Windows 8 Basic keyboard shortcuts

 

Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts

 

Knowing at least some of the Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts will make your Windows 8 experience much more enjoyable.

Try to memorize these top Windows 8 shortcut keys.

• Press the Windows key  to  open the Start screen or switch to the Desktop (if open).
• Press the Windows key + D will open the Windows Desktop.
• Press the Windows key + . to pin and unpin Windows  apps on the side of the screen.
• Press the Windows key + X to open the power user  menu, which gives you access to many of the features most power  users would want (e.g. Device Manager and Command Prompt).
• Press the Windows key + C to open the Charms.
• Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings, which is the same Settings found  in Charms.
• Press and hold the Windows key + Tab to show open  apps.
• Press the Windows key + Print screen to create a screen shot, which is  automatically saved into your My Pictures folder