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.
Table 1-7 Windows Logo Key Functions
Windows Logo Key + Windows 7 Windows 8
no other key Displays the Start menu Displays the Start screen
c Opens charms
d Displays the Desktop Displays the Desktop
e Launches My Computer Opens Windows Explorer
f Launches Find Document Goes to files in Search charm
Ctrl + f Launches Find Computer Launches Find Computer
g Cycles through gadgets Cycles through gadgets
h Goes to Share charm
i Goes to Settings charm
k Goes to Devices charm
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
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
m Minimizes all open applications Minimizes all open applications
o Locks screen orientation
p Choose a presentation display mode Opens projection options
q Goes to Search charm
r Launches the Run dialog box Launches the Run dialog box
t Cycles through programs on the taskbar Cycles through programs on the taskbar
u Launches Ease of Access Center Launches Ease of Access Center
v Cycles through notifications
w Goes to Settings in Search charm
x Opens Windows Mobility Center if present Opens Windows Mobility Center if present
z Opens applications bar
F1 Launches Windows Help Launches Windows Help
Tab Cycles through programs on the Taskbar
using the Windows Flip 3-D
Cycles through metro application history
Ctrl + Tab Use the arrow keys to cycle through
programs on the Taskbar by using Windows
Flip 3-D
Use the arrow keys to cycle through metro
application history
Spacebar Brings all gadgets to the front and select
Windows Sidebar
Switches input language and keyboard
layout
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