![]() Note 2: The Function keys in Windows 8 don’t have any new features the only function key I use is F1 for help. Note 1: Typing any letter without the Windows key will trigger a search of the Apps and programs. WinKey +/ Initiate input method editor (IME) reconversion. Move the gutter to the left (snap an application). Move the gutter to the right (snap an application). WinKey + PgDown Move the Start Screen or a Metro-style application to the monitor on the right. WinKey + PgUp Move the Start Screen or a Metro-style application to the monitor on the left. (1 is the first app on the left of the takbar). WinKey + 1-9 Go to the app on the takbar. (Shift +V Cycles through toasts in reverse order.) WinKey +, Temporarily peek at the desktop. WinKey +Spacebar Switch input language and keyboard layout. WinKey +Z Display the App Bar in a Metro-style app.īackspace (Plain backspace returns to the previous screen if Esc or WinKey don’t work) Extra, New Hotkeys Introduced in the Windows 8 Consumer Preview WinKey +X Switch to the classic Windows desktop and display the Windows Mobility Center application. WinKey +U Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and launch the Ease of Access Center. WinKey +W Opens the Settings search panel. WinKey +T Toggles a hidden Taskbar (Also tabs to icons in the taskbar). WinKey +S No longer works in the Consumer Preview version (Search Apps dialog box) If you are interested in troubleshooting, and creating network maps, then I recommend that you try NPM now.ĭownload a free trial of Solarwinds’ Network Performance Monitor Its also has the ability to monitor the health of individual VMware virtual machines. What I like best is the way NPM suggests solutions to network problems. This utility will also guide you through troubleshooting the dashboard will indicate whether the root cause is a broken link, faulty equipment or resource overload. SolarWinds’ Orion performance monitor will help you discover what’s happening on your network. Guy Recommends: A Free Trial of the Network Performance Monitor (NPM) v11.5 WinKey +W Brings up the Modern UI Settings search screen. WinKey +R Switch to the classic Windows desktop, and then display the Run box. WinKey +Q Search (within) Apps using the new Windows Search pane. WinKey +P Display the new Project (for "projection") pane for choosing between available displays. WinKey +O Toggle orientation switching on slate and tablet PCs. WinKey +M Minimizes the selected Explorer window. WinKey +L Locks the PC and return to logon screen. WinKey +J Swap foreground between the snapped and filled apps. ![]() ![]() WinKey +I Display Settings pane for the Start screen (also provides access to Networks, Volume, Screen Brightness, Notifications, Power shutdown, and Language). WinKey +F Brings up Search Files using the new Windows Search pane. ![]() WinKey +E Launches Windows Explorer with Computer view displayed. WinKey +D Switches to the Windows desktop and hides/shows any other applications. WinKey +C One of my most used keyboard combinations, displays the Charms with the Search, Share, Start Devices and Settings icons. WinKey +B Switches to the Windows desktop and selects the tray notification area. However, just start typing and ‘Apps’ appears. WinKey +A Problem, In the consumer version it no longer calls for the Windows 8 Search, with Apps in focus. These quick keys switches to the classic Windows desktop and launches the corresponding shortcut in the Windows taskbar. If you cannot find a WinKey, then Ctrl +Esc is a good substitute. WinKey – Toggles between the Start screen and the Windows Desktop, or the foremost running Metro-style app. Although I have written the second key in capitals, there is no need to press the shift key to get the desired action with the second complimentary key, for example WinKey +C is all that is needed. Here are the most useful shortcut keys for Windows 8.įor those times when you need a keyboard shortcut combination then begin with the Windows key itself.
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