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With all the less pleasant verdicts about Vista, Windows 7 is perhaps PC users’ next best news. Codenamed Blackcomb, this new Microsoft operating system is surely a successor over it’s predecessor Windows XP and definitely Vista. With Microsoft to end their support for Windows XP in 2014, we figured Windows 7 will be completely taking over things in the next year or so.
If you are a Windows users it’s probably time for a change, or at least tryout this new operating system. Here are some shortcut keys to help improve your productivity and user experience with Windows 7. Full list after jump.
General Windows 7 Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Description |
| Win + UP Arrow | Maximize the current window |
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Win + Down Arrow |
Restore down or minimize current windows |
| Win + Left Arrow | Dock the current window to the left half of the screen |
| Win + Right Arrrow | Dock the current window to the right half of the screen |
| Win + [number] | Activate and run the program pinned on Windows 7 Taskbar, running program won’t be affected |
| Win + Home | Minimize all but the current window |
| Win + Space | Makes all windows transparent so you can see through to the desktop |
| Win + Pause/Break | Open System Properties |
| Win + Tab | Flip Aero 3D [press Tab to cycle between Windows] |
| Win + B | Move focus to notification tray (the right-most portion of the taskbar) |
| Win + D | Show/Hide desktop |
| Win + E | Windows Explorer is launched |
| Win + F | Search |
| Win + G | Bring all gadgets on top and foreground |
| Win + L | Lock Computer |
| Win + M | Minimize all windows |
| Win + P | Open the projection menu (generally used for laptops connected to projectors) |
| Win + R | Run Command is launched. |
| Win + S | OneNote Screen Clipping Tool |
| Win + T | Show preview thumbnail of running applications in Windows Taskbar one by one without mouse over |
| Win + X | Mobility Center |
| Win + # | Quicklaunch |
| Win + = | Magnifier |
| Win + [+/-] | Enables the magnifier and zooms in/out |
| Win + Shift + Up Arrow | Maximize vertical size |
| Win + Shift + Down Arrow | Restore vertical size |
| Win + Shift + Left Arrow | Jump to left monitor |
| Win + Shift + Right Arrow | Jump to right monitor |
| Win + Shift + M | Undo all window minimization |
| Win + Shift + T | Cycles backwards |
| Win + Ctrl + F | Opens the Active Directory Find Computers dialog |
| Ctrl + Right Arrow | Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word |
| Ctrl + Left Arrow | Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word |
| Ctrl + Up Arrow | Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph |
| Ctrl + Down Arrow | Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph |
| Ctrl + Click | A pinned taskbar icon to cycle through the program’s open windows (e.g. IE) |
| Ctrl + Win + Tab | Persistent flip 3D |
| Ctrl + Shift with an arrow key | Select a block of text |
| Ctrl with any arrow key + Spacebar | Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager directly |
| Ctrl + Shift + N | Create new folder |
Shortcuts for Ease of Access
| Shortcut | Description |
| Right SHIFT for eight seconds | Turn Filter Keys on and off |
| Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (or PRTSCRN) | Turn High Contrast on or off |
| Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK | Turn Mouse Keys on or off |
| SHIFT five times | Turn Sticky Keys on or off |
| NUM LOCK for five seconds | Open the Ease of Access Center |
| Win + U | Cycle through all open windows |
For: Windows Explorer
| Shortcut | Description |
| Alt + Left Arrow | Go back |
| Alt + Right Arrow | Go forward |
| Alt + Up Arrow | Go up a directory |
| Alt + Enter | Open the Properties window of the current selection |
| Alt + Spacebar | Open the shortcut menu for the active window |
| Alt + F4 | Close the active window |
| Alt + Tab | Switch to previous active window |
| Alt + Esc | Cycle through all open windows |
| Alt + D | Move focus to address bar |
| Alt + P | Show/hide the preview panel |
| Ctrl + N | Open a new window |
| Ctrl + Mousewheel | Change the view type (extra large, small, list view, detail, etc.) |
| Num Lock + Asterisk (*) on numeric keypad | Display all subfolders under the selected folder |
| Num Lock + Plus Sign (+) on numeric keypad | Display the contents of the selected folder |
| Num Lock + Minus Sign (+) on numeric keypad | Collapse the selected folder |
For: Taskbar Modifiers
| Shortcut | Description |
| Shift + Click on icon | Open a new instance |
| Middle click on icon | Open a new instance |
| Ctrl + Shift + Click on icon | Open a new instance with Admin privileges |
For: Dialog Box
| Shortcut | Description |
| Ctrl + Tab | Move forward through tabs |
| Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Move back through tabs |
| Shift + Tab | Move back through options |
| Tab | Move forward through options |
| Alt + underlined letter | Perform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letter |
| Enter | Replaces clicking the mouse for many selected commands |
| Spacebar | Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box |
| Arrow keys | Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons |
| Backspace | Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box |
For: Photo Gallery
| Shortcut | Description |
| Ctrl + F | Open the Fix pane |
| Ctrl + P | Print the selected picture |
| Ctrl + I | Open or close the Details pane |
| Ctrl + Period (.) | Rotate the picture clockwise |
| Ctrl + Comma (,) | Rotate the picture counter-clockwise |
| Ctrl + Mouse scroll wheel | Change the size of the picture thumbnail |
| Ctrl + B | Best fit |
| Ctrl + E | Search for an item |
| Alt + Left Arrow | Go back |
| Alt + Right Arrow | Go forward |
| Plus Sign (+) | Zoom in or resize the picture thumbnail |
| Minus Sign (-) | Zoom out or resize the picture thumbnail |
| Shift + Delete | Permanently delete the selected item |
| Enter | View the selected picture at a larger size |
Logging In And Out Windows 7
| Shortcut | Description |
| Win + Right Arrow + Enter | Shutdown |
| Win + Right Arrow + Right Arrow + R | Restart |
| Win + Right Arrow + Right Arrow + S | Sleep |
| Win + Right Arrow + Right Arrow + W | Switch users |
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Posted by Kay in Tools, Windows Tips , at 06.30.09
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Comments
Akshay Aurora June 30th, 2009
Hey!! thanks alot but from where can i download windows 7.
ReplyJimmy July 1st, 2009
Crap! they starting to make like COMMAND button on Mac. Since I work at Apple store.. I’m not saying I hate Windows but .. I’m proud to said I’m a Mac user now even though I didn’t owned one (soon)..
Not saying the windows a crap but let say it’s not GOOD as Mac OSX does. We try Vista ultimate on iMac for about 3 months with a fresh installation without any 3rd party software and keep it up-to-date but sadly it start to slow down and the side bar keep crash and so do the IE8. We even using original ultimate original CD
Price.. Mac OSX is cheaper (RM699 retail family pack which is 5 license) compare to Vista Ultimate RM809 with 1 license… now who said Mac is expensive ?
ReplyJimmy's short bus driver July 1st, 2009
haha Jimmy, spoken like a true GURU! I would expect nothing less from someone that works at the Apple store.
ReplyCan Elmas July 1st, 2009
I need this Windows 7 as soon as possible, have seen on one of my friend’s laptop, it has crazy functions and eye catching designs….
ReplyFeby July 1st, 2009
Yeah, Mac is cheaper Jim, but for gamers, it’s expensive. Can’t wait for 7
ReplyHan Cheng July 1st, 2009
Thanks! This is cool!
ReplyAshley Adams : Postcard Printing July 1st, 2009
Even though I am still working with my old faithful XP, I am looking forward to Windows 7 with much enthusiasm. Especially, after the Vista debacle. I’ll probably print out the list and keep it for my reference later. In that case, thanks in advance.
ReplyCaitlin July 1st, 2009
Thanks for this list! I’m all about Win+D and Ctrl+F5!
ReplyKampungBoy July 1st, 2009
Wow…really good this tips
Replythank a lot bro
Dario Gutierrez July 2nd, 2009
Graet list dude.
ReplyStu Collett July 2nd, 2009
Nice list.
ReplyVim July 2nd, 2009
I have windows 7, and it has functions are really nice some similar to the mac. Great list of shortcuts though, it will be very useful.
ReplyVista Wallpapers July 6th, 2009
Thanks for sharing , I love these tips
ReplyManmohanjit July 8th, 2009
I use Build 7264 now. Waiting for the RTM
ReplyNicbook.net July 8th, 2009
So, its nice post
Replydlv July 9th, 2009
extremly useful post, i’ll bookmark it…i think install W7 in some of this days…
thanks Liam
ReplyBatik Fashion July 13th, 2009
How did you compile this. Really nice, Apik tenan
ReplyTutorial City August 3rd, 2009
Very useful list! thanks a lot ;)
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