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Windows 8 Hotkeys Keyboard Shortcuts by Maelu

List of Windows 8 hotkeys
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Windows 8 Hotkeys (1)

WIN + Z	Access Options of Metro Apps
Win + Spacebar	Change the language / keyboard layout
Win + Y	Switches to desktop view
Win + Q	Open Global Search
WIN + W	Search Within System Settings
WIN + F	Search Within Files
WIN + O	Disable screen rotation
Win + Print Screen	Take Screenshot (Saves as PNG in Pictures Library)
Win + C	Open Charms Bar
Win + Tab	Open Switch List
Win + I	Open Settings Menu

Windows 8 Hotkeys (2)

Win + P	Open Second Screen/ Projector Settings
Win + H	Go to Share Settings Pane
Win + K	Open Devices Settings Pane
Win + X	Open System Utility Settings Menu
Win + T	Preview Opened Windows in Taskbar
Win + U	Open Ease of Access Center
Win + E	Open Windows Explorer
Win + R	Open Run Dialogue Box
Win + Pause	Open System Properties Window
Win + Enter	Open Windows Narrator
Win + Shift + .	Snap Application to Right Side

Windows 8 hotkeys (3)

Win + .	Snap Application to Left Side
Win + ,	Peek at Desktop (Aero Peek)
Win + D	Go to Desktop
Win + M	Minimize All Applications
Win + B	Go Back to Desktop
Win + J	Switches focus between snapped Metro applications
Win + L	Lock Screen
Win + Page Up/ Page Down	Switch Primary & Secondary Monitors
Ctrl + Mouse Scroll (In Start Screen)	Tile Zoom Toggle
Ctrl + Mouse Scroll (In Desktop)	Change Desktop Icon Size
Ctrl + Shift+ N	Create New Folder in Current Directory

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