Learn about the purpose of the Office key found on some Microsoft keyboards, and here are some of the most important shortcuts to try on your computer.
When looking at different types of keyboards, you'll find that some have additional buttons, but these are usually for controlling keyboard backlighting or other basic functions. Microsoft, however, offers some excellent keyboards that include an Office button, and we'll explore its purpose and the most important shortcuts it can be used for.
Since 2019, Microsoft keyboards have supported the Office button, which is usually located to the right of the Alt key and features the famous Office logo.
The benefit of this key is to increase productivity by speeding up tasks, specifically those related to Office programs. You also need Windows 10 or later for this key to work.
Clicking the button once opens the main Office application, however there are some important shortcuts.
We want to point out that this button is just a shortcut, nothing more. This means that you can replace it if you don't have it, and a regular keyboard can perform the same operations. It is simply a shortcut for "Shift + Ctrl + Alt + Win".
Office key shortcuts:
Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Win+W: Opens Word.
Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Win+X: Opens Excel.
Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Win+T: Open Microsoft Teams.
Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Win+P: Opens PowerPoint.
Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Win+ O: Open the Outlook program.
Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Win+Y: Opens the Microsoft Yammer website.
Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Win+N: Opens the OneNote service.
Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Win+D: Opens OneDrive.
Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Win+Esc: Switch between open windows.
Note: The shortcut Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Win is the same as the Office key, as we mentioned earlier.
Finally, these were the most important shortcuts you can try on your computer if you have a keyboard that supports the Office key.