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Table 4‑2. Windows Key Shortcuts for Windows 8.x and Windows Server 2012 R2 Remote
Desktops (Continued)
Keys Action Limitations
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+Up Arrow Maximize the window. Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+Down Arrow Remove current app from the screen or minimize the desktop
window.
Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+Left Arrow Maximize the app or desktop window to the left side of the screen. Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+Right Arrow Maximize the app or desktop window to the right side of the screen. Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+Home Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows
when you press Win+Home a second time).
Does not work in Safari browsers.
Win+Shift+Up Arrow Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen. Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+Shift+Down
Arrow
Restore the desktop window vertically, while maintaining width, after
pressing Win+Shift+Up to stretch the window, or minimize active
desktop window.
Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+Enter Open Narrator.
Table 4‑3. Windows Key Shortcuts for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote
Desktops
Keys Action Limitations
Win Open or close the Start menu.
Win+Pause Display the System Properties dialog box. There is no Pause key on
Chromebooks or Macs.
Win+D Display and hide the desktop. Does not work in Safari browsers.
Workaround: Press Command-D on
Macs.
Win+M Minimize all windows.
Win+E Open the Computer folder.
Win+R Open the Run dialog box.
Win+Up Arrow Maximize the window. Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+Down Arrow Minimize the window. Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+Left Arrow Maximize the app or desktop window to the left side of the screen. Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+Right Arrow Maximize the app or desktop window to the right side of the screen. Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+Home Minimize all but the active desktop window. Does not work in Safari browsers.
Win+Shift+Up Arrow Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen. Does not work on a Chromebook.
Win+G Cycle through running desktop gadgets.
Win+U Open the Ease of Access Center.
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