New Shortcut Keys in Windows 8

With Windows 8, you can use the keyboard shortcuts you're already using, and you'll find new ones too.
Example: The easiest way to search the start screen is to simply typing. or Press Windows Key.

Here are some of the most useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows.

• Windows key – brings up the Metro start screen. You can start typing to search for an app, just like the Win7 start menu.


• Win + D – brings up the old Windows desktop.


• Win + C – brings up the Charms menu, where you can search, share, and change settings.


• Win + I – opens the Settings panel, where you can change settings for the current app, change volume, wireless networks, shut down, or adjust the brightness.


• Win + Z – opens the App Bar for the current Metro application.


• Win + H – opens the Metro Share panel.


• Win + Q – brings up the Metro App Search screen.


• Win + W – brings up the Metro Settings search screen.


• Win + F – brings up the Metro File search screen.


• Win + K – opens the Devices panel (for connecting to a projector or some other device)


• Win + , (comma) – Aero Peek at the desktop.


• Win + . (period) – Snaps the current Metro application to one side of the screen. (Right side)


• Win + Shift + . (period) – Snaps the current Metro application to the other side of the screen. (Left side)


• Win + J – switches focus between snapped Metro applications.


• Win + Page Up / Down – moves the current app to the other monitor.


• Win + Tab – opens the Metro application switcher menu, switches between applications.


• Ctrl+plus (+) or Ctrl+minus (-) – Zoom in or out of a large number of items, like apps pinned to the Start screen


• Ctrl+scroll wheel – Zoom in or out of a large number of items, like apps pinned to the Start screen