Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 7 Operating System

GUIDE TO USING SHORTCUTS IN WINDOWS 7

Shortcuts in Windows Manager.

Windows + Home                               Minimizes all windows except the one in use.

Windows + Up/Down Arrow    Maximizes/minimizes the active window.

Windows + Left/Right Arrow      Moves the active window to the left/right half of the screen.

Windows + Space                        Makes all windows on the desktop transparent.

Windows + M (or D)                   Minimizes the window to the Taskbar.

Windows + Tab                           Switches between windows in a 3D view.

Windows + Number (1-9)                      Launches applications in the order they appear on the Taskbar.

Windows + T                                   Displays thumbnails of applications pinned to the Taskbar, navigate using left and right arrows.

Windows + L                                   Locks the machine.

Windows + E                                                     Opens Windows Explorer.

Windows + F                                   Initiate search functionality.

Windows + G                                  Bring gadgets to the forefront.

Windows + P                                  Open the projector display options menu.

Windows + R                                          Open the Run dialog box for entering commands.

Ctrl + Shift + Esc                           Opens Task Manager.

Ctrl + Shift + N                           Creates a new folder on the Desktop.

Alt + Win + Number (1-9)                         Opens the list of each application on the taskbar.

Windows + X                                Opens Windows Mobility Center (commonly used in laptops).

Shortcuts in Windows Explorer

Alt + Left Arrow                           Navigate back to the previous folder.

Alt + Right Arrow                         Navigate forward to the next folder.

Alt + F4                                           Close the active window.

Alt + Tab                                           Switch to the previously used window.

Alt + D                                             Go to the address bar.

Alt + P                                                                Show/Hide preview pane.

Ctrl + N                                           Open a new window similar to the one in use.

Ctrl + Mouse Scroll                          Zoom in or out files in the folder.

F2                                                      Rename the selected file.

F3                                                                            Go to the Windows Explorer search bar.

Shift + Del                                       Delete a file directly without sending it to the Recycle Bin.

Here are some common keyboard shortcuts often used on Windows 7. We hope these handy tips will assist you during your Win 7 usage.

Most users nowadays prefer using Windows operating system over Mac or Linux. However, it's worth mentioning that the number of Linux users isn't small. If you're using Ubuntu, refer to the Ubuntu shortcut list for quicker operations and time-saving. Compiling Ubuntu shortcuts will give you a better insight.