50 Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Know
Shortcut | Description |
---|---|
Alt + F4 | Quit Modern UI Apps |
Windows Key + E | Launch Windows Explorer Window |
Windows Key + L | Lock PC and go to lock screen |
Windows Key + T | Cycle through icons on taskbar (press Enter to launch app) |
- How do I see all keyboard shortcuts?
- What is the shortcut key for desktop in Windows 8?
- What does Ctrl F8 do?
- Which keys do you press to open the Windows 8 Quick Launch menu?
- What are the 20 shortcut keys?
- What is function of F1 to F12 keys?
- What is the function of CTRL A to Z?
- How do I maximize my screen in Windows 8?
- What are the shortcut keys in Windows 10?
- How do I minimize all windows at once?
How do I see all keyboard shortcuts?
To display the current keyboard shortcuts:
- Select Tools > Options from the menu bar. The Options dialog box is displayed.
- Display the current keyboard shortcuts by selecting one of these options from the navigation tree:
- Select Keyboard Shortcuts to display keyboard shortcuts for all available actions for all views.
What is the shortcut key for desktop in Windows 8?
Windows + D to go to Desktop mode from anywhere. It takes you to the desktop mode from any metro app.
What does Ctrl F8 do?
F8. Function key used to enter the Windows startup menu, commonly used to access Windows Safe Mode. Used by some computers to access the Windows recovery system, but may require a Windows installation CD.
Which keys do you press to open the Windows 8 Quick Launch menu?
50 Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Know
Shortcut | Description |
---|---|
Windows Key + L | Lock PC and go to lock screen |
Windows Key + T | Cycle through icons on taskbar (press Enter to launch app) |
Windows Key + X | Show Advanced Windows Settings Menu |
Windows Key + E | Launch Windows Explorer Window |
What are the 20 shortcut keys?
List of basic computer shortcut keys:
- Alt + F--File menu options in the current program.
- Alt + E--Edits options in the current program.
- F1--Universal help (for any sort of program).
- Ctrl + A--Selects all text.
- Ctrl + X--Cuts the selected item.
- Ctrl + Del--Cut selected item.
- Ctrl + C--Copy the selected item.
What is function of F1 to F12 keys?
The function keys or F keys are lined across the top of the keyboard and labeled F1 through F12. These keys act as shortcuts, performing certain functions, like saving files, printing data, or refreshing a page. For example, the F1 key is often used as the default help key in many programs.
What is the function of CTRL A to Z?
Ctrl + V → Paste content from clipboard. Ctrl + A → Select all content. Ctrl + Z → Undo an action. Ctrl + Y → Redo an action.
How do I maximize my screen in Windows 8?
Click the 'Plus' button to increase the magnification or press 'Windows' key + '+' (plus). To select 'Full Screen', click on 'Views' to open the menu (Fig 7). Select 'Full Screen' or press 'Ctrl' + 'Alt' + 'F'.
What are the shortcut keys in Windows 10?
Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts
- Copy: Ctrl + C.
- Cut: Ctrl + X.
- Paste: Ctrl + V.
- Maximize Window: F11 or Windows logo key + Up Arrow.
- Task View: Windows logo key + Tab.
- Switch between open apps: Windows logo key + D.
- Shutdown options: Windows logo key + X.
- Lock your PC: Windows logo key + L.
How do I minimize all windows at once?
Windows key + M: Minimize all open windows.