- 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 – Brings up the Metro start screen.You can start typing to search for an app, just like the Win7 start menu.
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- 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 desktopWindows 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 NarratorWindows key + Arrow Keys – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and enable Aero Snap
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