Most important and useful shortcuts for windows 8

Windows key + c = show the charms bar

Windows key + H = open the share panel

Windows key + I = open the settings panel

Windows key + K = Open the device panel

Windows key + W = open the search tool for settings

Windows key = Toggle to start screen

Windows key + Q = open the search tool for apps

Windows key + C = Show apps charms

Windows key + Tab = toggle between running apps

Windows key + shift + . = snap app to the left

Windows key + . = snap app to the right

Windows key + L = system shutdown options

Windows key + P = Projector and screen mirroring

, Windows key + U = open the accessibility centre

Windows key + X = show the quick short cuts and tools

Windows key + V = cycle through notifications

Windows key + space = change language or keyboard

Windows key + O = lock the screen orientation

Windows key + F= open the search tools for files

Windows key + D = show the desktop

Windows key + M = minimize all windows

Windows key + Home = minimize all background window's

Windows key + R = open the run dialogue box


Windows key + E = open windows explorer

Windows key + enter = open narrator

Windows key +, = peek at the desktop