| Key Combination | Action |
 | Open/ Close Start Menu |
| + C | Open the Charm (Win 8) |
| + D | Show the desktop |
| + E | Open Computer/ My Computer |
| + F | Open Windows Search Option |
| + G | Cycle through Gadgets (If any) |
| + I | Open the Settings Menu (Win 8) |
| + L | Lock Computer |
| + M | Minimize all Windows |
| + Shift + M | Restore Minimized Window |
| + P | Choose a Presentation Display Mode |
| + Q | Search Apps (Win 8) |
| + R | Open the Run |
| + T | Cycle through Programs Pinned to the Task bar |
| + U | Open Ease of Access Center |
| + W | Search Settings (Win 8) |
| + X | Windows Mobility Center/ Power Menu in Win 8 |
| + Numeric Key | Open app on the Task Bar (Start + 1/ 2/ 3 etc.) |
| + Print Screen | Take Screenshots and Auto Save to My Picture |
| + Pause | Display the System Properties dialog box. |
| + Tab | Cycle through running programs |
| + Spacebar | Preview the desktop/ Switch Language |
| + Up Arrow | Maximize the window |
| + Left Arrow | Maximize the window to the left side of the screen |
| + Right Arrow | Maximize the window to the right of the screen |
| + Down Arrow | Minimize the window |
| + Home | Minimize all Windows except the Active One |
