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# Tip of the Week: The Letters of the Alphabet, in Windows Shortcuts
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The Windows operating system comes with more than its fair share of capabilities, many of which are accessible through the appropriate keyboard shortcut. Because remembering so many would be a challenge for some (and impossible for most) we’ve put together a list of those associated with the letters found on the keyboard, with a few extras tacked on for good measure. Make sure to take note of any you may find the most useful.
## Windows Shortcuts, from A to Z
- **WinKey + A** opens the Action Center.
- **WinKey + B** highlights the notification area.
- **WinKey + C** launches Cortana in listening mode.
- **WinKey + D** toggles Show Desktop and the previous state.
- **WinKey + E** launches File Explorer in the Quick Access tab.
- **WinKey + F** opens the Microsoft Feedback hub.
- **WinKey + G** opens the Game Bar tools, for personal use at home.
- **WinKey + H** opens the Dictation toolbar.
- **WinKey + I** opens your Settings.
- **WinKey + K** opens the Connect pane to connect to wireless displays and devices.
- **WinKey + L** locks the device.
- **WinKey + M** minimizes all open windows.
- **WinKey + O** locks the device’s orientation on tablets and mobile devices.
- **WinKey + P** opens the Project pane.
- **WinKey + Q** opens Search.
- **WinKey + R** displays the run dialog box.
- **WinKey + S** launches Cortana in typing mode.
- **WinKey + T** cycles through the apps on the taskbar.
- **WinKey + U** launches the Ease of Access/Display Center to manage attached displays.
- **WinKey + V** opens the clipboard app to view things copied to it with **Ctrl + C**.
- **WinKey + X** opens the advanced, Secret Start menu.
### Bonus: Adjusting Your Program Windows
A neat workspace is a productive workspace, and if there’s a quick way to arrange your computer’s display, that’s all the better. Fortunately, Windows has a few built-in shortcuts to help quickly accomplish just that:
- **WinKey + Left/Right Arrow** will take the active window and adjust it to fill the left or right side of the monitor it is displayed in.
- **WinKey + Shift + Left/Right Arrow** will move the active window over to another display.
- **WinKey + Up Arrow** will maximize the active window.
- **WinKey + Down Arrow** will minimize the active window.
Believe it or not, this list is just a small sample of the available Windows shortcuts out there. There are plenty more to explore. We periodically go over a few on this blog, so make sure you’re subscribed so you can be alerted whenever we post something new!
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