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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you
with Windows 8 functions. Press the Windows logo key
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
alt
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Chapter 5 Navigating using the keyboard and pointing devices
Key
Description
f10
Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f11
Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Key
+
c
+
d
+
tab
+
f4
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.
Opens the charms.
Opens the Windows desktop.
Switches between open apps.
NOTE:
Continue to press this key combination until the app you want
displays.
Closes an active app.
in combination with the key to perform
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