Driving Windows 10 for Developers using the Keyboard
Key Summary
I have split the key Summary into Essential the essential keys are key combinations you NEED to know and Nice to know. I have left the Win+arrows in the Windows 8 section, while the Windows 10 version is vastly better with snapping, essentially the functionality is the same.
I will be posting later on Cortana and other joys of Windows 10.
Essential Keys (new)
Win
Toggles between the start and the current application if in tablet mode
Starts the start menu if in Desktop
Win + A
Opens the action centre
Win + C
Cortana opens in Listening Mode
Win + S
Search
Win + Ctrl + D
Add a New Virtual Desktop
Win + Ctrl + Left Arrow/Right Arrow
Move between virtual Desktops
Win + Arrow Key
Snaps a window , left, right, maximize, minimize
Win + Tab
(on Windows 8 Displays the current Running Applications, repeated tabs cycle through the Applications)
Essential Keys (Windows 10, Windows 8)
Win + D
Show the Windows Desktop
Win + E
Launch explorer
Win + F
File Search
Win + H
Share Charm Panel
Win + I
Settings ( Current Application, Volume,Wi-Fi and Power )
Win + J
Swaps focus between snapped applications
Win + K
Devices Charm Panel
Win + L
Locks Windows
Win + O
Locks device orientation
Win + P
Projector view switch between single/dual monitor, key pressing P to cycle trough the options
Win + R
Opens the Run Dialog (Run application)
Win + X
Start Menu
Win + Left/Right/Up/Down
Dock the current Desktop windows left/right or maximise/minimize
Win +
Runs the position
I hope you find these useful
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