

Windows Key + 9 – Shortcut key to open nine pinned applications from the taskbar.Windows Key + 8 – Shortcut key to open eight pinned applications from the taskbar.Windows Key + 7 – Shortcut key to open seven pinned applications from the taskbar.Windows Key + 6 – Shortcut key to open six pinned applications from the taskbar.Windows Key + 5 – Shortcut key to open five pinned applications from the taskbar.Windows Key + 4 – Shortcut key to open four pinned applications from the taskbar.Windows Key + 3 – Shortcut key to open the third pinned application from the taskbar.


(Alt + Up) - Will navigate up one folder, since the up arrow on the menu bar was removed in windows 7. (Windows Key + Alt + 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) Will open the jump list for each program in the taskbar, use the arrow keys to select which jump list option you want to open. (Windows Key + 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) Will launch each program in your taskbar. This shortcut can also be helpful with windows that don't close with the (Alt + F4) shortcut. (Alt + Space) - Will open the window system menu which can be used to maximize (x), minimize (n), close (c) or move (m) the window, which can be especially helpful if your window is somehow off-screen. (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) - Opens the task manager without the need to first hit Ctrl + Alt + Del. (Windows Key + Pause/Break) - Will open the system properties window. (Alt + Esc) - Similar to Alt + Tab but switches the windows in the order they were opened in. (Windows Key + Up/Down) - Maximizes and restores the current window. (Windows Key + B) - Selects the system tray menu (little white arrow by the clock in the taskbar)

(Windows Key + Home Key) - Minimizes all programs except the current window. This is similar to hovering over the item with your mouse, you can restore the program with space or enter. (Windows Key + T) - Will cycle through open taskbar programs. 20 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Not Know
