10 hot Windows 7 shortcuts
You might be one of the many Canadians who purchased Windows 7 on launch day (Oct. 22) or since, or perhaps you picked up a new computer with Microsoft’s latest operating system already installed. Either way, check out these productivity-enhancing shortcuts.
If you look down at your keyboard you’ll likely see a Windows key, which is usually found beside the Alt button.
That little key can really help you speed up your computing tasks in Windows 7.
If you’re running the new Windows 7, or have a friend using it, take note of these following keyboard shortcuts using the Windows (”Win”) key:
Win + Up Arrow: Maximizes the current window
Win + Down Arrow: Minimizes the current window
Win + Left Arrow: Snaps the current window to the left side of your screen
Win + Right Arrrow: Snaps the current windows to the right side of your screen
Win + M: Minimizes all open windows
Win + Home key: Minimizes all but the current window (same as left-clicking and holding the bar on top of the currently open window and shaking the mouse left and right)
Win + P: Opens the projection menu, for use if your laptop is connected to a projector or another monitor.
Win + Tab key: Initiates the “Flip 3D” interface to scroll through open programs
Win + T: Cycles through your applications pinned to yoru taskbar (with live preview)
Win + number key (1 through 9): Opens the crresponding app or file pinned to the taskbar
Know of any others? Share them in the comments section below.
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Tags: button, help, key, keyboard, Microsoft, productivity, shortcut, speed, tips, Windows, Windows 7
Awesome post! These are some great shortcuts for Windows 7 that everyone should try out. You should think about joining the Windows conversation on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/windowscanada
Andy
Windows Canada Team
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These seem really useful.
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The first time I’ve heard long way around, called short cuts. You can maximize, and minimize, with one click of the mouse!
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Long way is always a way that uses a mouse. I typically use my mouse only when I have people watching, as it confuses people when windows change for no apparent reason. The function of the keyboard as a primary interface is apparently lost on modern computer users. The mouse, while useful in some aspects should be removed from daily operation of your OS.
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Another 10 reasons to stick with a windows machine.
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If anyone wishes to find our all about “keyboard shortcuts” just press ‘F1′ key anywhere on your desktop (not on an application). It will bring the help menu and type Keyboard shortcuts. There is over 100 shortcuts and You can create your own on icon shortcuts also. Have fun!
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Hey there Wiz Kids, yes you who are writing these shortcuts to educate the masses, try using a Spell Checker before posting. “pinned to yoru taskbar”
There are more and more stupid spelling errors showing up on the internet and absolutely no reason for them.
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Ok, if you want to be a jerk and try and trash someone and make yourself look king, well, maybe you should consider proper sentence structure. Attempting to put someone down about spelling only to display horrid structure skills is quite funny and makes you a fool.
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Thanks, I will print this and pass it on.
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