Users Guide

Using your keyboard  41
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 and + Zoom in to a large number of items on
the screen such as apps pinned on the
Start screen.
Ctrl and ‑ 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 Cycles through open apps while
displaying them in a vertical sidebar at
the left side of the screen.