
09/02/2025
16 Benefits of Using the "WIN" Key
Pressing Win + B disables the keyboard and prevents keys from typing.
Pressing Win + D takes you directly to the desktop.
Pressing Win + E opens "My Computer" directly.
Pressing Win + F opens the search function without using the mouse.
Pressing Win + L locks your computer screen.
Pressing Win + M minimizes all open windows on the desktop.
Pressing Win + P switches the display mode for additional screens.
Pressing Win + R opens the "Run" dialog box.
Pressing Win + T activates the taskbar.
Pressing Win + U displays the "Ease of Access" menu.
Pressing Win + F1 opens the "Help and Support" menu.
Pressing Win + Up Arrow maximizes the current window to full screen.
Pressing Win + Left or Right Arrow moves the current window to the left or right.
Pressing Win + Shift + Left or Right Arrow moves the current window to another screen.
Pressing Win + Plus (+) zooms in on the screen.
Pressing Win + any number key opens the corresponding application pinned to the taskbar.