My SMART board / projector / second display is blank

Modified on Wed, 22 Mar, 2023 at 9:05 AM

You can use  'Win+P' keyboard shortcut if your second screen is blank and/or to work with multiple displays, SMART Interactive Boards, and projectors.


Press these keysTo do this
Windows logo key + P
Choose a presentation display mode.

The 'Win+P' keyboard shortcut allows you to quickly switch between different display modes on your computer, such as extending or duplicating your screen. This can save you time and make it easier to work with multiple displays or when giving presentations. 



Other Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts include:


  • Copy: Ctrl + C

  • Cut: Ctrl + X

  • Paste: Ctrl + V

  • Maximize Window: F11 or Windows logo key  + Up arrow (Press F11 to exit full screen)

  • Open Task View: Windows logo key  + Tab

  • Display and hide the desktop: Windows logo key  + D

  • Switch between open apps: Alt + Tab

  • Open the Quick Link menu: Windows logo key  + X

  • Lock your PC: Windows logo key  + L



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