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Table 34. Windows Key Shortcuts for Windows 8.x and Windows Server 2012 R2 Remote Desktops
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Keys Action Limitations
Win+Shift+M Restore minimized windows on the desktop. Does not work in Safari browsers.
Workaround: Press Command-D
on Macs.
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 35. 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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