Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts

I’ve really enjoyed running Windows 7, especially the keyboard shortcuts.  Not having to touch the mouse tends to speed things up.  Here is a list of keyboard shortcuts:

• Windows + ↑ (Up Arrow) – Maximize window
• Windows + ← (Left Arrow) – Snap window to left side covering half of desktop space. Continue pressing the keyboard shortcut will rotate the window between snap to left, snap to right and restore to normal position.
• Windows + → (Right Arrow) – Snap window to right side covering half of desktop space. Continue pressing the keyboard shortcut will rotate the window between snap to left, snap to right and restore to normal position.
• Windows + ↓ (Down Arrow) – Minimize the window. Restore to normal size and position if the window is currently maximized.

Other popular or common keyboard hotkeys which are already been used in Vista:

• Windows + D – Show desktop and restore desktop (minimize or restore all windows).
• Windows + M – Minimize all windows.
• Windows + T – Show preview thumbnail of running applications in Windows Taskbar one by one without mouse over.
• Windows + U – Open Ease of Access Center.
• Windows + P – Display options.
• Windows + F – Search window.
• Windows + G – Bring all gadgets on top and foreground.
• Windows + X – Run Windows Mobility Center.
• Windows + R – Open ‘Run’ command.
• Windows + E – Run Windows Explorer.
• Windows + L – Lock the computer.
• Windows + Pause [Break] – Open System Properties.
• Windows + [number] – Activate and run the program pinned on Windows 7 Taskbar, running program won’t be affected.
• Windows + Tab – Windows Aero Task Switcher
• F1 – Help
• F3 – Search

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