Keyboard Tricks for Windows 7

[Windows] + [T] OR [Windows] + [SHIFT] + [T]

This shortcut key will help you to move the focus to front or back on the taskbar.

[Windows] + [B]

You can focus on the ‘show hidden icons’ button on the system tray by using this keyboard trick.

[Windows] + [1] THROUGH [Windows] + [9]

This launches first through ninth icon on the taskbar, including items pinned to the taskbar.

[Windows] + [SHIFT] + [1] THROUGH [Windows] + [SHIFT] + [9]

This starts new instance of the respective taskbar icon.

[Windows] + [Ctrl] + [1] THROUGH [Windows] + [Ctrl] + [9]

This cycles through the multiple instances of the respective icon.

[Windows] + [Alt] + [1] THROUGH [Windows] + [Alt] + [9]

This opens jump list for respective icon.

Multiple Monitors:- [Windows] + [SHIFT] + right arrow OR [Windows] + [SHIFT] + left arrow

You can use this keyboard trick to move any selected icon, one monitor to another.

[Windows] + [P]

This keyboard trick will help you to select “presentation display mode”.

Magnifier : [Windows] + [+] OR [Windows] + [-]

By using this shortcut key you can zoom in or zoom out of your computer screen and activate Windows Magnifier.

[Ctrl] + [Alt] + [D]

You can switch to “docked mode” by using this keyboard trick.

[Ctrl] + [Alt] + [L]

By using this key you can switch to “lens mode”.

[Ctrl] + [Alt] + [F]

Switch from “docked” or “lens” mode back to “full screen” mode.

[Ctrl] + [Alt] + [I]

You can invert colors by this keyboard trick.

[Windows] + [Esc]

Using this shortcut key you can exit magnifier view.

[Windows] + [G]

This cycles through desktop gadgets.

[Windows] + [X]

This launches Windows Mobility Center especially useful if you are working on a laptop.