Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts - RNIB



Windows 8 keyboard shortcutsNewPress this key To do this WindowsKey and start typing Search your PCCtrl+plus or Ctrl+minusZoom in or out of a large number of items, like apps pinned to the Start screenCtrl+scroll wheelZoom in or out of a large number of items, like apps pinned to the Start screenWindowsKey+C Open the charmsIn an app, open the commands for the appWindowsKey+F Open the Search charm to search filesWindowsKey+H Open the Share charmWindowsKey+I Open the Settings charmWindowsKey+J Switch the main app and snapped appWindowsKey+K Open the Devices charmWindowsKey+O Lock the screen orientation (portrait or landscape)WindowsKey+Q Open the Search charm to search appsWindowsKey+W Open the Search charm to search settingsWindowsKey+Z Show the commands available in the appWindowsKey+spacebar Switch input language and keyboard layoutWindowsKey+Ctrl+spacebar Change to a previously selected inputWindowsKey+Tab Cycle through open apps (except desktop apps)WindowsKey+Ctrl+Tab Cycle through open apps (except desktop apps) and snaps them as they are cycledWindowsKey+Shift+Tab Cycle through open apps (except desktop apps) in reverse orderWindowsKey+PgUp Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the left (Apps in the desktop won’t change monitors)WindowsKey+PgDown Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the right (Apps in the desktop won’t change monitors)WindowsKey+Shift+periodSnaps an app to the leftWindowsKey+period Snaps an app to the rightEscStop or exit the current taskGeneralPress this key To do this F1Display HelpF2Rename the selected itemF3Search for a file or folderF4Display the address bar list in File ExplorerF5Refresh the active windowF6Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktopF10Activate the menu bar in the active appAlt+F4Close the active item, or exit the active appAlt+EscCycle through items in the order in which they were openedAlt+underlined letter Perform the command for that letterAlt+EnterDisplay properties for the selected itemAlt+SpacebarOpen the shortcut menu for the active windowAlt+Left arrowBackAlt+Right arrowForwardAlt+Page UpMove up one screenAlt+Page DownMove down one screenAlt+TabSwitch between open apps (except desktop apps)Ctrl+F4Close the active document (in apps that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)Ctrl+ASelect all items in a document or windowCtrl+C (or Ctrl+Insert)Copy the selected itemCtrl+D (or Delete)Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle BinCtrl+R (or F5)Refresh the active windowCtrl+V (or Shift+Insert)Paste the selected itemCtrl+XCut the selected itemCtrl+YRedo an actionCtrl+ZUndo an actionCtrl+plus (+) or Ctrl+minus (-)Zoom in or out of a large number of items, like apps pinned to the Start screenCtrl+ mouse scroll wheelChange the size of desktop icons or zoom in or out of a large number of items, like apps pinned to the Start screenCtrl+Right arrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the next wordCtrl+Left arrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the previous wordCtrl+Down arrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraphCtrl+Up arrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraphCtrl+Alt+TabUse the arrow keys to switch between all open appsCtrl+arrow key (to move to an item)+SpacebarSelect multiple individual items in a window or on the desktopCtrl+Shift with an arrow keySelect a block of textCtrl+EscOpen the Start screenCtrl+Shift+EscOpen Task ManagerCtrl+ShiftSwitch the keyboard layout when multiple keyboard layouts are availableCtrl+SpacebarTurn the Chinese input method editor (IME) on or offShift+F10Display the shortcut menu for the selected itemShift with any arrow keySelect more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a documentShift+DeleteDelete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin firstRight arrowOpen the next menu to the right, or open a submenuLeft arrowOpen the next menu to the left, or close a submenuEscStop or leave the current taskWindowsKeyPress this key To do this WindowsKey+F1 Open Windows Help and Support WindowsKeyDisplay or hide the Start screenWindowsKey+B Set focus in the notification areaWindowsKey+C Open the CharmsWindowsKey+D Display and hide the desktopWindowsKey+E Open ComputerWindowsKey+F Open the Search charm and search for filesWindowsKey+G Cycle through Gadgets on the desktopWindowsKey+H Open the Share charmWindowsKey+I Open the Settings charmWindowsKey+J Switch the main app and snapped appWindowsKey+K Open the Devices charmWindowsKey+L Lock your PC or switch usersWindowsKey+M Minimize all windowsWindowsKey+O Lock device orientationWindowsKey+P Choose a presentation display modeWindowsKey+Q Open the Search charm and search for appsWindowsKey+R Open the Run dialog box WindowsKey+T Cycle through apps on the taskbarWindowsKey+U Open Ease of Access CenterWindowsKey+V Cycle through notificationsWindowsKey+Shift+V Cycle through notifications in reverse orderWindowsKey+W Open the Search charm and search for settingsWindowsKey+X Open the Quick Link menu WindowsKey+Z Show the commands available in the appWindowsKey+, Temporarily peek at the desktopWindowsKey+Pause Display the System Properties dialog box WindowsKey+Ctrl+F Search for PCs (if you're on a network)WindowsKey+Shift+M Restore minimized windows on the desktopWindowsKey+number Start the desktop app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the app is already running, switch to that app.WindowsKey+Shift+number Start a new instance of the desktop app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the numberWindowsKey+Ctrl+number Switch to the last active window of the desktop app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the numberWindowsKey+Alt+number Open the Jump List for the desktop app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the numberWindowsKey+Ctrl+Shift+number Open a new instance of the desktop app located at the given position on the taskbar as an administratorWindowsKey+Tab Cycle through open apps (except desktop apps)WindowsKey+Ctrl+Tab Cycle through open apps (except desktop apps) and snap them as they are cycledWindowsKey+Shift+Tab Cycle through open apps (except desktop apps) in reverse orderWindowsKey+Ctrl+B Switch to the app that displayed a message in the notification areaWindowsKey+Up arrow Maximize the desktop windowWindowsKey+Down arrow Minimize the desktop windowWindowsKey+Left arrow Maximize the desktop window to the left side of the screenWindowsKey+Right arrow Maximize the desktop window to the right side of the screenWindowsKey+Home Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke)WindowsKey+Shift+Up arrow Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screenWindowsKey+Shift+Down arrow Restore/minimize active desktop windows vertically, maintaining widthWindowsKey+Shift+Left arrow or Right arrow Move a window in the desktop from one monitor to anotherWindowsKey+Spacebar Switch input language and keyboard layoutWindowsKey+Ctrl+Spacebar Change to a previously selected inputWindowsKey+Enter Open NarratorWindowsKey+Page Up Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the left (apps in the desktop won’t change monitors)WindowsKey+Page Down Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the right (apps in the desktop won’t change monitors)WindowsKey+Shift+period (.) Snap an app to the leftWindowsKey+period (.) Snap an app to the rightWindowsKey+/ Initiate IME reconversionWindowsKey+Alt+Enter Open Windows Media Center WindowsKey+plus or minusZoom in or out using MagnifierWindowsKey+Esc Exit MagnifierDialogue boxPress this key To do this F1Display HelpF4Display the items in the active listCtrl+TabMove forward through tabsCtrl+Shift+TabMove back through tabsCtrl+number (number 1-9) Move to nth tab TabMove forward through optionsShift+TabMove back through optionsAlt+underlined letter Perform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letterSpacebarSelect or clear the check box if the active option is a check boxBackspaceOpen a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box Arrow keysSelect a button if the active option is a group of option buttonsFile ExplorerPress this key To do this Alt+DSelect the address barCtrl+ESelect the search boxCtrl+FSelect the search boxCtrl+NOpen a new windowCtrl+WClose the current windowCtrl+mouse scroll wheelChange the size and appearance of file and folder iconsCtrl+Shift+EDisplay all folders above the selected folderCtrl+Shift+NCreate a new folderNum Lock+asterisk (*)Display all subfolders under the selected folderNum Lock+plus (+)Display the contents of the selected folderNum Lock+minus (-)Collapse the selected folderAlt+PDisplay the preview paneAlt+EnterOpen the Properties dialog box for the selected itemAlt+Right arrowView the next folderAlt+Up arrowView the folder that the folder was inAlt+Left arrowView the previous folderBackspaceView the previous folderRight arrowDisplay the current selection (if it's collapsed), or select the first subfolderLeft arrowCollapse the current selection (if it's expanded), or select the folder that the folder was inEndDisplay the bottom of the active windowHomeDisplay the top of the active windowF11Maximize or minimize the active windowTaskbarPress this key To do this Shift+click a taskbar buttonOpen an app or quickly open another instance of an appCtrl+Shift+click a taskbar buttonOpen an app as an administratorShift+right-click a taskbar buttonShow the window menu for the appShift+right-click a grouped taskbar buttonShow the window menu for the groupCtrl+click a grouped taskbar buttonCycle through the windows of the groupEase of AccessPress this key To do this Right Shift for eight secondsTurn Filter Keys on and offLeft Alt+left Shift+Print ScreenTurn High Contrast on or offLeft Alt+left Shift+Num LockTurn Mouse Keys on or offShift five timesTurn Sticky Keys on or offNum Lock for five secondsTurn Toggle Keys on or offWindowsKey+U Open the Ease of Access CenterMagnifierPress this key To do this WindowsKey+plus or minus Zoom in or outCtrl+Alt+SpacebarPreview the desktop in full-screen modeCtrl+Alt+DSwitch to docked modeCtrl+Alt+FSwitch to full-screen modeCtrl+Alt+IInvert colorsCtrl+Alt+LSwitch to lens modeCtrl+Alt+RResize the lensCtrl+Alt+arrow keysPan in the direction of the arrow keysWindowsKey+Esc Exit MagnifierNarratorPress this key To do this Spacebar or EnterActivate current itemTab and arrow keysMove around on the screenCtrlStop readingCaps Lock+DRead itemCaps Lock+MStart readingCaps Lock+HRead documentCaps Lock+VRepeat phraseCaps Lock+WRead windowCaps Lock+Page Up or Page DownIncrease or decrease the volume of the voiceCaps Lock+plus (+) or minus (-)Increase or decrease the speed of the voiceCaps Lock+SpacebarDo default actionCaps Lock+Left or Right arrowsMove to previous/next itemCaps Lock+F2Show commands for current itemPress Caps Lock twice in quick successionTurn Caps Lock on or offCaps+EscExit NarratorNarrator touchPress this key To do this Tap once with two fingersStop Narrator from readingTap three times with four fingersShow all Narrator commands (including the ones not in this list)Double-tapActivate primary actionTriple-tapActivate secondary actionTouch or drag a single fingerRead what’s under your fingersFlick left/right with one fingerMove to next or previous itemSwipe left/right/up/down with two fingersScrollSwipe down with three fingersStart reading on explorable textRemote Desktop Connection on the desktopPress this key To do this Alt+Page UpMove between apps from left to rightAlt+Page DownMove between apps from right to leftAlt+InsertCycle through apps in the order that they were startedAlt+HomeDisplay the Start screenCtrl+Alt+BreakSwitch between a window and full screenCtrl+Alt+EndDisplay the Windows Security dialog box Ctrl+Alt+HomeIn full-screen mode, activate the connection barAlt+DeleteDisplay the system menuCtrl+Alt+minus (-) on the numeric keypadPlace a copy of the active window, within the client, on the Terminal server clipboard (provides the same functionality as pressing Alt+Print Screen on a local PC)Ctrl+Alt+plus (+) on the numeric keypadPlace a copy of the entire client window area on the Terminal server clipboard (provides the same functionality as pressing Print Screen on a local PC)Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow“Tab” out of the Remote Desktop controls to a control in the host app (for example, a button or a text box). Useful when the Remote Desktop controls are embedded in another (host) app.Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow“Tab” out of the Remote Desktop controls to a control in the host app (for example, a button or a text box). Useful when the Remote Desktop controls are embedded in another (host) app.Windows Help viewerPress this key To do this F3Move the cursor to the search boxF10Display the Options menuHomeMove to the beginning of a topicEndMove to the end of a topicAlt+Left arrowMove back to the previously viewed topicAlt+Right arrowMove forward to the next (previously viewed) topicAlt+HomeDisplay the Help and Support home pageAlt+ADisplay the customer support pageAlt+CDisplay the Table of ContentsAlt+NDisplay the Connection Settings menuCtrl+FSearch the current topicCtrl+PPrint a topic ................
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