Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows Server 2008

ToPress
Open the Ease of Access Center and choose accessibility featuresWindows logo key+U
Display the Address bar list in Windows ExplorerWindows logo key+F4
Cancel the current taskESC
Close the active item, or exit the active programALT+F4
Open ComputerWindows logo key+E
Cycle through items in the order in which they were openedALT+ESC
Cycle through programs on the taskbarWindows logo key+T
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktopF6
Display the desktopWindows logo key+D
View the folder one level up in Windows ExplorerALT+UP ARROW
Change the size of icons on the desktopCTRL+Mouse scroll wheel
Lock your computer or switch usersWindows logo key+L
Activate the menu bar in the active programF10
Display the corresponding menuALT+underlined letter
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenuLEFT ARROW
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenuRIGHT ARROW
Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)ALT+underlined letter
Minimize all windowsWindows logo key+M
Display properties for the selected itemALT+ENTER
Refresh the active windowF5
Restore minimized windows to the desktopWindows logo key+SHIFT+M
Open the Run dialog boxWindows logo key+R
Search for a file or folderWindows logo key+F
Search for computers (if you are on a network)CTRL+Windows logo key+F
Display the shortcut menu for the selected itemSHIFT+F10
Open the shortcut menu for the active windowALT+SPACEBAR
Open or close the Start menuWindows logo key (or CTRL+ESC)
Switch between open itemsALT+TAB
Display the System Properties dialog boxWindows logo key+PAUSE
Open Task ManagerCTRL+SHIFT+ESC


More Information

Alternative keyboard layouts can be used by those who type with one hand or one finger.

More keyboard shortcuts are listed in Help and Support in Windows Server 2008. Display Windows Help and Support by pressing CTRL+ESC. Use TAB and the arrow keys to move around, and ENTER to select.