Useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8


Keyboard shortcuts not only makes your life easier, it makes you an instant expert in other peoples eyes. Therefore, knowing your way around the keyboard is never a waste of time. I have put together some extremely useful keyboard shortcuts that you can use on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (don't forget Windows 10 Technical Preview).

Ctrl + C = Copy
Ctrl + X = Cut
Ctrl + V = Paste
Ctrl + Z = Undo
Ctrl + A = Select all
Win = Start screen
Win + R = Run
Win + D = Desktop
Win + X = Advanced context meny
Win + L = Lock the session
Win + F = Search
Win + I = Settings charm
Win + U = Ease of Access
Win + C = Display Charm
Win + E = Windows Explorer
Win + Arrow keys = Snap
Win + O = Auto rotation on/off
Win + M = Minimize selected Window
Win + K = Display connect charm
Win + H = Share charm
Alt + Tab = Cycle through open apps
Alt + F4 = Closes the selected app/ Shut down
Ctrl + Shift + Esc = Task Manager
Ctrl + Alt + Del = Task Window

Note that some of these keyboard shortcuts can be used in other versions of Windows as well


...

Post a Comment