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Using windows 8 shortcut keys – HP Spectre XT TouchSmart Ultrabook 15-4095ca User Manual

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Using Windows 8 shortcut keys

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 appropriate 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.

Shortcut Keys

Shortcut
key

Key

Description

Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the key
again returns you to the previous screen.

+

c

Opens 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 displayed.

alt

+

f4

Closes an active app.

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