Users Guide
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Keyboard shortcuts — Windows 8.1/Windows RT
This table provides some keyboard shortcuts specific to Windows8.1 and
WindowsRT. These keyboard shortcuts are in addition to the keyboard
shortcuts that are already available in earlier versions of the Windows.
Windows key and starttyping 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,
andspacebar
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.