1

Open or close start

Answer 1

⊞ Win

Question 2

Open Action center

Answer 2

⊞ Win + A

Question 3

Set focus in the notification area

Answer 3

⊞ Win + B

Question 4

Open Cortana in listening mode

Answer 4

⊞ Win + C

Question 5

Open the charms menu

Answer 5

⊞ Win + Shift+ C

Question 6

Display and hide the desktop

Answer 6

⊞ Win + D

Question 7

Display and hide the date and time on the desktop

Answer 7

⊞ Win + Alt + D

Question 8

Open file explorer

Answer 8

⊞ Win + E

Question 9

Open feedback hub and take a screenshot

Answer 9

⊞ Win + F

Question 10

Open Game bar when a game is open

Answer 10

⊞ Win + G

Question 11

Start dictation

Answer 11

⊞ Win + H

Question 12

Open Settings

Answer 12

⊞ Win + I

Question 13

Set focus to a windows tip when one is available

Answer 13

⊞ Win + J

Question 14

Open the Connect quick action

Answer 14

⊞ Win + K

Question 15

Lock PC or switch accounts

Answer 15

⊞ Win + L

Question 16

Minimize all Windows

Answer 16

⊞ Win + M

Question 17

Lock device orientation

Answer 17

⊞ Win + O

Question 18

Choose a presentation display mode

Answer 18

⊞ Win + P

Question 19

Open Quick Assist

Answer 19

⊞ Win + Ctrl + Q

Question 20

Open the Run dialog box

Answer 20

⊞ Win + R

Question 21

Open search

Answer 21

⊞ Win + S

Question 22

Take a screenshot of part of your screen

Answer 22

⊞ Win + Shift + S

Question 23

Cycle through apps on the taskbar

Answer 23

⊞ Win + T

Question 24

Open Ease of Access Center

Answer 24

⊞ Win + U

Question 25

Open the clipboard

Answer 25

⊞ Win + V

Question 26

Cycle through notifications

Answer 26

⊞ Win + Shift + V

Question 27

Open the Quick Link menu

Answer 27

⊞ Win + X

Question 28

Switch input between Windows Mixed Reality and your desktop

Answer 28

⊞ Win + Y

Question 29

Show the commands available in an app in full-screen mode

Answer 29

⊞ Win + Z

Question 30

Open emoji panel

Answer 30

⊞ Win + .

Question 31

Temporarily peek at the desktop

Answer 31

⊞ Win + ,

Question 32

Display the System Properties dialog box

Answer 32

⊞ Win + Pause

Question 33

Search for PCs (if you’re on a network)

Answer 33

⊞ Win + Ctrl + F

Question 34

Restore minimized windows on the desktop

Answer 34

⊞ Win + Shift + M

Question 35

Open the desktop and start the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number

Answer 35

⊞ Win + number

Question 36

Open the desktop and start a new instance of the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number

Answer 36

⊞ Win + Shift + number

Question 37

Open the desktop and switch to the last active window of the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number

Answer 37

⊞ Win + Ctrl + number

Question 38

Open the desktop and open the Jump List for the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number

Answer 38

⊞ Win + Alt + number

Question 39

Open the desktop and open a new instance of the app located at the given position on the taskbar as an administrator

Answer 39

⊞ Win + Ctrl + Shift + number

Question 40

Open Task view

Answer 40

⊞ Win + Tab

Question 41

Maximize the window

Answer 41

⊞ Win + Up arrow

Question 42

Minimize the window

Answer 42

⊞ Win + Down arrow

Question 43

Maximize the app or desktop window to the left side of the screen

Answer 43

⊞ Win + Left arrow

Question 44

Maximize the app or desktop window to the right side of the screen

Answer 44

⊞ Win + Right arrow

Question 45

Minimize all except the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke)

Answer 45

⊞ Win + Home

Question 46

Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen

Answer 46

⊞ Win + Shift + Up arrow

Question 47

Restore/minimize active desktop windows vertically, maintaining width

Answer 47

⊞ Win + Shift + Down arrow

Question 48

Move an app or window in the desktop from one monitor to another

Answer 48

⊞ Win + Shift + Left

Question 49

Switch input language and keyboard layout

Answer 49

⊞ Win + Spacebar

Question 50

Change to a previously selected input

Answer 50

⊞ Win + Ctrl + Spacebar

Question 51

Turn on Narrator

Answer 51

⊞ Win + Ctrl + Enter

Question 52

Open magnifier

Answer 52

⊞ Win + Plus (+)

Question 53

Begin IME reconversion

Answer 53

⊞ Win + /

Question 54

Open shoulder taps

Answer 54

⊞ Win + Ctrl + Shift + B