Find out what the Win button on the keyboard is for

In most cases, the user simply avoids contacting the Win multifunction key. And it's not about lack of a popularization factor or uncomfortable button layout. Most likely, the reluctance to use the functional potential of the key is a trivial omission of users, since its use is not necessary when typing the text and in no way affects the full operation of the computer. However, the Win button on the keyboard still deserves special attention. After reading this information review, you will definitely become a fan of this key. Would you like to be sure?

"Time Machine" button

If for some unknown reason you do not know where the Win button is yet, pay attention to two horizontally separated keys with the image of the "flag" Microsoft. They are difficult to overlook, because they are on either side of the space and are adjacent to the Alt keys. If you are a novice user, then you should develop skills of rational work on the PC. Otherwise, to perform this or that task, you will have to do an N-number of mouse movements and click one of its buttons until you can achieve the corresponding result. And even if you consider that your acquaintance with the computer keyboard is considered a long time ago, consider how much time you spend on bringing up the Start menu? The Win button on the keyboard does this one-touch. In the event that you are satisfied with the "time for wind, expressed in unjustified manipulation of the mouse, do not bother, you can postpone reading this review." Resolute and patient will be rewarded with special knowledge.

Practical advice

First of all, do not strain the brain in order to immediately remember all the variants of Win-combining keys. Having become acquainted with the presented list, choose for yourself the most acceptable variations of buttons, that is, focus your attention on the practical value for you of this or that combination. For example, if you often use the integrated system search, you need to remember the combination of keys: Win + F. In case of frequent use of the computer lock function, store in memory the sequence of pressing: Win + L. Everything is quite simple.

The Win button on the keyboard in action: the most used keyboard combinations

So, by combining the symbol or letter in the list with the "Windows" button, you will perform the corresponding action:

• Win + F1 - Windows directory.
• + Pause - go to system properties.
• + D - switch to the desktop.
• + R - the "Run" window.
• + C - call the Charm Bar (in particular, for Windows 8).
• + G - visualization of installed gadgets.
• + H - Sharing for the active application.
• + M - collapse all active windows (with the addition of the Shift button, the restoration is done).
• + Q - the search bar, and pressing the combination of keys Win + Ctrl + F allows you to detect computers.
• + E - Windows Explorer.
• + S - global search: all file types with the probability of using the Internet connection (Windows 8).
• + O - deactivate the screen rotation (allows to disable the gyroscope on the tablets).
• + T - toggle the focus on the taskbar (only in Windows 7 and later).
• + X - the center of mobile applications.

• The Win button on the keyboard in combination with Tab is considered to be the most effective, since it allows the user to switch to AERO mode, and if Ctrl is added to this combination, "sticking" occurs.
• Win + ↑ - scale the window (works in Windows 7 and later).
• + ↓ - minimize the window (the conditions of the previous paragraph).
• + ← or → is the horizontal offset with the minimization effect.
• + Space - visualization of the desktop (actual for Windows 7), and allows you to change the input language (Windows 8).
• + Gray + - Turn on the magnifying glass with a standard value (for later versions of Windows). In parallel, the screen announcer is activated.
• + Gray - - reduce the image by 100%
• + Esc - disable the "Magnifier" option.

When the "treasured" Windows key does not respond

The situation when the Win button does not work is an exception rather than a rule. Nevertheless, such "unfriendliness" of the keyboard can be explained by its constructive and technical features. Typically, the inoperability of the "logo" button is encountered when connecting and using multimedia or special gaming input devices. The keyboard has a special module that allows you to disable the Win function button. Examine the control object and make sure that there are no separately removed levers, toggle switches or pushbuttons. And the last, the culprit of the incapacity of the "Windows" -keys may be some program designed to expand the multimedia capabilities of the keyboard. For example, Mkey or Sharpkeys. This fact requires more careful consideration.

Finally

Where the Win button is on the keyboard and what it can do, it's no secret to you now. Effective interaction with the PC through "turbo" -combined keys - it's won time and comfort in management. However, there is another keyboard accelerator - "hot buttons". But this, as you understand, is a completely separate topic.