Keyboard Shortcuts for

Windows 8

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With Windows 8, you can no longer perform functions the way you were accustomed to in earlier Windows operating

systems.

Due to the lack of a Start Menu in the Windows 8 desktop, the fastest way to

perform simple tasks is to use keyboard shortcuts.

Certain keyboard shortcuts allow you to perform certain tasks much faster

than you could normally do when using a mouse.

Toggle Start Screen/Desktop

Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard when on the desktop to

open the Start Screen.

If you have no Metro apps

opened, use this shortcut to move instantly from the Start Screen back to the Windows 8

desktop.

Open Charms Bar

While holding down the Windows logo key, press the “C” key to open the

Charms Bar.

Using this keyboard shortcut is considerably

faster since you must wait for the Charms Bar to pop up when using the mouse.

Search for Apps

Press the Windows logo key and the “Q” key simultaneously to

open the “Search” Charm that allows you to search for and open installed applications.

Since the Start Menu is no longer present in Windows 8, this shortcut provides a

way for you to open applications much faster.

Search for Files

Press the Windows logo key and the “F” key simultaneously to open the Charm that allows you to search for

files on your computer.

Simply type the name of a file and select a search result to

open the item.

Open and Search in Windows 8 Settings

Press the Windows logo key and the “I”

key simultaneously to get to the

“Settings” Charm.

This Charm gives you access to the Control Panel

and Personalization features. It also allows you

to turn off, restart, and hibernate your computer.

You will be able to search for various

settings in Windows 8.

This shortcut gives you access to a feature that would

otherwise take several clicks to accomplish when

using a mouse.

Discover More About Windows 8 by Reading our Article Series at

http://nssit.com/tag/microsoft-windows-8/

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