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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform
KeyDescription
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu.
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
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| < | > : Open or close the Start menu |
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| < | > + <D>: Display the desktop |
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| < | > + <E>: Open Windows Explore |
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| < | > + <F>: Search for a file or folder |
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| < | > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a |
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| < | > + <M>: Minimizes all windows |
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| < | > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box |
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| < | > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center |
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| < | > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box |
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| < | > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar |
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| <CTRL> + < | > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a |
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