Some of the skills you must master when using the Metro application under Win8.1

Whether you are using a Win8.1 system for a new computer or upgrading from an old system, you will face the Metro application. . If you haven't used Win8 before, then the following Metro application tutorials may give you a fresh perspective on Windows.

When you want to start using an app, click the app on the "Start" screen (if you have pinned the app) or from the app view. The actions you perform on your app depend on the app you have installed, with some basic tips.

View Application Commands

Application commands help you perform different operations in your application. For example, in a weather application, an application command can change the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius. To see which commands are available in your app, swipe down from the top edge of the screen or swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and tap the desired command.

Using the charms in your app

In many applications, you can use the charms to search and share content, send files to a printer or other device, and change settings. To use the charms in your app, swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap the desired charm. (If you use a mouse, point the mouse pointer at the top right corner of the screen and move down, then click the desired charm.)

Using multiple applications at the same time

When you use more For applications, you can quickly switch between apps and display up to four apps simultaneously on the screen (depending on the resolution of your monitor).

Closing the app

Apps in the Windows Store are built-in apps, so they don’t degrade your computer. When you use an app, Windows will make it run in the background and eventually close it when you no longer use it. However, if you want to close an app and remove it from the view, you can drag the app from the top to the bottom of the screen. (If you use a mouse, click on the top of the app and drag it to the bottom of the screen.)