Windows 8 Consumer Preview Shortcut Summary

Win: Show or hide the Start Menu

Win + ←: Maximize the window to the left screen (not related to the Metro application)

Win + →: maximize window to the right screen (not related to Metro application)

Win+ ↑: maximize window (not related to Metro application)

Win+ ↓:min Window (not related to Metro application)

Win+ SHIFT +↑: Vertically stretch the window, the width is unchanged (not related to the Metro application)

Win+ SHIFT +↓: Vertically shrink the window, The width is unchanged (not related to the Metro application)

Win+SHIFT+←: Move the active window to the left display (not related to the Metro application)

Win+SHIFT+→: Active window moved to the right display (not related to Metro application)

Win+ P: Presentation Settings

Win+ Home: Minimize all windows, second keystroke recovery window (do not restore Metro application) )

Win+ number key: Open or switch the program located at the specified position in the taskbar

Win+Shift+number key: Open a new instance of the program located at the specified location in the taskbar

Win+B: Cursor moves to the notification area

Win+Break: Display "System Properties"

Win+D: Display desktop, second keystroke to restore desktop (do not restore Metro application)

Win+E: Open my computer

Win+Ctrl+ F: Search for a computer (if you are on the network)

Win+G: Loop sidebar gadgets

Win+L: Lock your computer or switch users

Win+M: Minimize all windows

Win+Shift+M: Restore all minimized windows on the desktop (do not restore Metro applications)

Win+R: Open “Run”Dialog Box

Win+T: Switch the program on the taskbar

Win+Alt+Enter: Open Windows Media Center

Win+U: Open Easy Access Center

Win+F1: Open Windows Help and Support

Win+N: Plugin New Notes (OneNote)

Win+S: Open Screenshot Tool (OneNote)

Win+Q: Open Lync, Windows 8 The function removes the shortcut

Win+A: accepts all incoming calls (in microsoft Lync)

Win+X: rejects calls (in microsoft Lync) if Windows Mobile Center Exist, the shortcut does not work

Win+minus: zoom out (magnifying glass)

Win+plus: zoom in (magnifying glass)

Win+Esc: turn off the magnifying glass

Win+Spacebar: Switch input language and keyboard layout

Win+O: Disable screen flipping

Win+,: Temporarily view desktop

Win+V: Switch System Notification Information

Win+Shift+V: Reverse Switching System Notification Information

Win+Enter: Open "narrator"

Win+PgUp: will start Screen or Metro app to move to the left display

Win+PgDown: Move the start screen or Metro app to the right display

Win+Shift+.: Move the app to the left

Win+.: Move the app to the right

Win+C: Open the Charms bar (provide options for settings, devices, sharing, and searching)

Win+I: Open the settings bar

Win+K: Open the connection display

Win+H: Open the shared bar

Win+Q: Open the application search panel

Win+W: Open “Set search ”Application

Win+F: Open “File Search"Application

Win+Tab: Loop Switch Application

Win+Shift+Tab: Reverse Loop Switch Application

Win+Ctrl+Tab: Cycle through applications, manually select applications when switching

Win+Z: Open “Application Bar”

Win+/: Restore Default Input Method

Win+J: Display the application of the previous operation

Win+X: Shortcut Menu