Left-edge swipe

The left-edge swipe accesses your recently opened apps so that you can switch between them quickly.

●Swipe your finger gently from the left edge of the TouchPad to switch between recently opened apps.

Using the keyboard

The keyboard and mouse allow you to type items, scroll and to perform the same functions as using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions.

TIP: The Windows logo key

on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen

from an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen.

NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in this section.

Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys

Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you

with Windows 8 functions. Press the Windows logo key in combination with the key to perform the action.

For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

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