Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

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What happens when you choose the Minimized Window option for a program?

The program opens but only appears as a button on the taskbar.

How can you access the Command Prompt in Windows 7?

Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, then click Command Prompt.

What is the function of the BACKSPACE key when deleting text?

The BACKSPACE key deletes characters to the left of the cursor.

Describe the steps to clear the list of recently opened items in the Start menu.

Right-click the Start button, select Properties, click the Start Menu tab, and uncheck 'Store and display recently opened items'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Recent Items feature in Windows 7?

It remembers documents that were recently opened and displays them for quick access. Signup and view all the answers

How can you prevent recently opened programs from appearing in the Start menu?

Right-click the Start button, select Properties, click the Start Menu tab, and clear 'Store and display recently opened programs'. Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps to open a program using the Run command?

Click Start, then click Run, type the name of the program, folder, file, or website in the Open box. Signup and view all the answers

How do you change the number of recent programs displayed in the Start menu?

Right-click the Start button, select Properties, click the Start Menu tab, then click Customize and adjust the recent programs value. Signup and view all the answers

What keyboard shortcut would you use to minimize all open windows?

Window + M Signup and view all the answers

How can you open the Run dialog box using a keyboard shortcut?

Window + R Signup and view all the answers

Which keyboard combination allows you to lock your computer?

Window + L Signup and view all the answers

What steps would you follow to set Notepad to open minimized in Windows 7?

Right-click Notepad, select Properties, go to the Shortcut tab, and choose 'Minimized' in the Run box. Signup and view all the answers

If you want to cycle through applications on the taskbar, which keyboard shortcut would you use?

Window + T Signup and view all the answers

Which shortcut would you use to maximize a window?

Window + Up arrow Signup and view all the answers

What does the Alt + F4 keyboard shortcut do?

It closes the active window. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of using the Ctrl + Shift + Click on a pinned taskbar icon?

It runs a new instance of the program as administrator. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Keyboard Shortcuts for Managing Windows

CTRL + ESC or Windows Button: Opens the Start Menu.
Window + M: Minimizes all open windows.
Window + Shift + M: Restores minimized windows.
Window + D: Toggles showing the Desktop.
Window + Down Arrow: Minimizes or restores active window.
Window + Up Arrow: Maximizes the active window.
Window + Left Arrow: Dock active window to the left side.
Window + Right Arrow: Dock active window to the right side.
Window + Spacebar: Activates Aero desktop peek.
Alt + F4: Closes the active window.
Alt + Tab: Switches to the last active window.
Alt + Esc: Cycles through all open windows.
Window + Tab: Activates Flip 3D for window management.
CTRL + Window + Tab: Allows persistent Flip 3D view.

Taskbar Shortcuts

Window + Any number (1-0): Opens the corresponding pinned program on the taskbar.
Ctrl + Shift + Click: Runs a new instance of the pinned program as an administrator.
Shift + Right-click: Opens the window menu (Restore, Minimize, Move, etc.).
Window + T: Cycles through applications on the taskbar, showing live previews.
Window + Shift + T: Reverses the cycle through applications.

General Shortcuts

Window + P: Displays projector options for presentation mode.
Window + L: Locks the computer.
Window + R: Opens the Run dialog box.
Window + E: Opens Windows Explorer.
Window + + / - / =: Controls Zoom in/out and activates Magnifier.

Customizing Window Start Options

Right-click Notepad icon, go to Properties, choose 'Run' option to select Normal, Minimized, or Maximized state.

Accessing Command Prompt

Command Prompt allows command entry for operating tasks without using the graphical interface; accessible from All Programs > Accessories.

Deleting Items Using Keyboard

The BACKSPACE key deletes characters to the left of the cursor; the DELETE key removes characters to the right.

Accessing Recently Opened Items

Access recent documents via Start > Recent Items. If not visible, adjust settings through Start menu Properties to enable Recent Items view.

Clearing Recently Opened Items

To clear recently opened files, access Start menu Properties, uncheck options under the Start Menu tab to stop displaying recent items.

Modify the number of recent programs displayed by navigating to Start Menu tab in Properties, and adjusting the settings under Customize.

Starting Programs Using the Run Command

Open the Run dialog via Start > Run or by pressing Window + R, then input the desired program name, folder, or website to launch instantly.

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Test your knowledge of essential keyboard shortcuts for managing windows in the Windows operating system. This quiz will cover various commands that help you navigate and control your desktop effectively. Brush up on your skills and see how many shortcuts you can remember!