Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts

 Knowing at least some of the Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts will make your Windows 8 experience much more enjoyable. Try to memorize these summit Windows 8 shortcut keys.

    Press the Windows key to open the Start screen or switch to the Desktop (if open).

    Press the Windows key + D will open the Windows Desktop.

    Press the Windows key + . to pin and unpin Windows apps on the side of the screen.

    Press the Windows key + X to open the power user menu, which gives you access to many of the features most power users would desire (e.g. Device Manager and Command Prompt).

    Press the Windows key + C to open the Charms.

    Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings, which is the similar Settings found in Charms.

    Press and withhold the Windows key + Tab to show open apps.

    Press the Windows key + Print screen to make a screen shot, which is automatically saved into your My Pictures folder.

Windows 8 only

WINKEY + ,

Peek at the Windows Desktop.

WINKEY + .

Snap a Windows App to the sides of the screen. Pressing it multiple times will switch between the right and left-hand side of the screen or unsnap the app.

WINKEY + Enter

Open Windows Narrator

WINKEY + C

Open the Charms.

WINKEY + G
Cycle through Desktop gadgets.

WINKEY + H

Open Share in Charms.

WINKEY + I

Open the Settings in Charms.

WINKEY + J

Switch between snapped apps.

WINKEY + K
Open Devices in Charms.

WINKEY + O

Lock the screen orientation.

WINKEY + X


Open the power user menu, which gives you access to many of the features most power users would desire to use such as Device Manager, Control Panel, Event Viewer, Command Prompt, and much more.

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