Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts

Try to memorize these top Windows 8 shortcut keys. 

• Press the Windows key to open the Start screen or switch to the Desktop (if open). 

• Press the Windows key + D opens the Windows Desktop. 

• Press the Windows key + . to pin and unpin Windows apps on the side of the screen. 

• Press the Windows key + X to open the power user menu, which gives you access to many of the features most power users would want (e.g. Device Manager and Command Prompt). 

•  Press the Windows key + C to open the Charms. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings, which is the same Settings found in Charms. 

• Press and hold the Windows key + Tab to show open apps. 

• Press the Windows key + Print screen to create a screen shot, which is automatically saved into your My Pictures folder.