Windows 7 Aero Snap keyboard shortcuts

[NormCameron]

Windows 7 Aero Snap keyboard shortcuts

If you’re running the M3 build of Windows 7, check out the cool (if obvious) Aero Snap keyboard shortcuts:



WINKEY + LEFT ARROW – Snap current window to the left side of screen; unsnap window that is snapped to right side of screen

WINKEY + RIGHT ARROW – Snap current window to the right side of screen; unsnap window that is snapped to left side of screen

WINKEY + TOP ARROW – Maximize current window.

WINKEY + BOTTOM ARROW – Minimize current window; restore maximized window.

http://community.winsupersite.com/b...6/windows-7-aero-snap-keyboard-shortcuts.aspx

 

[smarteyeball]

You know, with shortcuts like this, I could be tempted to start using the keyboard more often

(I'm a dyed in the wool mouse driver )

 

[linuzo]

Good post Norm!! I was wondering how you did that with Windows 7. Now I know

 

[suecoo66]

What is a 'Winkey' key?
I just can't seem to get snap to work?

 

[Andy D]

The windows key is between the CTRL and ALT key on the left hand side of the keyboard.

 

[ultimatebuster]

if anyone is interested:

• Win + Up - Maximize
• Win + Down - Restore/Minimize
• Win + Left - Snap to Left
• Win + Right - Snap to Right
• Win + Home - Restore or minimize all other windows
• Win + T - Cycle throw Taskbar entries.
• Win + Space (hold) - Peek at Desktop
• Win + G - Bring gadgets to the top
• Win + number keys (1-9) - Open program pinned on the taskbar in order
• Win + Plus key - Zoom in

 

[suecoo66]

O the Windows Key!
Now I feel really stupid, I know where the windows key is but didn't realise that was the key the poster was referring too.

 

[Andy D]

Don't worry, nothing wrong with asking and finding this out