Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts

Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts

• Windows key – Brings up the Metro start screen. You can start typing to search for an app, just like the Win7 start menu.
• Windows key + B – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and select the tray notification area.
• Windows key + C – Brings up the Charms menu, where you can search, share, and change settings.
• Windows key + D – Brings up the old Windows desktop.
• Windows key + E – Launch Windows Explorer with Computer view displayed.
• Windows key + F – Brings up the Metro File search screen.
• Windows key + H – Opens the Metro Share panel.
• Windows key + I – Opens the Settings panel, where you can change settings for the current app, change volume, wireless networks, shut down, or adjust the brightness.
• Windows key + J – Switches focus between snapped Metro applications.
• Windows key + K – Opens the Devices panel (for connecting to a projector or some other device)
• Windows key + L – Lock PC and return to Lock screen.
• Windows key + M - Minimize all Windows on the desktop
• Windows key + O – Locks device orientation.
• Windows key + P - Choose between available displays.
• Windows key + Q – Brings up the Metro App Search screen.
• Windows key + R – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and display the Run box.
• Windows key + U – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and launch the Ease of Access Center.
• Windows key + V – Cycles through toasts.
• Windows key + W – Brings up the Metro Settings search screen.
• Windows key + X – Launch Start Menu.
• Windows key + Y – Temporarily peek at the desktop.
• Windows key + Z – Opens the App Bar for the current Metro application.
• Windows key + Page Up / Down – Moves tiles to the left / right.
• Windows key + Tab – Opens the Metro application switcher menu, switches between applications.
• Windows key + , (comma) – Aero Peek at the desktop.
• Windows key + . (period) – Snaps the current Metro application to one side of the screen. (Right side)
• Windows key + Shift + . (period) – Snaps the current Metro application to the other side of the screen. (Left side)
• Windows key + Space – Switch input language and keyboard layout.
• Windows key + Shift + V – Cycles through toasts in reverse order.
• Windows key + Enter – Launches Narrator
• Windows key + Arrow Keys – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and enable Aero Snap