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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys, Help and Support

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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key in combination with the appropriate key to perform the action. Shortcut Key key + c Description Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. NOTE: Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen. Reveals the charms. + d Opens the Windows desktop. + tab alt + f4 Switches between open apps. NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you want is revealed. Closes an active app. For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 38 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard

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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key
in
combination with the appropriate key to perform the action.
Shortcut
key
Key
Description
Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows
desktop.
NOTE:
Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen.
+
c
Reveals the charms.
+
d
Opens the Windows desktop.
+
tab
Switches between open apps.
NOTE:
Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want is revealed.
alt
+
f4
Closes an active app.
For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to
Help and Support
. From the Start
screen, type
h
, and then select
Help and Support
.
38
Chapter 5
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard