The Top Essential Hotkeys for Windows 8

BabuK · 2013-04-10T14:38:27+00:00

Whether you're new to Windows 8 or a seasoned veteran, it's always good to have a few tricks up your sleeve. Let's face it: without a touch screen, Windows 8 can get a tad tedious to use. Here are the most essential Windows 8 shortcuts for accessing and working with the Charms menu, and system-wide. You can thank us later. Making your computing life easier, one shortcut at a time Useful keys to access Charms in a touchless world Windows Key + C: Opens Charms Bar Windows Key + I: Access the settings or control panel for active app Windows Key + Q: Search your applications Windows Key + Z: Open the apps bar to see all your installed programs Useful keys for display setup Windows Key + P: Switch displays Windows Key + D: Switch to Desktop Windows Key + Comma(,): Peek at Desktop Useful keys for Search and multitasking Windows Key + Tab: Like alt tab, but for Modern UI Windows Key + Number (1,2,3...): Selects active apps on taskbar Windows Key + Period(.) or Windows Key + T: Cycle through open apps on the taskbar Useful keys for active window Windows Key + Shift + Period(.): Snap current Modern app to the side Windows Key + Left/Right Arrow: Snap current window to the left/right Windows Key + Up Arrow: Maximize window Windows Key + Down: Minimize window Windows Key + Home: Minimize everything but the active window Useful keys for power users Windows Key + Pause/Break: View machine and system info Win + X: Menu of advanced options for system management, command prompts, etc. Windows Key + E: Open Explorer Windows Key + R: Open Run command Windows Key + L: Enable Lock screen Useful Keys for Accessibility Windows Key + Plus or Minus(+/-) Key: Enable magnifier to zoom in and zoom out Windows Key + Enter: Enable Narrator to read out text in active apps.

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Start date Apr 10, 2013

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