Keyboard shortcuts Windows 8 is very hotkey-heavy, here are some of the shortcuts I find most useful: *.Windows keyShows the new Start screen (Metro). *.Win +type keywordInstant application search (same as in Windows 7). *.Win + DStandard Windows desktop. Also minimizes/restores all open windows in desktop mode. *.Win + QShows all installed apps. *.Win + WInstant search for settings. *.Win + FInstant search for files. *.Win + ISettings sidebar (control panel, network, volume, brightness, notifications, and more). *.Win + PShows multi-monitor options, also useful for connecting an external monitor or projector. *.Win + XPower user shortcut menu (Device Manager, Control Panel, Command Prompt, Power Options, etc.). *.Win + ZShows App Bar in Metro applications. *.Win + . (period)Snaps the current Metro app to the right side of the screen. Do it twice and it will snap to the left. *.Win + . (period) + ShiftSnaps the current Metro app to the left side of the screen. *.Win + JSwitches focus between snapped Metro apps. *.Win + Page Up / DownMoves full-screen Metro app to secondary monitor. *.Win + Left / Right arrowMoves and snaps desktop applications in that direction, or to a different monitor. *.Win + TabSwitches between open applications. Similar to using the left-upper hot corner with a mouse. *.Win + LLocks Windows.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 20:11:54 +0000
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