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Using microsoft windows 8 shortcut keys – HP Pavilion 11-h010nr x2 PC 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 a designated key in the table 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.

+

o

Turns Autorotate on or off.

+

q

Opens the All Apps screen.

+

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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