The following keys can be used from any window, regardless of the application you are using.
| Key(s) | Function |
| Ctrl+Esc | Switches to the Task List. |
| Alt+Esc | Switches to the next application window or minimized icon, including full-screen programs. |
| Alt+Tab | Switches to the next application window, restoring applications that are running as icons. |
| Alt+PrtSc | Copies the entire screen to the Windows Clipboard. |
| Ctrl+F4 | Closes the active window. |
| F1 | Runs Windows Help and displays the Help Contents for the application. (See Help Keys) |