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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.
Using the hot keys
A hot key is a combination of the
To use a hot key:
Briefly press the
▲
Function
Reveals system information.
Key
c
d
o
q
tab
f4
fn
key and the
fn
key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.
Hot key
fn+esc
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.
Reveals the charms.
Opens the Windows desktop.
Turns Autorotate on or off (select models only).
Opens the All Apps screen.
Switches between open apps.
NOTE:
Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want is revealed.
Closes an active app.
esc
key.
Description
Reveals information about system hardware components and the
system BIOS version number.
Using the keyboard and mouse
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