The 25 window8 Keyboard Shortcuts and Hotkeys

Earleir we have shared Top keyboard shortcuts key for all windows which includes window 7,window xp etc. now here we are discussing new window 8 shortcuts.If the Windows 8 Consumer Preview is the first time you've had a chance to use Windows 8, you might feel a little lost at first. The best way to learn how to get around the new Metro design and settings, may be to use the new keyboard shortcuts.it is time to learn simple hotkeys to make windows 8 handling quick, efficient and interesting. Think about how it would have been if you had to always copy and paste by using the mouse in spite of simply pressing “ctrl + C” and “ctrl+ V”, the thought itself is irritating. Isn’t it?So here are some of the most useful short keys that will surely reduce your work, making life easy and obviously saving your time collectively

Charms

Win+C: All charms
Win+Q: Search charm
Win+H: Share charm
Win: Start charm/bar
Win+K: Devices charm
Win+I: Settings charm/sidebar

Search

Win + type keyword: Instant application search (same as in Windows 7)
Win+Q: Search apps
Win+W: Instant Search settings
Win+F: Instant Search files

in+F: Search files

Apps (Metro)

Win+Z: Shows App Bar in Metro applications
(Win+. ): Snap app to the left
(Win+Shift+. ): Snap app to the right
Alt+F4: Close an app

t+F4: Close an app

Desktop

Win+D: Open standard Desktop
(Win+, ) : Peek at desktop
Win+B: Go Back to desktop

Other

Win+X: Open system utility settings menu (Device Manager, Control Panel, Command Prompt, Power Options, etc.).
Win+PrntScrn: Take screenshot and save to Pictures
Win + J Switches focus between snapped Metro apps.
Win + Page Up / Down: Moves full-screen Metro app to secondary monitor.
Win + Left / Right arrow: Moves and snaps desktop applications in that direction, or to a different monitor.
Win + Tab: Switches between open applications. Similar to using the left-upper hot corner with a mouse.
Win + L: Locks Windows.
Win+T: Preview open windows in taskbar
Win+U: Open Ease of Access Center
Win+Spacebar: Switch windows language and keyboard
Win+Enter: Open Windows Narrator

Enter: Open Windows Narrator

These were the most important Short Keys that one should know if he plans to switch to Windows 8 consumer Preview. Using Hot keys reduces your times and you should start utilizing the short cuts that Microsoft has created for you only. Do share your favorite short cuts if I have missed some.