20 Windows 8 Shortcuts You Should Know
Windows 8 and its stable version 8.1 and Windows RT comes with so many new features; along with its new features Microsoft have also added some new shortcuts as well. So here are 20 most common and important Windows 8 shortcuts that you must know for a better work experience.
| Windows Shortcuts | Description of Shortcuts |
| Windows Key + Start Typing | Search Your PC |
| Windows Key + C | Open Charms |
| Windows Key + F | Search Files in Charms |
| Windows Key + H | Open Share Option in Charms |
| Windows Key + I | Open Settings in Charms |
| Windows Key + J | Switch Between Main and Snapped Apps |
| Windows Key + K | Open Devices in Charms |
| Windows Key + M | Minimize All Apps |
| Windows Key + Shift + M | Maximize All Apps |
| Windows Key + O | Lock the Screen Orientation |
| Windows Key + P | Set Projection Option |
| Windows Key + Q | Search Apps in Charms |
| Windows Key + W | Search Settings in Charms |
| Windows Key + X | Show Quick Menu |
| Windows Key + Z | Show the Commands Available in Apps |
| Windows Key + Spacebar | Switch Between Available Languages |
| Windows Key + Tab | Cycle Through Open Apps |
| Windows Key + Ctrl + Tab | Cycle Through Open Apps in Reverse Order |
| Windows Key + Print Screen | Take a Snapshot of Current Screen |
| Windows Key + Pause Break | Show System Properties |
These are the most common Windows 8 Shortcuts that will help you to adapt the new user interface of Windows 8 / 8.1 and RT.
Liked it so much, Windows 8 is really amazing and especially its charms bar which gives me feel of tablet. Thanks for sharing Windows 8 shortcuts.
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Very useful information for Windows computer users. This keyboard shortcut information really improved the productivity.
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