General Windows Shortcut Keys

Question 1

Open Command Line from here option on Context Menu

Answer 1

Shift+Right-Click or Shift+Context Menu Key

Question 2

Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop

Answer 2

Ctrl with any arrow key+Spacebar

Question 3

Search for a file or folder

Answer 3

F3

Question 4

Display properties for the selected item

Answer 4

Alt+Enter

Question 5

Close the active item, or exit the active program

Answer 5

Alt+F4

Question 6

Open the shortcut menu for the active window

Answer 6

Alt+Spacebar

Question 7

Close the active document (in programs with multiple documents open simultaneously)

Answer 7

Ctrl+F4

Question 8

Use the arrow keys to switch between open items

Answer 8

Ctrl+Alt+Tab

Question 9

Change the size of icons on the desktop

Answer 9

Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheel

Question 10

Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened

Answer 10

Alt+Esc

Question 11

Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop

Answer 11

F6

Question 12

Display the address bar list in Windows Explorer

Answer 12

F4

Question 13

Display the shortcut menu for the selected item

Answer 13

Shift+F10

Question 14

Open the Start menu

Answer 14

Ctrl+Esc

Question 15

Display the corresponding menu, or Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)

Answer 15

Alt+underlined letter

Question 16

Activate the menu bar in the active program

Answer 16

F10

Question 17

Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu

Answer 17

Right Arrow

Question 18

Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu

Answer 18

Left Arrow

Question 19

Refresh the active window

Answer 19

F5 (or Ctrl+R)

Question 20

Display the System Properties dialog box.

Answer 20

Win+Pause

Question 21

Display the desktop.

Answer 21

Win+D

Question 22

Restore minimized windows to the desktop.

Answer 22

Win+Shift+M

Question 23

Search for a file or folder.

Answer 23

Win+F

Question 24

Search for computers (if you’re on a network).

Answer 24

Ctrl+Win+F

Question 25

Cycle through programs on the taskbar.

Answer 25

Win+T

Question 26

Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program.

Answer 26

Win+number

Question 27

Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Answer 27

Shift+Win+number

Question 28

Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Answer 28

Ctrl+Win+number

Question 29

Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Answer 29

Alt+Win+number

Question 30

Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.

Answer 30

Win+Tab

Question 31

Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.

Answer 31

Ctrl+Win+Tab

Question 32

Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area.

Answer 32

Ctrl+Win+B

Question 33

Preview the desktop. (All windows become transparent so you can see through to the desktop)

Answer 33

Win+Spacebar

Question 34

Maximize the active window.

Answer 34

Win+Up Arrow

Question 35

Maximize the window to the left side of the screen. (Dock window to left side of screen.)

Answer 35

Win+Left Arrow

Question 36

Maximize the window to the right side of the screen. (Dock window to right side of screen.)

Answer 36

Win+Right Arrow

Question 37

Minimize the active window or restore the window if it's maximized

Answer 37

Win+Down Arrow

Question 38

Minimize all but the active window.

Answer 38

Win+Home

Question 39

Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.

Answer 39

Win+Shift+Up Arrow

Question 40

Move a window from one monitor to another.

Answer 40

Win+Shift+Left or Right Arrow

Question 41

Choose a presentation display mode.

Answer 41

Win+P

Question 42

Cycle through gadgets.

Answer 42

Win+G

Question 43

Open Ease of Access Center.

Answer 43

Win+U

Question 44

Open Windows Mobility Center.

Answer 44

Win+X

Question 45

Shift focus to and scroll through items on the taskbar

Answer 45

Win+T

Question 46

Zoom in/out

Answer 46

Win+(+/-)