If the Windows 8 Consumer Preview is the first time you've had a chance
to use Windows 8, you might feel a little lost at first. The best way to
learn how to get around the new Metro design and settings, may be to
use the new keyboard shortcuts.
A list of useful shortcuts:- Windows Charms:
- Win+C: All charms
- Win+Q: Search charm
- Win+H: Share charm
- Win: Start charm/bar
- Win+K: Devices charm
- Win+I: Settings charm/sidebar
- Windows Search:
- Win + type keyword: Instant application search (same as in Windows 7)
- Win+Q: Search apps
- Win+W: Instant Search settings
- Win+F: Instant Search files
- Application/Metro:
- Win+Z: Shows App Bar in Metro applications
- (Win+. ): Snap app to the left
- (Win+Shift+. ): Snap app to the right
- Alt+F4: Close an app
- Windows Desktop:
- Win+D: Open standard Desktop
- (Win+, ) : Peek at desktop
- Win+B: Go Back to desktop
- Other Shortcut keys:
- Win+X: Open system utility settings menu (Device Manager, Control Panel, Command Prompt, Power Options, etc.).
- Win+PrntScrn: Take screenshot and save to Pictures
- Win + J Switches focus between snapped Metro apps.
- Win + Page Up / Down: Moves full-screen Metro app to secondary monitor.
- Win + Left / Right arrow: Moves and snaps desktop applications in that direction, or to a different monitor.
- Win + Tab: Switches between open applications. Similar to using the left-upper hot corner with a mouse.
- Win + L: Locks Windows.
- Win+T: Preview open windows in taskbar
- Win+U: Open Ease of Access Center
- Win+Spacebar: Switch windows language and keyboard
- Win+Enter: Open Windows Narrator
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