Sometimes, in a support call or an email, a member of the team may refer to the Windows key (or, alternatively, ask you to press Windows).
The Windows key is a special key on your keyboard that has a variety of functions. By default, it opens the Start menu so you can quickly access Office and other apps.
Here are a few other useful Windows key shortcuts:
| Win+L | Lock your screen |
| Win+H | Open dictation bar |
| Win+E | Open Windows Explorer |
| Win+S | Open the search bar |
| Win+P | Change projection/multi-monitor settings |
| Win+K | Open Connect menu |
| Win+Shift+S | Take a screenshot |
| Win+I | Open Settings |
| Win+D | Show the desktop |
| Win+Full stop | Emoji picker |