Windows Hot Key Function
You can use the following convenient hot keys in Windows 8.
Function
Hot Keys
Displaying the
Windows Key
Start Screen
Displaying the
Windows Key + D
Desktop
Running the
Windows Key + C
Charms
Locking the
Windows Key + L
Screen
Opening the
Ease of Access
Windows Key + U
Center
Opening the
Second Screen
Windows Key + P
Settings
Opening the
Advanced
Windows Key + X
Management
Tool
Exit App
Alt + F4
Function Description
Switches to Start mode.
Switches to Desktop
mode.
Activates the Charms.
Locks the screen.
Opens the Ease of Access
Center coniguration.
Opens the External
Monitor Settings menu.
Opens the Advanced
Management Tool.
Exits the currently
running App.
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Using Windows 8