Shortcut To Run Command (Run Dialog Box)

If you often use the Run command, use the Windows logo key + R keyboard shortcut to display the Run box quickly.

When you press the Windows key + R, the Run dialog box appears at the left bottom corner of the Windows desktop, as shown in the following screenshot.

You can also open the Run dialog box by right-clicking the start button and selecting Run from the utility menu.

In Windows 10, the Start menu shortcut to run command is available under the Windows System sub-menu.

In Windows 11, The Run shortcut appears under the All Apps | Windows Tools.

You can use the Run command to launch programs, folders, documents, Web sites, and more. For example, to open a command prompt, type cmd and press Enter.

To start an email message, type mailto: followed by the e-mail address of the recipient.