keyboard Archives - Donna's Technology Resources https://donnasresources.com/tag/keyboard/ Passionate about Excel training, automation, and Power BI Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:12:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 146826118 Use the Windows key to help manage open windows! https://donnasresources.com/yes-the-windows-key-can-help-manage-open-windows/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 23:02:34 +0000 http://donnasresources.com/?p=434 Do not underestimate the power of learning these shortcut keys that utilize the Windows logo key.  The windows key is found on most keyboards packaged with Windows-based computers.  It is located between the control and alt keys.  As you can Read More ...

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Do not underestimate the power of learning these shortcut keys that utilize the Windows logo key.  The windows key is found on most keyboards packaged with Windows-based computers.  It is located between the control and alt keys.  As you can see,  it does have a built in purpose!

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Location of the Windows logo key

Show the desktop:  win key @ donnasresources.com + D
Lock your computer or switch user:   win key @ donnasresources.com + L
Launch Windows Explorer (to manage your files):  win key @ donnasresources.com  + E
Maximize the current window to full screen:  win key @ donnasresources.com + down arrow
Restore the current window to its non-full size state:   win key @ donnasresources.com + up arrow
Make the window go half screen to the right:   win key @ donnasresources.com + right arrow
Make the window go half screen to the left:  win key @ donnasresources.com  + left arrow

For a more complete list see this Microsoft support document on Windows shortcut keys.

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