Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8

Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8

Hi Friends, you can use the Window 8 keyboard shortcuts and you’ll find new ones too. The easiest way to search on the Start screen is to simply start typing. Press the Windows logo key? and you can quickly switch between Start and the app you’re in.

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Windows Key +start typing, Search your PC

Ctrl+plus (+) or Ctrl+minus(-), Zoom in or out of a large number of items

Ctrl+scroll wheel, You can also use this for Zoom in or out of a large number of items

Windows key +F, Open the Search charm to search files

Windows key +C, Open the charms

Windows key +H, Open the Share charm

Windows key +I, Open the Settings charm

Windows key +J, Switch the main app and snapped app

Windows key +K, Open the Devices charm

Windows key +O, Lock the screen orientation

Windows key +Q, Open the Search charm to search apps

Windows key +W, Open the Search charm to search settings

Windows key +Z, Show the commands available in the app

Windows key +space bar, Switch input language and keyboard layout

Windows key + Ctrl +space bar, Change to a previously selected input

Windows key + Tab, Cycle through open apps

Windows key + Ctrl+Tab, Cycle through open apps and snap them as they are cycled

Windows key + Shift+Tab, Cycle through open apps in reverse order

Windows key + PgUp, Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the left

Windows key + PgDown, Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the right

Windows key + Shift+period (.), Snaps an app to the left

Windows key +period (.), Snaps an app to the right

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