Shortcuts in Windows 8

TipsMake.com - If you have tried installing Windows 8 on a virtual machine or even installing it directly on your computer, the first thing to consider is the shortcuts in this new version.

Because Windows 8 has so many interface changes, it is difficult to find the components to use, but it is quite interesting. In this article, we will introduce the shortcut that can be used on Windows 8, so that the experience of a new operating system becomes more interesting.

Some definitions

1. Charms : The icons on the right include Search, Share, Start Menu, Devices and Settings components.
2. Windows Key : Windows key (window icon) on a common keyboard
3. Arrow Key : A key with an arrow icon on a common keyboard.
4. Metro UI : A dedicated screen interface for touch computers. In Windows 8 the swap between the Metro UI screen and the normal screen is by the Windows Key key.

Shortcut panel on Windows 8

Windows Key Switch between Classic screen and Metro UI interface ESC Back to previous application Windows Key + spacebar Switch language settings and Windows Key + Y View keyboard via Desktop Windows Key + O screen Orientation lock set get Windows Key + Enter Launch Narrator Windows Key + Shift +. Transfer Metro App to the left of Windows Key + screen. Transfer Metro App to the right of Windows Key + S screen Open App Search (in Metro UI interface) Windows Key + F Open File Search (in Metro UI interface) Windows Key + C Open Charms Bar Windows Key + I Open Charm Settings Windows Key + Q Open Search Pane Windows Key + W Open Search Settings CTRL + right arrow key Switch to the right list page in Metro UI Menu CTRL + left arrow key Switch to the left list page in Metro UI Menu Arrow Key , ALT + arrow keys Move the App's location in Metro UI Menu. Windows Key + L Lock Screen Windows Key + E Open Windows Explorer Windows Key + R window Open Run Windows Key dialog box + P Projector mode - Select Projector Output (when using more screens) Windows Key + U Launch Ease of Access Center Windows Key + T Open the Classic screen with the cursor on the previously opened component Windows Key + X Open Windows Mobility Center Windows Key + B Open the Classic screen with the cursor on an object on the Windows Taskbar Key + M Open Classic screen with cursor on an object on Desktop Arrow Key, App Key: Display Unpin options and other options for objects on Metro UI Menu.
Windows Key + AT searches for applications containing A characters (in Metro UI interface) Windows Key + Application search containing G characters (in Metro UI interface) Windows Key + J Search for applications containing J characters (in Metro UI interface) Windows Key + Application search containing K characters (in Metro UI interface)