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Table 4‑1. Windows Key Shortcuts for Windows 10 Remote Desktops and Windows Server
2016 Remote Desktops (Continued)
Keys Action Limitations
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 4‑2. 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 notification 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 Settings 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.
Win+S Open the Search charm to search Windows and the Web.
Win+X Open the Quick Link menu.
Win+Z Show the commands available in the app.
Win+, (comma) Temporarily display the desktop, as long as you continue pressing
the keys.
Note Does not work on Windows
2012 R2 operating systems.
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.
Workaround: Press Command-D on
Macs.
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