Shortcut keys for Windows 8

Introduction

 

List of shortcut keys for working with the user interface in Windows 8.

• Windows key + L: Locks the computer
• Windows key + E: Launches Windows Explorer with Computer view displayed
• Windows key + C: Brings up Charms
• Windows key + I: Launches the Settings charm
• Windows key + W: Opens the Search charm
• Windows key + K: Opens the Devices charm
• Windows key + H: Opens the Share charm
• Windows key + Q: Displays the Apps menu
• Windows key + B: Switches to the classic Windows desktop
• Windows key + M: Minimize all Windows on the desktop
• Windows key + Z: Opens the App Bar for the current Metro application
• Windows key + Tab: Opens the Metro application switcher menu, switches between applications