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Using your keyboard

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Keyboard shortcuts — Windows 8.1/Windows RT

This table provides some keyboard shortcuts specific to Windows 8.1 and

Windows RT. These keyboard shortcuts are in addition to the keyboard

shortcuts that are already available in earlier versions of the Windows.

Windows key and start typing

Search your computer.

Ctrl and +

Zoom in to a large number of items on

the screen such as apps pinned on the

Start screen.

Ctrl and ‑

Zoom out of a large number of items on

the screen such as apps pinned on the

Start screen.

Windows key and c

Open the charms sidebar.

Windows key and f

Open the Search charm to search files

on your computer.

Windows key and h

Open the Search charm.

Windows key and i

Open the Settings charm.

Windows key and j

Switch between the main app and

snapped app.

Windows key and k

Open the Devices charm.

Windows key and o

Lock the screen orientation (portrait or

landscape).

Windows key and q

Open the Search charm to search apps

on your computer.

Windows key and w

Open the Search charm to search

computer settings controls on your

computer.

Windows key and z

Displays the options available in the app.

Windows key and spacebar

Switch input language and keyboard

layout.

Windows key, Ctrl,

and spacebar

Switch to a previously selected input

language and keyboard layout.

Windows key and Tab

Cycles through open apps while

displaying them in a vertical sidebar at

the left side of the screen.