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This post will be short and sweet. Here are a few common shortcut keys for Windows 8. Even if you have a touch screen, or touch mouse, these keyboard shortcuts will help. You may want to bookmark this blog for quick reference, or refresher. |
| Win Key | Key | Action |
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| win | Toggle between Start Screen and Desktop | |
| win | c | Open / Close Charms |
| win | d | Open Desktop |
| win | e | My Computer |
| win | f | File Search |
| win | h | Open Share Charm |
| win | i | Settings |
| win | k | Devices |
| win | l | Lock Computer |
| win | m | minimize all windows |
| win | shift + m | restore all windows |
| win | p | Display Second Screen Settings |
| win | q | Open Search Charm |
| win | r | Open Run Window |
| win | t | Task bar |
| win | u | Ease of access screen |
| win | w | Search Settings |
| win | x | Task Menu |
| win | z | Open / Close app bar |
| win | tab | cycle over apps |
| win | Prnt Scrn | Capture screen |
I would also like to mention something about the new Windows 8 Start screen. It seems many people find issue with the missing "Start Button." Honestly, folks, the Start Screen is much better than the menu-driven start button of previous Windows and the live tiles enhance things in ways you would not expect. Still need a start button? Move your mouse to the lower left corner, then click start. You can also press the "Windows" button to toggle the start screen.
