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Open taskbar app by position

Press Win + number (0-9) to open the app pinned to the taskbar at that position. If the app is already open, it switches to that app.

Win + number (0-9)

When to use it

Use to quickly launch or switch to pinned taskbar apps without using the mouse.

Pro tip

Number 0 corresponds to the 10th pinned app. Apps are counted from left to right, excluding system icons.

Esc F1 F2 F3 F4
F5 F6 F7 F8
F9 F10 F11 F12
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Ctrl Win Alt Space Fn Alt Ctrl

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