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These key combinations do not work for remote applications provided by RDS hosts. They do work as listed
for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012 R2 single-user desktops and session-based desktops
provided by an RDS host.
Some key combinations that work in remote desktops with a Windows 8.x or Windows Server 2012 R2
operating system do not work in remote desktops with a Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows
10 operating system.
Table 3‑3. Windows Key Shortcuts for Windows 10 Remote Desktops
Keys Action Limitations
Win Open or close Start.
Win+A Open Action center.
Win+E Open File Explorer.
Win+G Open game bar when a game is open.
Win+H Open the Share charm.
Win+I Open the Seings charm.
Win+K Open the Connection quick action.
Win+M Minimize all windows.
Win+R Open the Run dialog box.
Win+S Open Search.
Win+X Open the Quick Link menu.
Win+, (comma) Temporarily peek at the desktop.
Win+Pause Display the System Properties dialog box. There is no Pause key on
Chromebooks or Macs.
Win+Shift+M Restore minimized windows on the desktop. Does not work in Safari browsers.
Win+Alt+Num Open the desktop and open the jump list for the app pinned to
the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+Enter Open Narrator.
Table 3‑4. Windows Key Shortcuts for Windows 8.x and Windows Server 2012 R2 Remote Desktops
Keys Action Limitations
Win+F1 Open Windows Help and Support. Does not work in Safari browsers.
Win Show or hide the Start screen.
Win+B Set focus on the notication area.
Win+C Open the Charms panel.
Win+D Display and hide the desktop. Does not work in Safari browsers.
Workaround: Press Command-D
on Macs.
Win+E Open File Explorer.
Win+H Open the Share charm.
Win+I Open the Seings charm.
Win+K Open the Devices charm.
Win+M Minimize all windows.
Win+Q Open the Search charm to search everywhere or within the
open app, if the app supports app search.
Win+R Open the Run dialog box.
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