Twenty Important shortcuts for Windows 8

Hello friends, today in this post we can find twenty important shortcuts for Windows 8 which we use frequently in a day. Below is the list of all important shortcuts take a look and save your time by using them.

1 Win  key – Brings up the Metro start screen for all applications. we can search for an application by typing name of app, like Win7 start menu items.

2 Win key + C – Brings up the Charms bar menu, we can share, search, and change settings.

3 Win key + E – opens Windows Explorer with all drives present in computer.

4 Win key + F – Brings up the Metro search screen.

5 Win key + H – Opens the Metro Sharing panel.

6 Win key + B – Opens the (classic) Windows desktop, select tray notification area.

7 Win key + K – Opens the Devices panel (connecting to projector or other devices and print option)

8 Win key + L – Lock the Computer and return to Lock screen.

9 Win key + P – Brings up project screen, Choose between available displays like duplicate extend and second screen.

10 Win key + M – Minimize all opened Windows on the desktop

11 Win key + D – Brings up the old Windows desktop and minimize all opened Windows.

12 Win key + O – Locks device orientation.

13 Win key + X — Shows advanced start menu options.

14 Win key + Q – Brings up the Metro App Search screen.

15 Win key + U – Switch to the win7 desktop and launch the Ease of Access Center.

16 Win key + Tab – Shows the Metro application switcher menu, switches between applications.

17 Win key + , (comma) – Aero Peek at the desktop.

18 Win key + R – Switch to the win7 desktop and opens the Run box.

19 Win key + I – Opens Settings panel, where we can change settings for the app, change volume, wireless networks, shut down or restart, or adjust the brightness.

20 Win key + Enter – Launches Narrator.

This is the twenty important shortcut for Windows 8 frequently use in a day.