What is <Win> key?
On the keyboard, there are two keys that have Windows logo, they are <Win> keys. Like this:What are they used for?
They are used for doing some important and common things faster, such as show Desktop, open File Explorer, etc.Please note that the left one has the same function as the right one, which one will be used depends on your habits.
The List of Shortcut Key(s) with <Win> Key
Key(s) | Purpose | Common? |
<Win> | Shows/hides the Start menu. | Y |
<Win++/-> | Zooms in/out the screen, in fact, will start the Magnifier application. | N |
<Win+↑/↓/←/→> | Docks the active window at top/bottom/left/right side of the screen. | N |
<Win+A> | Shows the "Manage notifications" sidebar. | N |
<Win+C> | Starts the Cortona. | N |
<Win+Ctrl+D> | Creates a new Desktop, you can switch between each Desktop by press<Win+Tab>. | N |
<Win+D> | Displays your Desktop. | Y |
<Win+E> | Opens the File Explorer. | Y |
<Win+Home> | Minimizes all windows except the active window. | N |
<Win+I> | Opens Windows Settings. | N |
<Win+L> | Locks the screen and goes back to Windows login interface. | Y |
<Win+P> | Shows the "PROJECT" sidebar. | N |
<Win+Q> | Shows the quick access panel, it contains apps, documents, etc. | N |
<Win+R> | Shows the system "Run" dialog box. | Y |
<Win+Shift+S> | Shows the Snip & Sketch tool. | Y |
<Win+Space> | Switches between each input method. | N |
<Win+Tab> | Shows current opened windows with the thumbnail for each Desktop, also shows the documents history (need to press <↓> key or scroll down the mouse wheel to see). | N |
<Win+U> | Opens "Windows Settings -> Easy of Access". | N |
<Win+V> | Shows system Clipboard. | Y |
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