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Using microsoft windows 8 shortcut keys – HP ENVY m6-k088ca Sleekbook User Manual

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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys

Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key

in

combination with the appropriate key to perform the action.

Shortcut
key

Key

Description

Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows
desktop.

NOTE:

Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen.

+

c

Reveals the charms.

+

d

Opens the Windows desktop.

+

tab

Switches between open apps.

NOTE:

Continue to press this key combination until the app you

want is revealed.

alt

+

f4

Closes an active app.

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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