Knowing at least some of the Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts helps make
your Windows 8 experience much more enjoyable. Try to memorize these top
Windows 8 shortcut keys.
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Press the Windows key to open the Start screen
or switch to the Desktop (if open).
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Press the Windows key + D opens the Windows
Desktop.
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Press the Windows key + . to pin and unpin
Windows apps on the side of the screen.
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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).
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Press the Windows key + C to open the Charms.
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Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings,
which is the same Settings found in Charms.
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Press and hold the Windows key + Tab to show
open apps.
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Press the Windows key + Print screen to create a
screen shot, which is automatically saved into your My Pictures folder.