Here are My Top 10 Windows 7 Shortcuts:
- If you have a number of programs or windows open on the Taskbar, use the Windows key + T, then you can scroll through Taskbar items. If you have multiple windows open under a particular Taskbar item, you will see the multiple windows as well.
- If you need to start another instance of a program that is already running on the Taskbar, you Shift + Click on the task item and that will start a new instance of that particular program.
- If you have a situation where you need to start another instance of a program in elevated mode (administrator mode), press Shift + CTRL and click on the currently running Taskbar item. This will start another instance in elevated mode.
- If you have multiple instances of a program running and you need to restore the last active window, CTRL + Click on the Taskbar group. This will allow you to cycle backwards through the open windows starting with the last opened window.
- A program or Taskbar item Jump list is a pretty useful tool and offers many selections without having to go through the menu system. For example, open the Jump list on your Library folders by Right-Clicking on the icon and it will show your most frequently opened folders and files.
- Using the Windows Magnifier to enlarge a portion of the screen is very handy; to use the Windows Magnifier, press the Windows key and either the Plus key or the Minus key. For additional choices on the magnifier, Click on the magnifying glass.
- If you use multiple monitors, this next item will be very useful. To move a window to another display, press Shift + Windows key and press the right arrow key. This will move the window on the left screen to the right screen. To move in the opposite direction, it is just a matter of using the left arrow key.
- To quickly resize windows on a screen, press the Windows key and one of the arrow keys. The left and right arrow keys will dock a program window to the left or right hand side of the monitor. The up-and-down arrows will maximize or minimize the window in the center of the monitor.
- Then, one of my all-time favorites, Windows key + E to open Windows Explorer. A quick and easy way to open the File Explorer window. I think I've worn out these particular keys on my keyboard.
- To quickly, very quickly check your system properties press the Windows key + Pause.
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