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15
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Windows Logo key

Application key
Table 1-8. Windows Keys
Key Description
Windows Logo
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.
Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7:
:Open or close the Start menu
+
R
: Open the Run dialog box
+
M
: Minimizes all windows
Shift
+ +
M
: Undo minimize all windows
+
F1
: Show the help window
+
E
: Open Windows Explorer
+
F
: Search for a file or folder
+
D
: Show the desktop
Ctrl
+ +
F
: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
+
L
: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
Ctrl
+ +
Tab
: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch toolbar,
to the system tray (use  or  to move focus to items on the Quick Launch
toolbar and the system tray)
+
Tab
: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
+
Break
: Display the System Properties dialog box
Functions supported by Windows XP:
+
Break
: Show the System Properties dialog box
+
U
: Open Ease of Access Center
Application
key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
application's context menu.