1. Managing 'Windows' in Windows 7
| Shortcut Key | Description |
|---|---|
| Win+Arrow Down | Set window to Restored (if Maximized) or Minimized (if Restored) |
| Win+Arrow Up | Maximize window (if Restored) |
| Win+Shift+Arrow Down/Win+Shift+Arrow Up | Maximize Restored window vertically / Restore window to previous state |
| Win+Arrow Right/Win+Arrow Left | Move Restored window to left/center/right. Works across multiple monitors |
| Win+Shift+Arrow Right/Win+Shift+Arrow Left | Move window to left monitor / to right monitor when using multiple monitor |
| Alt+Space | Opens the title bar menu |
Alt+Space+Enter | Restore Window |
Alt+Space+X | Maximize Window |
Alt+Space+N | Minimize Window |
F11 | Turn full page view on or off |
Alt+Tab | Cycles through open programs in taskbar. Hold alt and continuously press tab |
Alt+Shift+Tab | applications. Release keys to switch to application selected. Add shift to reverse |
Alt+Ctrl+Tab, then use arrow keys to select application | Cycles through open programs in taskbar without needing to hold alt continuously. Pressalt+ctrl+tab once, then continue with arrow keys and press enter on application |
Alt+Esc/Alt+Shift+Esc | Cycle through programs on taskbar in the order they were opened or accessed |
Win+Tab | Cycle through programs using Aero Flip 3D |
Ctrl+Win+Tab | Cycle through programs on Taskbar using Aero Flip 3D |
Win+G | Cycle through Gadget Window |
Win+E | Start Windows Explorer (in My Computer) |
Win+R |