Windows Hot Key Function

You can use the following convenient hot keys in Windows 8.

FunctionHot Keys

Function Description

 

 

 

Displaying the

Windows Key

Switches to Start mode.

Start Screen

 

 

 

 

 

Displaying the

Windows Key + D

Switches to Desktop

Desktop

mode.

 

 

 

Running the

Windows Key + C

Activates the Charms.

Charms

 

 

 

 

 

Locking the

Windows Key + L

Locks the screen.

Screen

 

 

 

 

 

Opening the

 

Opens the Ease of Access

Ease of Access

Windows Key + U

Center

 

Center configuration.

 

 

 

 

 

Opening the

 

Opens the External

Second Screen

Windows Key + P

Settings

 

Monitor Settings menu.

 

 

 

 

 

Opening the

 

 

Advanced

Windows Key + X

Opens the Advanced

Management

Management Tool.

Tool

 

 

 

 

 

Exit App

Alt + F4

Exits the currently

running App.

 

 

 

 

 

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