Keyboard combinations for Windows 8.1. Various functions and services. Where is the virtual keyboard located?

The recently opened operating room Windows system 8 has already managed to attract the attention of many users who installed it on their computer, wanting to know what new things were added to it. However, the system interface caused a very mixed reaction among users, since the usual layout of settings and menus was changed. This is largely due to the fact that creators of windows 8 tried to combine in it everything necessary for work, both on personal computers and on devices with touch screens. This is especially indicated by the shortcuts and system menu icons, which have become much larger so that when working with touch display It was easy to hit them with your finger.

So as not to waste a large number of time to find the location in the menu of the new system necessary utilities and sections, most in a simple way will use hotkeys that allow you to open settings windows with one click. In Windows 8, hotkeys have become much more diverse and include those migrated from older versions Windows already familiar combinations and new ones associated with the features of its interface. Many hotkeys already familiar to users have been replaced by others.

Windows 8 hotkeys with standard Win button

The Win button is located on the left side of the keyboard between the Ctrl and Alt keys and is indicated by Windows logo. In order to use the keyboard shortcut you need in your work, simply hold it down and click on another button. Win + R. Opens the Run command window, known to Windows users since its earlier versions.

Win + Q. Opens the search bar for installed programs.

Win + Z. Call context menu. Another way to open this window is by right-clicking.

Win + Space. Change the keyboard layout. Combination Alt keys+Shift also works.

Win + Y. Show desktop;
Win+W. Search by system parameters;
Win + F. Opens a file search window.

Win + I. New menu. Another way to open Start. Settings.
Win + P. Access multi-display options.
Win + O. Disable automatic screen rotation when changing the device position. This function is only necessary when working on tablets.
Win + C. Open the Charm Bar that replaced the Start menu.
Win + D. Keyboard shortcut minimizes everything open windows and shows the Desktop. When pressed again, the windows return to their original position.
Win + M. Minimize all windows.
Win + V. Switch between notifications.
Win + H. Open the Sharing panel.
Win + J. Close the Sharing panel.
Win + X. Calls an analogue of the Start menu, which has fast access to the majority necessary settings systems.

Win + K. Devices panel.
Win + L. Lock the computer. The keyboard shortcut came to Windows 8 from previous versions systems. It allows you to quickly lock the system, leaving only a window with a list of profiles available in the system and a field for entering a password.
Win + U. Ease of Access Center.
Win + Tab. Switch between Metro applications.
Win + T. Switch between taskbar shortcuts.
Win + Shift + V. Switch notifications to reverse order.
Win + Enter. Launch the Narrator application. The program allows you to read aloud the titles and contents of opened windows.
Win+PageUp. Moves all tiles to the left.
Win+PgDown. Moves all tiles to the right.
Win + Shift + C. Quick access panel to functions of the simplified Start menu.

Keyboard shortcut with Alt key

Windows 8 hotkeys include new group combinations that use the Alt button. In order to find out the main hot keys, just hold down the Alt button, after which a ribbon will appear in front of you with hints for each key.

Alt + A. Opens Accessibility Features.
Alt + CO Copy selected elements.
Alt+CF. After pressing the key combinations, a list of directories will appear in front of you where you can copy the file.
Alt + D. Delete selection.
Alt + E. Open the editor of the selected file.
Alt + H. Version history of the selected file.
Alt + M. After pressing the keyboard shortcuts, you will see a list of directories where you can move the file.
Alt + N. Create a new folder.
Alt+PS. Create a shortcut.
Alt + PE. A list of applications that can open the file with it appears.
Alt+SA. Select all.
Alt+SN. Deselect.
Alt + SI. Invert selection.
Alt+R Bulk renaming files.
Alt + T. Copy the file to the clipboard and delete it.
Alt + V. Paste a file from the clipboard.
Alt + W. Create a new document.
Alt + D. Does active panel addresses.
Alt + P. View panel.
Alt+Tab. Switch between open windows.
Alt + Shift + Tab. Switch back between open windows.
Alt + F. The keyboard shortcut replaced the Alt + F4 already familiar to users. Closes the active window, and when used on the Desktop, opens the shutdown computer dialog.
Alt + Space. Context menu.
Alt+Esc. Switch between running applications.
Alt + Enter. Open the Properties window for the selected element.
PrtScn. Take a screenshot of the entire screen and place it on the clipboard.
Alt+PrtScn. Screenshot active window and placing it on the clipboard.
Alt + Up. Up one level in Explorer.
Alt + Left/Right. Go to previous/next folder.
Shift + Tab. Switch back between elements in a window or dialog.
Shift + click. Select a sequential group of elements.
Shift + click on the shortcut in the taskbar. Launch new copy programs.
Shift + right-click on the button in the Taskbar. Calling the element's context menu.
Ctrl + A. Select all elements.
Ctrl + C. Copy selected items to the clipboard.
Ctrl + X. Copies selected items to the clipboard and removes them from the original directory.
Ctrl + V. Pastes selected elements.
Ctrl + D. Deletes selected items.
Ctrl + Z. Undo action.
Ctrl + Y. Repeat the action.
Ctrl + N. Opens a new window.
Ctrl + W. Closes the active window.
Ctrl + Shift + N. Create a new directory.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Task Manager. Habitual for Windows users XP, the Ctrl + Alt + Delete key combination brings up the computer's lock screen in Windows 8.
Ctrl + Alt + Tab. Open the panel for switching between windows.
Ctrl + click. Holding Ctrl key, you can select multiple elements by clicking on them one by one.
Ctrl+Tab. Switch forward between program tabs.
Ctrl + Shift + Tab. Switch back between tabs.
Ctrl + Shift + click on the program shortcut. Run the program as Administrator.

Function keys in Windows 8

A significant number of options have been carried over to Windows 8 function keys, already familiar and familiar to the user.

F1. Reference. Using this key to call help for a program has already become a standard in application development, so it can be used in almost all Windows utilities.
F2. Rename a file.
F3. Search.
F4. Drop-down list in the Explorer address bar.
F5. Refresh the screen in Explorer or browser.
F6. Switch between elements of a window or dialog.
F7. History of commands on the command line.
F10. Hidden menu bar.
F11. Full screen mode.
Tab. Switch to next element window or dialog.
Home. Move up in an open window.
End. Move down in an open window.
Backspace. Go to previous folder in Explorer.

The release of Windows 8 is just around the corner and some of our readers are already actively trying new system In action. Despite some, many people liked it. Today we will talk about hotkeys that will help you use the “new custom Windows interface» even more productive.

Win: Switch between the Metro start screen and the last running application.
Win+C: Call up the right pop-up panel (charms bar).
Win+I: Opens the settings panel.
Win+H: Call up the Share panel.
Win+K: Calls up the Devices panel.
Win+Q: Access to search by application.
Win+F: Access to file search.
Win+W: Access to search settings.
Win+P: Setting up a second monitor.
Win+Z: Toolbar appears in Metro apps.
Win + X: Call up menu system utilities Windows.
Win+O: Fix the screen orientation.
Win + .: Place the application on the right edge of the screen.
Win + Shift + .: Place the application on the left edge of the screen.
Win+V: Show all active notifications.
Win + Shift + V: Show all active notifications in reverse order.
Win+PrtScn: Take a screenshot of the screen and automatically save it in the Pictures folder.
Win+Enter: Launch Narrator.
Win+E: Open Computer.
Win+R: Open the Run dialog.
Win+U: Open the Accessibility Center.
Win + Ctrl + F: Open the Find Computers dialog.
Win+Pause/Break: Open the System page.
Win + 1..10: Launch the program pinned to the appropriate location on the Taskbar.
Win + Shift + 1..10: Launch a new copy of the program pinned to the appropriate location in the Taskbar.
Win + Ctrl + 1..10: Calls up the last active program window pinned to the appropriate location on the Taskbar.
Win + Alt + 1..10: Calls up the transition menu of the program pinned to the appropriate place in the Taskbar.
Win+B: Select the first icon in the system tray. Move to the next ones using the arrow. Click on Enter to open it.
Win + Ctrl + B: Calls a program that displays a notification in the system tray.
Win+T: Switch between Taskbar items.
Win+M: Minimize all windows.
Win + Shift + M: Restore all minimized windows.
Win+D: Show/Hide Desktop.
Win+L: Lock your computer.
Win + Up Arrow: Maximize the current window.
Win + Down Arrow: Minimize/Restore the current window.
Win + Home: Collapse everything except the current window.
Win + Left Arrow: Snap the window to the left edge of the screen.
Win + Right Arrow: Snap the window to the right edge of the screen.
Win + Shift + Up Arrow: Expand window from top to lower limit screen.
Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow: Send the window to another monitor.
Win+F1: Launch Windows Help.

PageUp: Fast forwards the Metro start screen.
PageDown: Rewinds the Metro start screen.
Ctrl+Esc: Switch from Metro to the last active application.
Ctrl + mouse scroll: activate “top view” on start screen Metro.

Alt: Show hidden menu applications.
Alt+D: Select address bar.
Alt+P: Show view panel in Windows Explorer.
Alt+Tab: Switch forward between open windows.
Alt + Shift + Tab: Switch back between open windows.
Alt+F4: Close the current window. Open the shutdown dialog from the Desktop.
Alt+Esc: Switch between running programs in the order they were launched.
Alt+Enter: Opens the Properties window for the selected item.
Alt+PrtScn: Take a screenshot of the active window and place it on the clipboard.
Alt + Up Arrow: Up one level in Windows Explorer.
Alt + Left Arrow: Go to the previous directory.
Alt + Right Arrow: Move to the next directory.
Shift + Delete: Instantly delete an item bypassing the Trash.
Shift + F6: Switch back between controls in a window or dialog.
Shift + F10: Calls up the context menu of the selected item.
Shift+Tab: Switch back between items in a window or dialog.
Shift + Click: Select a sequential group of elements
Shift + Click on a button in the taskbar: Launch a new copy of the program.
Shift + Right-click by button in the taskbar : Calls up the element's context menu.
Ctrl+A: Select all items.
Ctrl+C: Copy selected items
Ctrl+X: Cut selected items.
Ctrl+V: Paste the selected items.
Ctrl+D: Delete selected items.
Ctrl+Z: Cancel the action.
Ctrl+Y: Repeat the action.
Ctrl + N: Open a new window in Windows Explorer.
Ctrl+W: Close the current window in Windows Explorer.
Ctrl+E: Select the search bar in Windows Explorer.
Ctrl + Shift + N: Create new folder.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.
Ctrl + Alt + Tab: Open the window switching panel.
Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Access to Windows screen Security.
Ctrl + Click: Select multiple individual items.
Ctrl + Click and drag element: Copy the item to the same folder.
Ctrl + Shift + Click and drag element: Create a shortcut to an item in the same folder.
Ctrl+Tab: Switch forward between tabs.
Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Switch back between tabs.
Ctrl + Shift + Click on a Taskbar button: Run a new copy of the program as Administrator.

F1: Show Help.
F2: Rename the file.
F3: Open search.
F4: Show dropdown list in line Windows addresses Explorer.
F5: Refresh screen.
F6: Switch between elements of a window or dialog.
F7: Show command history on the command line.
F10: Show hidden string menu.
F11: Switch to full screen mode.
Tab: Switch forward between items in a window or dialog.
PrtScn: Take a screenshot of the entire screen and place it on the clipboard.
Home: Move up in an open window.
End: Scroll down in an open window.
Delete: Delete the selected item.
Backspace: Go to the previous directory in Windows Explorer. Move up one directory in the Open or Save dialogs.
Esc: Close the dialog.

Num Lock Enabled + Plus (+): Show the contents of the selected folder.
Num Lock Enabled + Minus (-): Close the selected folder.
Num Lock Enabled + Asterisk (*): Expand all subdirectories for the selected folder.

Try it. Teach. Apply it.

The release of Windows 8 is just around the corner and some of our readers are already actively trying out the new system in action. Despite some, many people liked it. Today we will talk about hotkeys that will help you use the “new user interface Windows" is even more productive.

Win: Switch between the Metro start screen and the last running application.
Win+C: Call up the right pop-up panel (charms bar).
Win+I: Opens the settings panel.
Win+H: Call up the Share panel.
Win+K: Calls up the Devices panel.
Win+Q: Access to search by application.
Win+F: Access to file search.
Win+W: Access to search settings.
Win+P: Setting up a second monitor.
Win+Z: Toolbar appears in Metro apps.
Win + X: Calls up the Windows system utilities menu.
Win+O: Fix the screen orientation.
Win + .: Place the application on the right edge of the screen.
Win + Shift + .: Place the application on the left edge of the screen.
Win+V: Show all active notifications.
Win + Shift + V: Show all active notifications in reverse order.
Win+PrtScn: Take a screenshot of the screen and automatically save it in the Pictures folder.
Win+Enter: Launch Narrator.
Win+E: Open Computer.
Win+R: Open the Run dialog.
Win+U: Open the Accessibility Center.
Win + Ctrl + F: Open the Find Computers dialog.
Win+Pause/Break: Open the System page.
Win + 1..10: Launch the program pinned to the appropriate location on the Taskbar.
Win + Shift + 1..10: Launch a new copy of the program pinned to the appropriate location in the Taskbar.
Win + Ctrl + 1..10: Calls up the last active program window pinned to the appropriate location on the Taskbar.
Win + Alt + 1..10: Calls up the transition menu of the program pinned to the appropriate place in the Taskbar.
Win+B: Select the first icon in the system tray. Move to the next ones using the arrow. Click on Enter to open it.
Win + Ctrl + B: Calls a program that displays a notification in the system tray.
Win+T: Switch between Taskbar items.
Win+M: Minimize all windows.
Win + Shift + M: Restore all minimized windows.
Win+D: Show/Hide Desktop.
Win+L: Lock your computer.
Win + Up Arrow: Maximize the current window.
Win + Down Arrow: Minimize/Restore the current window.
Win + Home: Collapse everything except the current window.
Win + Left Arrow: Snap the window to the left edge of the screen.
Win + Right Arrow: Snap the window to the right edge of the screen.
Win + Shift + Up Arrow: Expand the window from the top to the bottom of the screen.
Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow: Send the window to another monitor.
Win+F1: Launch Windows Help.

Alt: Show hidden application menu.
Alt+D: Select address bar.
Alt+P: Show the preview pane in Windows Explorer.
Alt+Tab: Switch forward between open windows.
Alt + Shift + Tab: Switch back between open windows.
Alt+F4: Close the current window. Open the shutdown dialog from the Desktop.
Alt+Esc: Switch between running programs in the order they are launched.
Alt+Enter: Opens the Properties window for the selected item.
Alt+PrtScn: Take a screenshot of the active window and place it on the clipboard.
Alt + Up Arrow: Up one level in Windows Explorer.
Alt + Left Arrow: Go to the previous directory.
Alt + Right Arrow: Move to the next directory.
Shift + Delete: Instantly delete an item bypassing the Trash.
Shift + F6: Switch back between controls in a window or dialog.
Shift + F10: Calls up the context menu of the selected item.
Shift+Tab: Switch back between items in a window or dialog.
Shift + Click: Select a sequential group of elements
Shift + Click on a button in the taskbar: Launch a new copy of the program.
Shift + Right-click by button in the taskbar : Calls up the element's context menu.
Ctrl+A: Select all items.
Ctrl+C: Copy selected items
Ctrl+X: Cut selected items.
Ctrl+V: Paste the selected items.
Ctrl+D: Delete selected items.
Ctrl+Z: Cancel the action.
Ctrl+Y: Repeat the action.
Ctrl + N: Open a new window in Windows Explorer.
Ctrl+W: Close the current window in Windows Explorer.
Ctrl+E: Select the search bar in Windows Explorer.
Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.
Ctrl + Alt + Tab: Open the window switching panel.
Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Access the Windows Security screen.
Ctrl + Click: Select multiple individual items.
Ctrl + Click and drag element: Copy the item to the same folder.
Ctrl + Shift + Click and drag element: Create a shortcut to an item in the same folder.
Ctrl+Tab: Switch forward between tabs.
Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Switch back between tabs.
Ctrl + Shift + Click on a Taskbar button: Run a new copy of the program as Administrator.

F1: Show Help.
F2: Rename the file.
F3: Open search.
F4: Show a drop-down list in the address bar of Windows Explorer.
F5: Refresh screen.
F6: Switch between elements of a window or dialog.
F7: Show command history on the command line.
F10: Show hidden menu bar.
F11: Switch to full screen mode.
Tab: Switch forward between items in a window or dialog.
PrtScn: Take a screenshot of the entire screen and place it on the clipboard.
Home: Move up in an open window.
End: Scroll down in an open window.
Delete: Delete the selected item.
Backspace: Go to the previous directory in Windows Explorer. Move up one directory in the Open or Save dialogs.
Esc: Close the dialog.

Try it. Teach. Apply it.

I’ve been using Windows 8 for a little over a month, although the system offers to upgrade to version 8.1, but I don’t know how long this needs to be done. The main disadvantage for me is Skype work- it often slows down and not all messages arrive on time, there are also some problems with notifications, for example, when I’m on the Internet, I don’t see message updates. In general, everything works not bad, especially, I like the fact that it runs almost all games.

This is what the start menu looks like on my laptop

Hotkeys for Windows 8

Win+R - launches the Run command window
Win+Q - open search bar by installed programs.
Win+Z - open panel additional options active Metro program.
Win+Space - switch language/keyboard layout.
Win+Y - temporarily show the desktop.
Win+W - search by system parameters.
Win+F - search for files.
Win + I - open a new menu "Start" - "Settings".
Win+E - opens Windows Explorer in case you need to find a file.
Win+P - Shows multi-display options.
Win+O - disable screen rotation (disable reaction to the gyroscope on tablets)
Win+C - Shows the Charm Bar (new Start menu).
Win+V - switch between notifications.
Win+H - open the Share panel.
Win+J - close the Share panel.
Win+X - Instead of the Windows Mobility Center, a menu similar to the taskbar context menu now opens. Contains a lot useful points!
Win+K - opens the Devices panel.
Win+L - lock
Win+U - accessibility center
Win+Tab - switches only between Metro applications.
Win+Shift+V - switch between notifications in reverse order.
Win+Enter - launches the Narrator utility, which reads aloud the titles and contents of all opened windows.
Win+PageUp - moves tiles to the left.
Win+PgDown - moves tiles to the right.
Win+Shift+. - move the [screen] divider to the left.
Win+. - move the [screen] divider to the right.
Win+Shift+C - open the quick access panel to the functions of the simplified Start menu.

From File Explorer, press ALT and see tooltips for each button:

A - to open " special abilities»
CO - to copy selected elements.
CP - copy the path to the file/folder.
CF - copy to folder (uses drop-down list)
D - delete selected.
E - edit selected files.
H - show file version history. I believe the mechanism will be used shadow copying.
M - move files (uses a drop-down list).
N - create a new folder.
PS - insert shortcut
PR - open properties.
PE - open with..., the drop-down list is again used to select the application.
SA - select all.
SN - deselect.
SI - invert selection
R - rename the selected file(s).
T - cut
V - insert
W - create new document, select a template using the drop-down list.

Hotkeys for Windows 8.1

Win: Switch between the Metro start screen and the last running application.
Win + C: Call up the right pop-up panel (charms bar).
Win + I: Open the settings panel.
Win + H: Open the Share panel.
Win + K: Open the Devices panel.
Win + Q: Access to search by application.
Win + F: Access to file search.
Win + W: Access to search settings.
Win + P: Set up a second monitor.
Win + Z: Appears the toolbar in Metro applications.
Win + X: Opens the Windows system utilities menu.
Win + O: Lock screen orientation.
Win + . : Place the application on the right edge of the screen.
Win + Shift + . : Place the application on the left edge of the screen.
Win + V: Show all active notifications.
Win + Shift + V: Show all active notifications in reverse order.
Win + PrtScn: Take a screenshot of the screen and automatically save it in the Pictures folder.
Win + Enter: Launch Narrator.
Win + E: Open Computer.
Win + R: Open the Run dialog.
Win + U: Open Ease of Access Center.
Win + Ctrl + F: Open the Find Computers dialog.
Win + Pause/Break: Open the System page.
Win + 1..10: Launch the program pinned to the taskbar in the appropriate place.
Win + Shift + 1..10: Launch a new copy of the program pinned to the appropriate place in the Taskbar.
Win + Ctrl + 1..10: Calling up the last active program window pinned to the corresponding place in the Taskbar.
Win + Alt + 1..10: Call up the transition menu of the program pinned to the appropriate place in the Taskbar.
Win + B: Select the first icon in the system tray. Move to the next ones using the arrow. Click on Enter to open it.
Win + Ctrl + B: Open a program that displays a notification in the system tray.
Win + T: Switch between Taskbar items.
Win + M: Minimize all windows.
Win + Shift + M: Restore all minimized windows.
Win + D: Show/Hide Desktop.
Win + L: Lock your computer.
Win + Up Arrow: Maximize the current window.
Win + Down Arrow: Minimize/Restore the current window.
Win + Home: Minimize everything except the current window.
Win + Left Arrow: Snap the window to the left edge of the screen.
Win + Right Arrow: Snap the window to the right edge of the screen.
Win + Shift + Up Arrow: Expand the window from the top to the bottom of the screen.
Win + Shift + Left/Right Arrow: Send the window to another monitor.
Win + F1: Launch Windows Help.

PageUp: Fast forwards the Metro start screen.
PageDown: Rewinds the Metro start screen.
Ctrl + Esc: Switch from Metro to the last active application.
Ctrl + mouse scroll: Activate the “top view” view of the Metro start screen.

Alt: Show hidden application menu.
Alt + D: Select address bar.
Alt + P: Show the Preview Pane in Windows Explorer.
Alt + Tab: Switch forward between open windows.
Alt + Shift + Tab: Switch back between open windows.
Alt + F: Close the current window. Open the shutdown dialog from the Desktop.
Alt + Esc: Switch between running programs in the order they are launched.
Alt + Enter: Opens the Properties window for the selected element.
Alt + PrtScn: Take a screenshot of the active window and place it on the clipboard.
Alt + Up Arrow: Move up one level in Windows Explorer.
Alt + Left Arrow: Move to the previous directory.
Alt + Right Arrow: Move to the next directory.
Shift + Delete: Instantly delete an item bypassing the Trash.
Shift + F6: Switch back between controls in a window or dialog.
Shift + F10: Calls the context menu of the selected element.
Shift + Tab: Switch back between elements in a window or dialog.
Shift + Click: Select a sequential group of elements
Shift + Click on the button in the Taskbar: Launch a new copy of the program.
Shift + Right-click on a button in the Taskbar: Calls the element’s context menu.
Ctrl + A: Select all elements.
Ctrl + C: Copy selected items
Ctrl + X: Cut selected elements.
Ctrl + V: Paste selected items.
Ctrl + D: Delete selected items.
Ctrl + Z: Undo action.
Ctrl + Y: Repeat the action.
Ctrl + N: Open a new window in Windows Explorer.
Ctrl + W: Close the current window in Windows Explorer.
Ctrl + E: Select search string in Windows Explorer.
Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.
Ctrl + Alt + Tab: Open the window switching panel.
Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Access the Windows Security screen.
Ctrl + Click: Select multiple individual items.
Ctrl + Click and drag an element: Copy the element to the same folder.
Ctrl + Shift + Click and drag an item: Create a shortcut to an item in the same folder.
Ctrl + Tab: Switch forward between tabs.
Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Switch back between tabs.
Ctrl + Shift + Click on a Taskbar button: Run a new copy of the program as Administrator

F1: Show Help.
F2: Rename the file.
F3: Open search.
F4: Show dropdown list in Windows Explorer address bar.
F5: Refresh screen.
F6: Switch between window or dialog elements.
F7: Show command history on the command line.
F10: Show hidden menu bar.
F11: Switch to full screen mode.
Tab: Switch forward between items in a window or dialog.
PrtScn: Take a screenshot of the entire screen and place it on the clipboard.
Home: Move up in an open window.
End: Move down in an open window.
Delete: Delete the selected item.
Backspace: Go to the previous directory in Windows Explorer. Move up one directory in the Open or Save dialogs.
Esc: Close dialog.

Num Lock Enabled + Plus (+): Show the contents of the selected folder.
Num Lock Enabled + Minus (-): Close the selected folder.
Num Lock Enabled + Asterisk (*): Expand all subdirectories for the selected folder.

As in any other edition of the operating system from Microsoft, Windows 8 hotkeys have both general functions, and highly specific. Let's look at their most interesting combinations.

User opinion

No matter what anyone says, as they develop their skills in working with operating systems, most users develop a stable habit and skill to operate various combinations keys And if the use of such well-known combinations as + [C] and + [V] quickly becomes common among users, then various combinations, inherent certain version Windows may discourage you from using them at all. This especially affects those users who were forced or voluntarily switched to a more advanced version of the OS.

Of course shortcut keys Windows 8 have their own specifics and are in some way different from the “seven” keys or the same XP. There are many reasons for such changes. For example, the well-known and coolly received Metro interface, which grew out of Microsoft's Office 2007 and is a slightly modified version of Ribbon, made its own adjustments and added innovations that needed to be added somewhere.

Combination Windows keys 8 has its own specifics, since some actions were transferred to other buttons, while others did not exist at all before. Below we will consider the most current combinations, which are suitable for both experienced users and beginners. Moreover, they will be divided into the following categories:

Panels.
Search.
Various.

So, let's start in order.

Panels

The most commonly used bar is the Charms bar. It pops up if you move the mouse cursor to the right edge of the monitor screen, and you can call it using the keys by holding down the + [C] buttons.

Somewhat more advanced users who are not afraid and know how to work with the settings of this operating system will be interested to know that when using the + [I] combination on the keyboard, a specialized panel responsible for options will be called up. It will be possible to adjust the value of OS parameters in the most convenient way user-friendly way.

To quickly produce the owner's interests personal computer or laptop to manipulate connected devices, you can press + [K]. If they are activated, a special panel will be displayed on the monitor screen, which will allow you to immediately perform all the necessary actions.

Well, for the most social active users there is a parameter adjustment panel public access. It is called by pressing + [H] and makes it possible to configure the degree of access to a particular element.

Search

Everything here is very simple and clear. If previously the search was carried out using all three parameters simultaneously, and to set the search criteria it was enough to go to “Start” and enter required text in the first column above the button itself, now each of the three factions has its own subroutine.

Thus, in Windows 8 it is possible to separately find:

Files.
Applications.
Settings.

And to gain access to each of the subroutines you need to hold down the combination +:

[F] – for file mode.
[Q] – application mode.
[W] – settings search engine.

Various functions and services

Here we will outline various effects and functions that do not have any clear group affiliation, but may prove interesting and useful to almost all users, regardless of their level of personal computer knowledge and operating system in particular.

And before we begin, it's worth noting that some of the hotkeys mentioned below Windows boot 8 may not work. It is recommended to wait full load system to observe the effect of pressing.

All subsequent commands are bound to the button, so it will not be mentioned further. Only those keys that will be additional to the above-mentioned key will be presented. That is, if it is written: [E] has the same effect as opening the “Computer” file, this means that to achieve the described effect you will need to press + [E].

So let's get started:

To call the “Run” command, you need to add [R], and to display the “System Utilities Menu” you will need to use the [X] key.
Numbers from one to zero will allow you to launch a program pinned to the corresponding place in the taskbar, and to block the entire personal computer just add [L].
To get quick access to the “System” page, you should add a keystroke.
And some office workers and their immediate management may find themselves useful opportunity minimize all open windows by pressing the [M] button.
To achieve the opposite effect and display everything collapsed, you need to use + [M].