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I use the "Windows" key pretty extensively, including to open the start menu (and then type in a search term, i.e. a program on my computer to launch). I also
by isaacdl 2y ago
I use the "Windows" key pretty extensively, including to open the start menu (and then type in a search term, i.e. a program on my computer to launch).
I also use it extensively for "Windows" (operating system) level shortcuts: Win-R to open a run dialog, Win-E to open Explorer, Win-<left arrow|right arrow> to move/resize windows, etc.)
That being said...I use it in basically the same way on Linux, and use the Command (Apple) key on Macs for essentially the same purposes.
I don't think I've ever used the "right click menu" key for anything, though. Most modern Windows keyboards don't include it, or have it hidden behind a manufacturer-specific function key.
- jonathankoren 2y agoHuh. You’re right. Some keyboard have both windows and the menu key, and others have only one menu key. I don’t know if this means Microsoft relaxed their “Made for Windows” standards, or higher profile manufacturers don’t care.
- ptx 2y agoThe menu key was always useless anyway, because shift+F10 does the same thing.
- jonathankoren 2y agoI believe the windows key is just ctrl-esc
- recursive 2y agoDoesn't work for the shortcut combinations.
- WarOnPrivacy 2y ago> I use the "Windows" key pretty extensively, I use it to put focus somewhere safe when mouse action is misbehaving. Also to show me which one of my 10 RDP windows has focus.