Ultimate List of Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 8

Keyboard shortcuts are a common aspect of most modern operating systems and associated software & online applications. Their use is pervasive enough among professionals and they consider them an essential element of their routine interactions with a computer.

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Officially Microsoft has provided list of Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts, so folks who are tinkering with latest Windows 8 Consumer Preview must have a look at those to make interaction easy with new Windows OS.

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Today we present you some of the best Windows 8 shortcuts, which help you to do your task Fast and smoothly.

List of Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 8

  • Windows key – Brings up the Metro start screen. You can start typing to search for an app, just like the Win7 start menu.
  • Windows key + B – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and select the tray notification area.
  • Windows key + C – Brings up the Charms menu, where you can search, share, and change settings.
  • Windows key + D – Brings up the old Windows desktop.
  • Windows key + E – Launch Windows Explorer with Computer view displayed.
  • Windows key + F – Brings up the Metro File search screen.
  • Windows key + H – Opens the Metro Share panel.
  • Windows key + I – Opens the Settings panel, where you can change settings for the current app, change volume, wireless networks, shut down, or adjust the brightness.
  • Windows key + J – Switches focus between snapped Metro applications.
  • Windows key + K – Opens the Devices panel (for connecting to a projector or some other device)
  • Windows key + L – Lock PC and return to Lock screen.
  • Windows key + M – Minimize all Windows on the desktop
  • Windows key + O – Locks device orientation.
  • Windows key + P – Choose between available displays.
  • Windows key + Q – Brings up the Metro App Search screen.
  • Windows key + R – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and display the Run box.
  • Windows key + U – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and launch the Ease of Access Center.
  • Windows key + V – Cycles through toasts.
  • Windows key + W – Brings up the Metro Settings search screen.
  • Windows key + X – Launch Start Menu.
  • Windows key + Y – Temporarily peek at the desktop.
  • Windows key + Z – Opens the App Bar for the current Metro application.
  • Windows key + Page Up / Down – Moves tiles to the left / right.
  • Windows key + Tab – Opens the Metro application switcher menu, switches between applications.
  • Windows key + , (comma) – Aero Peek at the desktop.
  • Windows key + . (period) – Snaps the current Metro application to one side of the screen. (Right side)
  • Windows key + Shift + . (period) – Snaps the current Metro application to the other side of the screen. (Left side)
  • Windows key + Space – Switch input language and keyboard layout.
  • Windows key + Shift + V – Cycles through toasts in reverse order.
  • Windows key + Enter – Launches Narrator
  • Windows key + Arrow Keys – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and enable Aero Snap

You can also download Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 8 in PDF or XPS file format.

Source : Windows Team Blog