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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key

Description

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:
<

> : Open or close the Start menu

<

> + <D>: Display the desktop

<

> + <E>: Open Windows Explorer

<

> + <F>: Search for a file or folder

<

> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a

network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a

network domain)
<

> + <M>: Minimizes all windows

<

> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box

<

> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

<

> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box

<

> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

<CTRL> + <

> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a

network)

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows

XP, some shortcuts may not function as

described.

Application

key

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;

it opens the application's context menu.

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