Windows 8 Shortcut Keys Released by Microsoft

by **~@diKz~** Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:53 pm

Windows 8 Shortcut Keys Released by Microsoft Like a Star @ heaven

Windows 8 Shortcut Keys Released by Microsoft Window10

Windows Key (Win): Lets you switch between Metro Start Screen and Normal desktop.

Win + B: Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and select the tray notification area

Win + C: Brings Charm Bar

Win + D: immediately ditches the Start Screen for the Desktop

Win + E: Opens Windows Explorer (My Computer)

Win + F: Brings search option in Metro interface.

Win + H: Displays sharing options for the application you are using.

Win + I: Shows the information pane that usually only appears once you mouse to the Charm Bar and click Settings
(This panel has handy buttons to control volume, networks and power).

Win + J: Switches focus between snapped Metro applications

Win + K – Opens the Devices panel (for connecting to a projector or some other device)

Win + L: Lock PC and return to Lock screen.

Win + M: Minimize all Windows on the desktop

Win + O: Locks device orientation.

Win + P: shows multi-display options

Win + Q: Brings Windows built-in applications.

Win + R: Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and display the Run box

Win + U: Quick access to common tools such as Magnifier, online keyboard, etc

Win + V: Cycles through toasts

Win + W: Allows you to search for settings in a similar way to files. A lot of the time, the selections will open the Control Panel

Win + X: Shows a context menu filled with links to Windows related settings, such as Command Prompt, Event Viewer, Task Manager, Programs & Features, and more.

Win + Y: Temporarily peek at the desktop.

Win + Z: Opens the App Bar for the current Metro application.

Win + Page Up / Down: Moves tiles to the left / right.

Win + Tab: Opens the Metro application switcher menu, switches between applications.

Win + , (comma): Aero Peek at the desktop.

Win + . (period): Snaps the current Metro application to one side of the screen. (Right side)

Win + Shift + . (period): Snaps the current Metro application to the other side of the screen. (Left side)

Win + Space: Switch input language and keyboard layout.

Win + Shift + V: Cycles through toasts in reverse order.

Win + Enter: Launches Narrator

Win + Arrow Keys: Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and enable Aero Snap

Win + [1-9]: Activates one of the programs pinned to your taskbar, with the number you enter corresponding to the location on the taskbar

Win + Tab: displays the new Windows 8 Metro multi-tasking sidebar

Win + Search Term + Enter: Allow you to launch an application very quickly.

Hope all these keyboard shortcuts help you to find things little easier and makes your work faster. approve