Windows Key + R: Opens the Run menu. Windows Key + E: Opens Explorer. Alt + Tab: Switch between open programs. Windows Key + Up Arrow: Maximize current window. Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager. Windows Key + Break: Opens system properties. Windows Key + F: Opens search for files and folders. Windows Key + D: Hide/display the desktop. Alt + Esc: Switch between programs in order they were opened. Alt + Letter: Select menu item by underlined letter. Ctrl + Esc: Open Start menu. Ctrl + F4: Close active document (does not work with some applications). Alt + F4: Quit active application or close current window. Alt + Spacebar: Open menu for active program. Ctrl + Left or Right Arrow: Move cursor forward or back one word. Ctrl + Up or Down Arrow: Move cursor forward or back one paragraph. F1: Open Help menu for active application. Windows Key + M: Minimize all windows. Shift + Windows Key + M: Restore windows that were minimized with previous keystroke. Windows + F1: Open Windows Help and Support. Windows + Tab: Open Task view. Windows + Break: Open the System Properties dialog box. Hold Right SHIFT key for eight seconds: Switch FilterKeys on and off. Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen: Switch High Contrast on and off. Left Alt + Left Shift + Num Lock: Switch Mouse keys on and off. Press Shift five times: Switch Sticky keys on and off. Hold Num Lock for five seconds: Switch Toggle keys on and off.