Useful Short cut Keys Of Windows 7 Windows 8
All the short-cuts listed below are combinations using the Windows key on your keyboard.| Keyboard Shortcut |
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| Windows Key + X | This combination will show the textual menu which allows the user to navigate to the Task Manager, Windows Explorer, Control Panel, Run and other similar system utilities. |
| Windows key + E | This shortcut opens Windows Explorer on desktop. Most users will start here to browse through drives, folders, and files. |
| Windows key + F | If you wish to search only for files on your machine, this shortcut will filter your search only for files only. |
| Windows key + Q | Likewise, this shortcut is a search filter only for Applications. |
| Windows key + W | Search filtered for Only Settings. |
| Windows key + < | By holding this keys pair, the user can quickly peep at the desktop. |
| Windows key + P | This combination will be used if you need to connect to external devices like an external monitor or adjust projector settings. |
| Windows key + C | Considering Windows 8 is built around charm use, this will be one of the most popular shortcuts. It will show a notification for current date time, battery life and all of the Windows charms on right-side of the screen. These charms will differ depending on your current task. |
| Windows key + | This will capture a screenshot of your currently opened screen and it will place the image in your pictures folder. (No more mspaint!) |
| Print Scrn | |
| Windows key + I | This shortcut opens up the Settings Panel. From here users can navigate to areas including the Control Panel, Personalization, PC Info, Network Connectivity, and Power Options for Shutdown or Restart. |