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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key in
combination with a designated key in the table to perform the action.
Shortcut
key
Key Description
Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows
desktop.
NOTE: Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen.
+ c Reveals the charms.
+ d Opens the Windows desktop.
+ q Opens the All Apps screen.
+ tab Switches between open apps.
NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want is revealed.
alt + f4 Closes an active app.
For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to Help and Support. From the Start
screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
Using the hot keys
A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key.
To use a hot key:
▲
Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the esc key.
Function Hot key Description
Reveals system information. fn+esc Reveals information about system hardware components and the
system BIOS version number.
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