Shortcut keys provide an easy and quick way to navigate and execute commands in computer programs and thereby greatly improve your productivity. Shortcut keys are usually accessed by combining the Alt, Ctrl, or Shift key with other keys.
Basic PC keyboard shortcuts
Below is a list of the most commonly used basic key combinations on the Windows 7,8,10 keyboard.
Alt + Print Screen
Create a screenshot of only the active program window in all versions of Windows. For example, if you opened a calculator and pressed these keys, only the calculator window will be created as a screenshot.
Alt and double click
Display object properties. Double-click, while holding down the Alt key, on any file on your computer and its properties will be displayed.
Alt+ESC
Switch between open applications on the taskbar in Windows.
Alt + Space
The window control menu appears; the program currently works in all Windows.
Alt + Enter
The properties window for the selected icon or program in Windows opens.
Alt+F4
This key combination is used to close the active window, be it a game window or just a folder window.
Alt+Tab
This combination will allow you to switch between open windows.
The Windows button will open the Start menu.
Windows + Pause
The system properties window will open, where we can see the data of the system and the main elements of the computer.
Windows + E
The key combination will open the Computer menu.
Windows + L
This option will be useful in cases where you are going to leave the computer for a while, and you do not want someone to go into it and look at your data. However, it is advisable that you set a password on your computer that only you know.
Windows + Tab
This is almost the same as the Alt + Tab key combination, only different in the presentation of windows.
Windows + ← or →
If we press the Windows key combination and the left or right button, then our active one will be placed on half the screen, and it will fit on that part of the screen, depending on which arrow we pressed.
Windows + D
This key combination will minimize all windows that will open into the taskbar.
Windows + X
This key combination brings up Windows Mobility Center, where you can adjust screen brightness, select power management options, and many other options.
Ctrl + Alt + Delete
A window will open where you can select options, lock your computer, switch users, Task Manager, etc.
Ctrl + Shift + ESC
The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + ESC will instantly open the Windows Task Manager window.
When you press this combination, absolutely all documents, files, etc. will be highlighted. in the active window.
If we press the combination Ctrl + C, we will copy the selected elements to the clipboard.
This key combination will paste the cut and copied items to the clipboard.
The Ctrl+X key combination will cut out all selected elements. If we go to another folder and press Ctrl+V, the items will disappear from the initial folder and will appear only in one copy in the final folder.
The combination Ctrl+F is used to search within text. That is, in any text you can find individual words, phrases, sentences, etc.
The Ctrl+P key combination will allow you to print images, documents, etc.
Allows you to undo the last action in text editors or graphic editors.
Ctrl+ESC
Open the Start menu in most versions of Windows. In Windows 8, this opens the Start screen.
Deleting items into the trash, they will remain there until we empty the trash.
Shift+Delete
It will allow you to delete items without throwing them into the trash, this is the so-called without return deletion, that is, the documents will be deleted immediately, and we will practically not be able to restore them. In addition to the ability to restore them through special software.
Hello friends, today, at the request of my friend Evgeny Zaitsev, I decided to mention the topic “Windows hotkeys”. Although Windows hotkeys are not much different, there are simply more of them in Windows 7 than, for example, in Windows XP, and in Windows 8 there are hotkeys practically the same ones. So my article will be of interest not only to those users who have Windows 7 installed, but also to users with all other varieties of Windows.
Many users have learned to work with the mouse quite quickly, but, unfortunately, not everyone knows about “Windows 7 hotkeys”. Meanwhile, working with them is very convenient. For example, those people who use the Mozilla Firefox browser to clear their browsing history, cache and cookies, as I mentioned in my last article, do not have to do all this through the browser settings, just type the hot keys Ctrl+Shift+Del and a window will appear by cleaning the registry. Most other browsers have similar hotkeys. You can believe me, doing this is much faster than through your browser settings.
Windows 7 hotkeys are a combination of 2 or 3 buttons on the keyboard to invoke a specific action or open the desired window of your PC. Most often, Windows hotkeys are combined with keyboard buttons, such as the Ctrl, Shift, etc. keys.
In the beginning, people, especially those who have recently started using a PC, find it quite difficult to learn hotkey combinations. These people think that it is quite difficult to remember how the hotkeys are combined. But, just learn a few combinations, and everything will go faster. For example, when we work with Photoshop, we involuntarily remember how Windows hotkeys are combined, for example, it’s easy to remember that pressing Ctrl + C– we copy the elements that we selected by clicking Ctrl + V- we will paste the elements that we copied. To call the task manager, just type Alt+Ctrl+Del, you can also call it with the combination Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
First let's look at the Windows 7 hotkeys from copy and paste
Let's take a look by clicking:
- Ctrl + C– We will copy the elements that we selected.
- Ctrl + X- Let's cut out the elements that we have selected. These actions apply not only to text files, but also to pictures.
- Ctrl + V- Paste the elements that we cut or copied.
- Ctrl+A- Select the selected elements. Most often used when working with Word and similar programs, but you can also select regular files using these actions.
- Shift + Ctrl + N- Let's create another folder.
- Ctrl + Z- Let's undo the actions we just performed. For example, in text files, you can return text that was just deleted.
- CTRL+F4- Close the window in the running application.
- ALT+ ENTER or we will view the properties of the element that we selected.
- SHIFT+ F10– We will display the options of the element that was recently selected.
- Shift + Arrow – Select elements using the keys: left, right, down and up. This combination can be used for both text and files.
- Alt+ Ctrl+ DelAndCtrl + Shift + Esc– With this combination we will open the task manager.
- CTRL- Select various elements. It is convenient to use for separately selecting different folders and files simply by pressing and then releasing this key.
- CTRL+TAB– By clicking this combination, we will move forward through the bookmarks.
Windows hotkeys F1-F12
They are often used in various games and other applications.
- F1— Used to call the directory of your system or the application you are currently in. For example, we are working on the network and press F1 - you will be presented with data for the browser you are currently using.
- F2– Helps open various programs and files for editing. In Opera, by pressing this key, we will call up another address entry line in order to go to the page. In addition, by pressing this key, we can rename the desired file. To do this, just select the file and click F2.
- F3– Mainly used for various searches. For example, if we are looking for files in Explorer or if we are looking for some text in the browser.
- F4– Used for various editing, for example in Total. Often used in Internet Explorer to transfer focus to the address bar. Besides F4 opens additional panels in various browsers.
- F5- Refresh the window. It is used when pages freeze in some search engines and in Explorer.
- F6– Used to move the cursor and enter from the address bar of Internet Explorer, Mozilla and Google. In Total allows you to move files. Also used to save data in various games.
- F7, F8, F9– They don’t have exact references. They are used in various applications specifically.
- F10 – Used to activate the menu.
- F11— Used to switch from full-screen mode to windowed mode.
- F12– There is no strict attachment to certain functions; they are used to call up the desired menu.
Now let's look at other Windows hotkeys
Well, that’s all for today, I want to add that I did not list all the Windows hotkeys and their combinations. Quite often, hotkeys are used in many players, etc. But I think you will discover the rest of the hotkeys for yourself if the need arises.
And now I suggest watching a fairly detailed video about Windows 7 hotkeys! Enjoy watching!
Joke:
Many users, when working with a computer, mainly use only the mouse, clicking on various sections of the menu in order to open one or another system management section or directory in Explorer. However, you can significantly speed up working with Windows if you train yourself to constantly use the so-called hot keys - combinations of buttons that allow you to execute various commands.
The Windows family of operating systems has always been distinguished by a large number of keyboard shortcuts designed to work both with the system itself and with the applications and utilities included in it. A significant part of the combinations is traditionally used not only in the operating system, but also in software packages from other manufacturers. In Windows 7, hotkeys have become even more convenient. Therefore, knowing at least a small part of them will significantly speed up your work.
A significant role in the formation of keyboard shortcuts is played by the Win button, indicated on the keyboard by the Windows logo in the form of a four-part flag. The key is located in the lower left corner of the keyboard between the Ctrl and Alt buttons. Another Win button can be duplicated on the right side of the keyboard between the Alt Gr buttons and the button for calling the right-click option. Due to the fact that nowadays the number of keyboard varieties is constantly increasing, the Win key may be located in another place, but it will definitely be in the lower left corner. On laptops, the Win key is usually located between the Fn and Alt function buttons.
Windows hotkeys when working with Explorer
- Win. Pressing the Win button once allows you to open or close the Start menu.
- Win + E. Quick access to the My Computer directory.
- Win + M. The keyboard shortcut allows you to quickly minimize all windows, showing the desktop. Pressing it again does not return all previously opened windows to their original position, so you will have to use the mouse to expand them from a minimized view.
- Win + D. Minimize and – when pressed again – maximize all open windows. Convenient if you suddenly need to look at the desktop (in order to open a file saved there, for example), and then quickly return all open application windows to their original state.
- Win + F. Quickly launch a file search window by its name.
Win + G. If you have gadgets installed (another common name is widgets), the keyboard shortcut will show them on top of all other windows. To remove gadgets from visibility, simply click anywhere in the open window underneath them.
Win + L. A very convenient keyboard shortcut, which is especially useful for those who prefer to lock their computer every time they leave their workplace. After pressing Win + L, Windows will open an account selection screen, which can only be opened if you know the corresponding password. Of course, if you have not set a password for your account, anyone can unlock your computer.
Win + P. A convenient keyboard shortcut for those who use several monitors or projectors at the same time.
Win + U. Opens the Ease of Access Center. Handy when you need to quickly access settings for Magnifier, Narrator, or the on-screen keyboard.
Win + R. One of the most commonly used keyboard shortcuts. Allows you to quickly launch a program or system utility by entering its name in a special line. This is much faster than searching for a program in the branching sub-items of the Control Panel or the general list of applications.
Win + T. The combination allows you to make one of the icons located in the taskbar active one by one. Includes both icons for quick access to applications and icons for open windows.
Win + Tab. Effective switching between active windows, in which all open windows are arranged in the form of a “ladder”. This effect is called Windows Flip 3D or Windows Aero and is available in all versions of Vista and Seven systems. The keyboard shortcut will not work if Aero effects are disabled in the corresponding settings.
Win + X. Quick access to the Mobility Center, designed to save energy. This is especially true when working on a laptop.
- Win + Space. Aero Peak effect. All open windows become transparent, allowing you to see your desktop.
- Win+Home. Aero Shake – minimizes all windows except the active one.
- Win + cursor arrows. Convenient control of an open window. Pressing Win + up expands it to the full screen, Win + left/right presses it to one side of the screen, reducing the width to 50%. Win+down reduces the window to about one-fourth of the display area.
- Shift + Win + Right/Left. Move active windows between two monitors.
- Alt+Tab. Very convenient movement between active windows.
- Win + 1…0. Opening or minimizing a window, as well as launching an application whose shortcut in the taskbar corresponds to its number.
- Ctrl + Shift + Del. Launch the Task Manager. Many users mistakenly believe that the standard keyboard shortcut for opening the Task Manager window is Ctrl + Alt + Del. In fact, Ctrl + Alt + Del opens a separate screen with a choice of one of the actions (lock the computer, log out, change user, change password or launch Task Manager). This keyboard shortcut can also be used to open it, but it will be less fast.
- Ctrl + Win + F. If you are on a local network, Windows will begin searching for computers on it.
- Shift + Ctrl + N. Create a new directory.
- Shift + F10. The keyboard shortcut works similarly to right-clicking the mouse, bringing up a context menu.
- Alt+F4. Closes any active window.
- Alt + Enter. Opens the Properties window for the selected file.
- F4. Pressing this function key in Explorer will make the address bar active.
- Print Screen. Copies a screenshot to the clipboard. The image can be inserted into a graphics editor.
- Print Screen + Alt. A snapshot of the active window.
Hotkeys in browsers
No matter what browser you use, Windows 7 will always have keyboard shortcuts for easier access to their functions.
- F1. Calling the program help.
- F5. Page update.
- F6, Ctrl + L. Selects the contents of the browser address bar.
- F11. Full screen mode.
- Ctrl+T. Opening a new tab.
- Ctrl + N. Opens a new window.
Hotkeys for working with text and clipboard
In Windows 7, hotkeys work not only with the operating system itself and its utilities, but also with most text editing applications and programs that support the clipboard. Knowing these hotkeys can significantly reduce the time you spend typing and working with documents.
- Ctrl + C. Copy a selected section of text or any other data to the clipboard.
- Ctrl + V. Pastes the contents of the clipboard.
- Ctrl + X. Copies data to the clipboard along with deleting it from its original location.
- Ctrl + A. Select all data.
- Ctrl + O. Open a document.
- Ctrl + S. Save the file.
- Ctrl+Y. Repeat the action.
- Ctrl+Z. Cancel action.
- Ctrl+B. Changes text formatting, making selected text bold.
- Ctrl + I. The text turns into italics.
- Ctrl + U. Underline text.
- Ctrl+F. Search in the text.
- Ctrl + H. Opens the replacement window.
- Ctrl + P. Print.
- Ctrl + Home. Return to the beginning of the document.
- Ctrl + End. End of document.
- Alt + Shift, Ctrl + Shift. Change the keyboard layout.
Additional features of Windows 7
In addition to hotkeys when working with Windows 7, there are a number of options that make working with windows more convenient. If you drag the window to the top edge of the display, it will expand to fill the entire screen. If you drag it to the right or left side of the display, it will press against the corresponding side, reducing its width to 50% of the screen. To run the program as an administrator, click on its shortcut while holding down the Ctrl and Shift keys.
Hello!
Have you ever wondered how much time you sometimes have to spend on ordinary operations: select something with the mouse, copy it, then paste it into another window (file). Imagine if you work with dozens of files per day? Those who use some hot key combinations in Windows significantly speed up their work!
You may not believe me - but pressing a couple of buttons on the keyboard is much faster than performing the same action with a mouse (for example, to select and copy everything - on the keyboard it takes 1-2 seconds (Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C), with the mouse you can scroll through the file for 30 seconds...) !
In this article I will give the most necessary and useful keyboard shortcuts for a variety of tasks.
Note: It is recommended to start small - first remember 3-4 combinations for the most repetitive tasks: copying, pasting, selecting, etc. Then gradually expand the range, and you can increase the speed of your work by an order of magnitude.
The buttons and their combinations are relevant for all versions of Windows and software running in them (at least for Windows 7/8/10 - everything works, it has been checked several times).
By the way, using the Win+R button combinations you can open various tabs and applications, I recommend that you familiarize yourself with the list of all commands:
Table No. 1: for working with text (for moving through the text)
Working with text is perhaps almost the most important thing for most computer users. This means that these digs will always be useful! By the way, it’s worth saying that many of the combinations presented below are also used in Explorer, and simply in Windows: for example, to copy a section of text, you need to press Ctrl+C, copy the file - the same Ctrl+C .
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+A | Selecting all the text on the page |
| Ctrl+C | Copy selected text |
| Ctrl+X | Cutting a selected piece of text (i.e. copying a section of text and deleting it in this place). |
| Ctrl+V | Pasting previously copied (cut) text. |
| Ctrl+← | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous word. |
| Ctrl+→ | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word. |
| Ctrl+ | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph. |
| Ctrl+↓ | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph. |
| Hold Shift+→ | Select text forward character by character. |
| Hold Shift+← | Selection of text back character by character. |
| Ctrl+⇑ Shift+→ | Selects text from the cursor position to the beginning of the next word. |
| Ctrl+⇑ Shift+← | Selects text from the cursor position to the beginning of the previous word. |
| ⇑ Shift+Home | Selects text from the cursor position to the beginning of the line. |
| ⇑ Shift+End | Selects text from the cursor position to the end of the line. |
| Alt (left)+Shift | Switching input language (from Russian to English and vice versa). |
| Ctrl (left)+⇑ Shift | Changing the reading direction of text for languages written from right to left. |
Alternative table
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+A | Select all |
| Ctrl+C | Copy |
| Ctrl + Insert | -//- |
| Ctrl+X | Cut |
| Shift+Delete | -//- |
| Ctrl+V | Insert |
| Shift + Insert | -//- |
| Ctrl + ← | Moving through words in the text. (Note: works not only in text editors). |
| Ctrl + → | -//- |
| Shift + ← | Text selection |
| Shift + → | -//- |
| Shift + | -//- |
| Shift + ↓ | -//- |
| Ctrl + Shift + ← | Selecting text by words |
| Ctrl + Shift + → | -//- |
| Home | Move to the beginning or end of a line of text |
| End | -//- |
| Ctrl + Home | -//- |
| Ctrl+End | -//- |
| Ctrl + Home | Move to the beginning or end of the document |
| Ctrl+End | -//- |
Table No. 2: for entering special characters
Not all the symbols (which you would sometimes like to type) are on the keyboard. For example, how to type a heart, an arrow, or, say, the sum sign Σ? There is a special one for this. tables and codes that can and should be used.
How to use the table below:
- find the symbol you need, select it and copy. Then place the cursor where you would like to add a symbol and paste it (note: Ctrl+C - copy selected text, Ctrl+V - paste copied text);
- Another option is to simply use the alt code, for example, opposite the heart is the code “Alt 3”. This means that you need to hold down the Alt button and then press the “3” button.
| Symbol | ALT code | Symbol | ALT code |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☺ | Alt 1 | æ | Alt 145 |
| ☻ | Alt 2 | α | Alt 224 |
| Alt 3 | ß | Alt 225 | |
| ♦ | Alt 4 | Γ | Alt 226 |
| ♣ | Alt 5 | π | Alt 227 |
| ♠ | Alt 6 | Σ | Alt 228 |
| Alt 7 | σ | Alt 229 | |
| ◘ | Alt 8 | µ | Alt 230 |
| ○ | Alt 9 | τ | Alt 231 |
| ◙ | Alt 10 | Φ | Alt 232 |
| ♂ | Alt 11 | Θ | Alt 233 |
| ♀ | Alt 12 | Ω | Alt 234 |
| ♪ | Alt 13 | ƒ | Alt 159 |
| ♫ | Alt 14 | á | Alt 160 |
| ☼ | Alt 15 | í | Alt 161 |
| Alt 16 | ó | Alt 162 | |
| ◄ | Alt 17 | ú | Alt 163 |
| ↕ | Alt 18 | ñ | Alt 164 |
| ‼ | Alt 19 | Ñ | Alt 165 |
| ¶ | Alt 20 | ª | Alt 166 |
| § | Alt 21 | º | Alt 167 |
| ▬ | Alt 22 | ¿ | Alt 168 |
| ↨ | Alt 23 | ⌐ | Alt 169 |
| Alt 24 | ¬ | Alt 170 | |
| ↓ | Alt 25 | ½ | Alt 171 |
| → | Alt 26 | ¼ | Alt 172 |
| ← | Alt 27 | ± | Alt 241 |
| ∟ | Alt 28 | « | Alt 174 |
| ↔ | Alt 29 | » | Alt 175 |
| ▲ | Alt 30 | ≥ | Alt 242 |
| ▼ | Alt 31 | ≤ | Alt 243 |
| ∩ | Alt 239 | ⌠ | Alt 244 |
| ! | Alt 33 | ⌡ | Alt 245 |
| " | Alt 34 | ÷ | Alt 246 |
| # | Alt 35 | ≈ | Alt 247 |
| $ | Alt 36 | ° | Alt 248 |
| % | Alt 37 | Alt 249 | |
| & | Alt 38 | · | Alt 250 |
| Ω | Alt 234 | √ | Alt 251 |
| ( | Alt 40 | ⁿ | Alt 252 |
| ) | Alt 41 | ² | Alt 253 |
| * | Alt 42 | ■ | Alt 254 |
| + | Alt 43 | € | Alt 0128 |
| , | Alt 44 | Φ | Alt 232 |
| - | Alt 45 | Θ | Alt 233 |
| . | Alt 46 | ||
| / | Alt 47 | ||
| ü | Alt 129 | ||
| é | Alt 130 | ||
| δ | Alt 235 | ||
| ∞ | Alt 236 | ||
| φ | Alt 237 | ||
| ε | Alt 238 | ||
| ∩ | Alt 239 | ||
| ≡ | Alt 240 | ||
| ± | Alt 241 |
What to do if the table does not contain the required symbol
To list all the symbols that can be inserted into the text would require a very large article, so in the table above I have listed only the most popular symbols. Below I’ll tell you how to find and insert the symbol that you need!
Table No. 3: Windows hot keys
Relevant, useful, necessary!
Everything you need: universal combinations
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Win or
Alt+Tab |
Minimize the current window (go to another window). Very useful, for example, to minimize a full-screen application (say, a game). |
| Ctrl+Esc Win |
Used to open the Start menu |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager |
| Win+E | Open Explorer |
| Win+R | Open the “Run a program” dialog box (in Windows XP/7 there is an analogue “Start” - “Run”). |
| Win+D | Minimize all windows. |
| Win+F1 | Open Windows Help. |
| Win+Pause | Open the “System Properties” window. |
| Win+F | Open the file search window. |
| Win + Ctrl + F | Open the computer search window. |
| Printscreen | Take a screenshot of the entire screen (on laptops the key is called PrtSc, sometimes you need to press it together with the Fn button). |
| Alt + Printscreen | Take a screenshot of the current window. |
| Win+Tab Win + Shift + Tab |
Switch between buttons on the taskbar. |
| F6 Tab |
Move between panels. |
| Ctrl+A | Select everything: all files and folders, or all text (if a text file is open). |
| Ctrl+C Ctrl + Insert |
Copy to clipboard. |
| Ctrl+X Shift+Delete |
Cut to clipboard. |
| Ctrl+V Shift + Insert |
Paste from clipboard. |
| Ctrl + N | Create a new document, project, or similar action. |
| Ctrl+S | Save the current document, project, etc. |
| Ctrl+O | Open file. |
| Ctrl+P | Print the file. |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo last action. |
| Ctrl+Y | Opposite action Ctrl + Z - i.e. O cancel cancel. |
| Shift | Block CD-ROM auto-run (must be pressed when inserting the disc into the drive). |
| Alt+Enter | Switch to full screen mode (works in most players). |
Several hotkeys for working with files
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Shift + F10 Menu |
Similar to right-clicking the mouse. Very useful when the mouse doesn't work. |
| Alt+Enter | View file properties (for example). |
| F2 | Rename a file/folder. |
| Drag with Ctrl | Copying. |
| Drag with Shift | Moving. |
| Drag with Ctrl + Shift | Create an object shortcut. |
| Ctrl clicks | Selecting several files (folders) in random order. |
| Shift clicks | Selecting multiple files in order. |
| Enter | The same as double-clicking the mouse (open, run). |
| Delete | Deleting a file/folder. |
| Shift+Delete | Permanently delete a file (bypassing the trash can). |
To be continued...
This is where I end this article, good luck to everyone!
Before describing the classification that characterizes Windows 7 hotkeys, it makes sense to talk about this topic without being distracted by rather boring specifics. Hot keys or, as they are also called, shortcut keys, have a long history.
The keyboard of domestic programmable calculators often consisted of this kind of keys and their combinations. In order to enter a command, it was necessary to successively press the key combinations provided for in the instructions on the calculator keyboard. Actually, the program entered into the calculator consisted of such combinations.
If it were not for the slowness of these devices, then their functionality could well be considered complete and logically complete. Many applied scientists and engineers have developed entire software packages for programmable calculators. The difference from modern combinations is that the keys are pressed sequentially rather than simultaneously.
The idea of pressing them simultaneously appeared with the advent of relatively modern personal computer keyboards with buffered input and digital coding of each button.
One can still argue today about which concept is better, but this debate would be more of a philosophical nature, since simultaneous pressing clearly defeated sequential pressing.
Although even today you can find consistent combinations here and there. The focus of developing such keyboard combinations has also changed. If in the world of programmable calculators combinations were used mainly for developing programs, now most of them belong to the world of dynamic computer toys, where they are used to reduce the player’s reaction time to a minimum and call various game functions.
Now let's talk about Windows 7 hotkeys. For convenience, we will divide all such combinations into thematic groups.
Window control keys
The table of shortcuts for window manipulation is as follows:
Win&Home - used for a kind of shaking up windows: all windows are minimized except the one that has focus.
Win&Space – turns any open windows into transparent ones.
Win&Up – expands the window with focus to the entire display size.
Win&Down – sequentially minimizes and maximizes the window in the foreground.
Shift&Win&Up – aligns the bottom border of the active window with the border of the taskbar.
Alt&Tab is a very useful combination. Allows you to easily navigate between windows.
Win&Tab – navigation between windows in “Aero” mode.
Win&Left/Right – stretches the active window left and right to the borders of the monitor. 
Keys for controlling the “Taskbar”
Here is a table of hotkeys for manipulating elements of the “Taskbar”:
Win&number – activate the application with the specified number and make the application window active.
Shift&Win&number – activate the next copy of the application with the specified number.
Ctrl&Win&number – switch to the secondary window with the specified number.
Alt&Win&number – expand the jump list of the program with the specified number.
Win&T(&Shift) – move between application icons above the panel.
Win&B – moves focus to the tray area.
Ctrl&Shift&Click – launch the program with system privileges (on behalf of the system administrator).
Shift&Right-Click – display the menu of the window with focus. 
Working with the Windows Explorer system application
Many people have completely forgotten about the existence of such a program - “Explorer”. Meanwhile, it can be very, very useful in work. In this group, quick keyboard shortcuts look like this:
Win&E – Open the Explorer application in the My Computer folder.
Ctrl&Shift&N – Create a new directory in the current directory.
Alt&Up – Move up one level in the folder hierarchy.
Alt&P – Display the file browsing panel.
Shift&Right-Click – Expands the file’s “Send” menu with numerous useful options, like “Copy Path”, etc.
Shift&Right-Click – Allows you to open the console with the current directory in this folder. 
Other features
These combinations are not common, but they demonstrate many of the remarkable capabilities of the system:
Win&P – Display the presentation settings window on another monitor or projector connected to the system.
Win&(+/-) – Working with a screen magnifier. Reduces or enlarges the image.
Win&G – Switch between individual connected devices.
These are not all the successful key combinations available in the “seven”. A complete listing of them would take an entire volume. Many of them are inherited from previous versions and have deep roots leading back to the very moment Windows appeared on the market:
Ctrl & Esc – Expand the Start menu. The “Win” key, marked as a “window” and located on the keyboard between the “Alt” and “Ctrl” keys, does the same.
Ctrl & Shift - Activate the “Task Manager”.
Win & F1 – Displays the system help window.
Win & F – Calls up the search engine.
Printscreen – A very useful key that allows you to send an instant screenshot to the clipboard.
Combinations intended for handling text deserve special attention:
Ctrl & A – Select the entire text.
Ctrl & C – Copy the marked section of text to the clipboard.
Ctrl & X – Cut the marked section of text and send it to the clipboard.
Ctrl & V – Paste text into the window from the clipboard.
And others.