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March 3, 2015
Shortcut Key For Windows 8 which is easy to access and use. Windows 8 has many shortcut key which helps us to use computer in easy way. Windows 8 is advance of windows 7 and some new features Windows 8 adds lots of great shortcuts for switching between applications,to the screen, or even move them to another monitor with a shortcut key.Here is some Shortcut Key For Windows 8.
Shortcut Key for Windows 8 Using WIN Key
| Win | Toggle between Desktop and Start Screen (or open Apps) |
| Win+E | Run Explorer on Desktop |
| Win+X | Open Power User Commands on Desktop |
| Win+X then press U and again U | Shortcut for Shutdown. |
| Win+R | Execute Run on Desktop |
| Win+L | Lock Computer |
| Win+F1 | Open Windows Help |
| Win+F | Search Files |
| Win+I | Open Settings including Desktop, Control Panel, Personalization, PC Info, Help |
| Win+C | Open Windows Charme. Use arrow keys and enter to select item. |
| Win+Q | Search Charme or last search option |
| Win+H | Share Charme |
| Win+K | Device Charme |
| Win+S | Search Settings |
| Win+Z | Show Options / App Bar in current Metro Apps if available. |
| Win+X then P | Control Panel |
| Win+X then T | Task Manager |
| Win+X then E or Win+E | File Explorer |
| Win+X then R or Win+R | Open Run |
| Win+X then D or Win+D | Show Desktop |
| Win+X then F | Programs and Features |
| Win+X then C | Command Prompt |
| Win+X then G | Computer Management |
| Win+X then Y | System Information |
| Win+X then S | For Search |
| Win+X then K | Disk Management |
| Win+X then V | Event Viewer |
| Win+X then B | Mobility Center |
| Win+X then M | Device Manager |
| Win+X then O | Power Options |
| Win+T | Go to the items in Task bar and continue with arrow keys |
| Win+B | Go to items in System Tray |
| Win+Arrow Up | Maximize Window across screen |
| Win+Arrow Down | Minimize Window (if Restored) or set Window to Restored (if Maximized) |
| Win+Shift+Arrow Up | Maximize Window vertically |
| Win+Arrow Right /Arrow Left | Move Window to left/center/right. Works across multiple monitors |
| Win+Shift+Arrow Right/ Arrow Left | Move window to left monitor / to right monitor when using multiple monitors |
| Win+T | Go to first item in Task bar and continue with arrow keys |
| Win+P | Projector screen or second screen settings. |
| Win+U | Open Ease of Access Center |
Shortcut Key for Windows 8 Using Other Key
| Ctrl+Tab | Switch Between Start Window and All Apps Window |
| Escape | Close Start Screen and go to Desktop |
| Alt+F4 | Shutdown Windows Option |
| Ctrl+Win+Tab then Arrow keys | Same as Ctrl+Alt+Tab, but only includes Apps, not Desktop Windows |
| Alt+Space | Opens the title bar menu |
| F11 | Turn full page view on or off |
| Alt+Q | Close Window |
| Alt+Arrow Up | Go up one folder |
| Alt+Arrow Left / Alt+Arrow Right | Go to previous folder / go to next folder |
| Alt+D or F4 | Jump to the Address bar and select absolute address |
| Ctrl+C | For Copy |
| Ctrl+V | For Past |
| Ctrl+X | For Cut |
| Ctrl+N | Open new instance of Windows Explorer |
| Alt+P | Display or hide Preview Pane |
| Alt+V then D | Check View menu for more options |
| Alt+V then X | View extra-large icons. |
| Ctrl+A | Select all |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo an action |
| Shift+Delete | Permanently delete without placing it into the Recycle Bin |
| Ctrl+Shift+N | Create new folder |
| Alt+Enter | Open Properties dialog box |
SEE ALSO – SHORTCUT KEYS FOR WINDOWS 7
Last Updated On: October 4th, 2018