Win8 Hotkeys

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Here is a partial list of a few windows 8 Hotkeys to get you started , please list any others for everyones benefit .Thanks .

WIN + Z

To flip open application options. You can use this hotkey to also bring forward the tabs in Windows

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Win + Spacebar

Changes the language of the keyboard layout. This can be useful for toggling between different language layouts (e.g. French, Dutch, English, etc).

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Win+X

Opens "System Utility Settings" Menu at the bottom left corner

Win + Y

Shows desktop view. Using this hotkey you can temporarily hide maximized windows to see the underlying desktop.

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WIN + Q

Opens Search Apps menu so that you can search for application.

WIN + W

Opens search for Settings menu so that you can search for Windows Settings.

WIN + F

Opens search for Files menu so that you can search for Files.

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Win + H

Provides access to "Share Settings Pane", which lists sharing options relative to the currently running app

WIN + O

Disables screen rotation. Can be used for turning off the Gyro reaction to the tablets.

WIN + C

Opens the Windows 8 "Start Menu" (Charms Bar)

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WIN + I

To quickly open Windows 8 "Start Menu Settings".

Win + K

Opens "Device Settings Pane", which lists your currently connected devices

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WIN + V

Allows switching between notifications.

WIN + Shift + V

Allows switching between notifications in reverse order.

WIN + Enter

Runs the utilities Narrator, which reads the titles and contents of active windows.

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WIN + Page Up

Moves the Metro tiles to left side.

WIN + Page Down

Moves the Metro tiles to right side.

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WIN + Shift +

Opens magnifier for maximizing screen.

Win + Shift +Minus

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Opens magnifier for minimizing the screen.

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Win + B

Go Back to Desktop

WIN + D

Activates the Desktop

Win + J

Switches focus between snapped Metro applications

Win + M

Minimize All Applications

WIN + R

Opens "Run"

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Likewise, WIN+L locks the computer screen and so on.

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Win + Print Screen

Take Screenshot (Saves as PNG in Your Windows 8 Pictures Library)

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Win + Pause

Opens System Properties Window

Win + E

Opens Windows Explorer

Win + U

Opens Ease of Access Center

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Win + T

Preview Opened Windows in the Taskbar. This hotkey brings up a thumbnail Window from the taskbar

Win+P

Opens dual monitor settings and secondary projector.

Win + Tab

Opens the Switch List . This is the list of open Metro Apps

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Win + .

Snap Application to Left Side

Win + ,

(Aero Peek) Peek at Desktop

Win + Shift +

Snap an Application to the Right Side. This enables Toggling between the Right/Left side and Full Screen.

Ctrl + Mouse Scroll

Toggle Zoom in the start screen.

Ctrl + Mouse Scroll

Change your Desktop Icon Size

Ctrl + Shift+ N

Create a "New Folder" in the current directory

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ALT+F4

Close window

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Thanks to Farshad at :

http://www.wmlcloud.com/windows/complete-list-of-windows-8-keyboard-shortcuts-hotkeys/

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