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Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
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Win + 1...0 = launch the 1st...10th taskbar app
Win + B = select tray notification area
Win + C = charms overlay (non-touch style)
Win + D = show desktop (switch to Desktop, hide all apps)
Win + E = windows explorer
Win + F = search
Win + I = settings pane
Win + L = lock screen
Win + M = minimize
Win + O = orientation toggle
Win + P = project pane (display device toggle)
Win + Q = search within apps
Win + R = run box
Win + U = ease of access center
Win + W = search within system settings
Win + X = quick access menu
Win + Z = app bar
Win + PrtScn = take a screenshot
Win + Tab = currently running programs
Win + Vol- = take a screenshot
Win + Pause = system properties
Win + , = make all windows transparent while held
Win + . = toggle snap of window to left/right
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