Jump to: Shortcuts to Move and Resize Windows
1.1 Move and Resize Windows>
Win+D | Minimize all open desktop windows via show Desktop. Press again to reverse. |
Win+Arrow Left/ Arrow Right | Cycle through active Window sized 50% of screen-size left/ centered on screen / 50% of screen-size right. |
Win+Arrow Up | On centered/ restored Window: Maximize window to 100% of screen. |
Win+Arrow Down | "On maximized Window: Restore Window to center of screen. |
Win+Shift+Arrow Left/ Arrow Right | With multiple monitors, move the active windows to the monitor on the left or right. Also use Arrow Up/ Arrow Down for multiple monitors stacked vertically. |
1.2 Switch between open Windows or Virtual Deskops>
Alt+Tab/ Alt+Shift+Tab | Classic Task Switcher - Switch between open Windows in forwards/ backwards. Release keys at desired window |
Ctrl+Alt+Tab | Locked Task Switcher - Switch between open Windows in locked mode. Navigate to desired window with Arrow Keys |
Win+Tab | Extended Task Switcher - Includes virtual desktops and recent items |
Win+Ctrl+D | Create a new virtual desktop |
Win+Ctrl+Arrow Left/ Arrow Right | Switch to the next virtual desktop to the left/ to the right |
1.3 Classic Window Control>
Alt+F4 | Close the active item or folder. Also will open "Shuts Down Windows" menu when on an empty desktop. |
F10/Alt+letter, then arrow keys | Jump to Application Menu. |
Alt+Space | Open the title bar menu. |
Alt+Space, then Enter | Restore Window |
Alt+Space, then X | Maximize Window |
Alt+Space, then N | Minimize Window |
F11 | Toggle full page view for most application Windows |
Alt+Space, then Arrow Keys or Mouse | Move windows that are off-screen to screen via legacy Window Control Menu and Move command. Often required after disconnecting external monitor. |
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