Using Microsoft Windows 8 Shortcut Keys - HP Laptop User Manual

Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys

Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key
combination with the key to perform the action.
NOTE: Action keys do not display or function from the on-screen keyboard of the tablet.
For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys go to HP Support Assistant. To access HP
Support Assistant, on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
Shortcut
key
+
+
+
+
alt +
Key
c
d
q
tab
f4
Description
Opens the Start screen.
Opens the charms.
Opens the Windows desktop.
Opens the All Apps screen.
Switches between open apps.
NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want opens.
Closes an active app.
NOTE: Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen
keyboard of the tablet.
Using the keyboard and mouse
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