
Using the Windows Logo Key
Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the
Windows operating system. Refer to
Keyboard on page 5
to identify the Windows Logo key.
Table 1-6
Windows Logo Key Functions
The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP and
Microsoft Windows Vista.
Windows Logo Key
Displays or hides the Start menu
Windows Logo Key +
d
Displays the Desktop
Windows Logo Key +
m
Minimizes all open applications
Shift
+ Windows Logo Key +
m
Undoes Minimize All
Windows Logo Key +
e
Launches My Computer
Windows Logo Key +
f
Launches Find Document
Windows Logo Key +
Ctrl
+
f
Launches Find Computer
Windows Logo Key +
F1
Launches Windows Help
Windows Logo Key +
l
Locks the computer if you are connected to a network
domain, or allows you to switch users if you are not
connected to a network domain
Windows Logo Key +
r
Launches the Run dialog box
Windows Logo Key +
u
Launches the Utility Manager
Windows Logo Key +
Pause/Break
Launches the System Properties dialog box
Windows Logo Key +
Tab
Windows XP - Cycles through the Taskbar buttons
Windows Vista - Cycles through programs on the
Taskbar using the Windows Flip 3-D
In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are
also available in Microsoft Windows Vista.
Ctrl
+ Windows Logo Key +
Tab
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
Taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Windows Logo Key +
Spacebar
Brings all gadgets to the front and select Windows
Sidebar
Windows Logo Key +
g
Cycles through Sidebar gadgets
Windows Logo Key +
u
Launches Ease of Access Center
Windows Logo Key +
any number key
Launches the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the
position that corresponds to the number (for
example, Windows Logo Key +
1
launches the first
shortcut in the Quick Launch menu)
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