{"id":4226,"date":"2019-12-28T12:04:08","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T12:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/typingkeyboards.com\/blog\/?p=4226"},"modified":"2019-12-28T12:50:23","modified_gmt":"2019-12-28T12:50:23","slug":"6-windows-key-shortcuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/typingkeyboards.com\/blog\/6-windows-key-shortcuts\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Windows Key Shortcuts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In computing, a keyboard shortcut is a set of one or more keys that invoke a command in software or an operating system. They are typically an alternate means for invoking commands that would otherwise be accessible only through a menu, a mouse, or an aspect of the user interface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These Windows key shortcuts can expedite common operations by reducing input sequences to a few keystrokes. These typing keyboard<\/a> shortcuts can provide an easier and quicker method of using computer programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Lock Your PC or Switch to a Different Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + L<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This shortcut is pretty helpful to quickly lock down your PC from unauthorized access. You can also switch to a different account from the sign-in screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Project Your Screen or Change the Display Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + P<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you use multiple monitors, this shortcut can make the transition a lot faster and easier. With this shortcut, you can extend your display or mirror it on another monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Open Run Window<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + R<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a widely known shortcut to open the Run command window. From here, you can access a number of programs by their target names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Show Desktop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + D<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use this shortcut to minimize all the open windows and get back to the Desktop environment. It comes in handy when you want to quickly open a program or file from the Desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Quickly Check Calendar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + Alt + D<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Windows 10 has this new shortcut which lets you check Calendar without jumping through hoops. Users were requesting this shortcut for a long time and Microsoft has brought it. Rejoice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Peek at the Desktop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortcut Key:<\/strong> Windows + , (Comma key)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you use sticky notes on Windows 10 to jot down things, this shortcut can help you take a look at your desktop without minimizing anything. Just press Windows and Comma key and you can get a peek of your Desktop. Release the buttons and you are back to your active window.<\/p>\n\n\n



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