Microsoft doesn't only provide a new OS which is Windows 7 but also new hotkeys.Hotkeys are provided to give individuals better control over their operating system and save more time. Here are the hotkeys in Windows 7 and try to master it to take advantage in  increasing your daily productivity.

1. Windows + Space

All windows become transparent so you are able to see your desktop.

2. Windows + Down Arrow

Minimizes the windows to the Task bar.

3. Windows + Right Arrow

It will adjust the current window to the right and thus it will cover half of the desktop space on the right.

4. Windows + Left Arrow

Adjusts the current window to the left side and hence the window will cover almost half of the desktop space.

5. Windows + Up Arrow

It is used to maximize the current window which is in focus, whether it is a windows explorer, a web browser, or any other application.

6. Windows + T 

Shows the thumbnail preview of the running applications.

7. Windows + P

It is used to adjust the presentation options of the display on your computer or projector.

8. Shift + Click a Taskbar Item

It opens a new instance of the particular application on which you clicked

9. Windows + F

Windows + F is used to start the Windows Search.

10. Windows + (+/-) 

It launches the Magnifier which can be used to zoom in/zoom out.

 

11. Windows + E

It is used to open the Windows Explorer.

12. Windows + X

It is used to run the Windows Mobility Center.

13. Windows + (Number)

It is used to run the pinned applications on the taskbar, Windows + 1 will run the first pinned application on the task bar, similarly Windows + 2 will run the second pinned application and so on.

14. Windows + Tab

It will launch the Windows Aero task switcher.

15. Windows + Pause 

It is used to load the system properties window.

16. Ctrl  + Windows + F 

Search for computers if you are on a network.

17. Alt + D

It is used to select the address bar.

18. Ctrl + Shift + Click Icon on Taskbar

It  is used to open a new instance of the particular application from the taskbar with administrator privileges.

19. Alt + Win + (Number)

Opens the jumplist for the applications which are pinned to the task bar.

20. Windows + B

It is used to shift the control to the System Tray icons one by one.

21. Shift + Right Click on taskbar Button 

It is used to display the window menu for the specific taskbar application.

22. Ctrl + Shift + N

It is used to create a new folder in the windows explorer.

23. Alt + Up

Takes you up a folder level in the Windows Explorer.

24 Shift + Righ Click on File

It is used to add the Copy As Path option in the right click-menu of the file. This option copies the path of a file to the clipboard.

25. Shift + Righ Click on Folder

It is used to add the command prompt option to the Folder, so you can easily open the command prompt in that particular folder.

26. Shift + Righ Click on a group taskbar button

It is used to launch the windows menu for the group.

27. Ctrl + Click on a grouped taskbar button

It is used to cycle between the windows of the group.

28. Windows + G

It is used to cycle between the Gadgets on the screen.

This hotkey is used to open the Start Menu.

30. Ctrl + Shift + Esc
It is used to directly open the Windows Task Manager.