When remote controlling student devices via classroom.cloud, there is an option on the Remote Control window toolbar to hold down the Windows key. Selecting this option allows you to use the Windows key shortcuts such as Windows key + R to open a Windows run command.
The table below lists the currently supported Windows key combinations within classroom.cloud remote control.
| Key combination | Action | Supported |
| Windows logo key | Open or close the Start menu. | No |
| Windows logo key + Pause | Display the System Properties dialog box. | No |
| Windows logo key + D | Display the desktop. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + M | Minimise all windows. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Shift + M | Restore minimised windows on the desktop. | No |
| Windows logo key + E | Open File Explorer. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + F | Start a Feedback dialog. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Ctrl + F | Search for computers (if you’re on a network). | Yes |
| Windows logo key + L | Lock your computer or switch users. | No |
| Windows logo key + R | Open the Run dialog box. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + T | Cycle through programs on the taskbar. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + number | Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Shift + number | Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. | No |
| Windows logo key + Ctrl + number | Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Alt + number | Open the Jump list for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. | No |
| Windows logo key + Tab | Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Ctrl + Tab | Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D. | No |
| Windows logo key + Ctrl + B | Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area. | No |
| Windows logo key + V | Open the Clipboard app. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Up arrow | Maximise the window. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Left arrow | Maximise the window to the left side of the screen. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Right arrow | Maximise the window to the right side of the screen. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Down arrow | Minimise the window. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Home | Minimise all but the active window. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Shift + Up arrow | Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Shift + Left arrow or Right arrow | Move a window from one monitor to another. | No |
| Windows logo key + P | Choose a presentation display mode. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + G | Open the Game bar. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + U | Open Ease of Access Center. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + X | Open the context menu for the Start button. | Yes |
| Windows logo key +. or +; | Open the Emojis window. | Yes |
| Windows logo key + Ctrl + M | Open the Magnifier app. | Yes |