Users Guide

Using your Keyboard  47
Keyboard Shortcuts — Windows 8.1/Windows RT
This table provides some keyboard shortcuts specific to Windows8.1 and
WindowsRT. These keyboard shortcuts are in addition to the keyboard
shortcuts that are already available in earlier versions of the Windows.
Windows key and starttyping Search your computer.
<Ctrl><+> Zoom in to a large number of items on
the screen such as apps pinned on the
Start screen.
<Ctrl><‑> Zoom out of a large number of items on
the screen such as apps pinned on the
Start screen.
Windows key and <c> Open the charms sidebar.
Windows key and <f> Open the Search charm to search files
on your computer.
Windows key and <h> Open the Search charm.
Windows key and <i> Open the Settings charm.
Windows key and <j> Switch between the main app and
snapped app.
Windows key and <k> Open the Devices charm.
Windows key and <o> Lock the screen orientation (portrait or
landscape).
Windows key and <q> Open the Search charm to search apps
on your computer.
Windows key and <w> Open the Search charm to search
computer settings controls on your
computer.
Windows key and <z> Displays the options available in the app.
Windows key and spacebar Switch input language and keyboard
layout.
Windows key, <Ctrl>,
andspacebar
Switch to a previously selected input
language and keyboard layout.
Windows key and <Tab> Cycle through open apps (except
desktop apps).