Win + E
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Windows Explorer - Basics
Start Windows Explorer
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Alt + Arrow Up
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Windows Explorer - Basics
Go up one folder
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Alt + Arrow Left /
Alt + Arrow Right
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Windows Explorer - Basics
Go to previous folder / go to next folder
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Tab / Shift + Tab
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Windows Explorer - Basics
Switch focus forward/ backward between Address bar, Search Bar, Toolbar, Navigation Pane, and File List (Default is usually File List)
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Alt + D or F4
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Windows Explorer - Basics
Jump to the Address bar and select absolute address. Copy address with ctrl+c if desired
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Ctrl + E or Ctrl + F
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Windows Explorer - Basics
Jump to Search Box in Explorer
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Ctrl + N
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Windows Explorer - Basics
Open new instance of Windows Explorer
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F11
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Windows Explorer - Basics
Toggle full-screen mode
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Arrow Keys
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Windows Explorer - Navigate File List and Navigation Pane
Navigate between files and folders
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Enter
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Windows Explorer - Navigate File List and Navigation Pane
Open folder or start application
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Home / End
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Windows Explorer - Navigate File List and Navigation Pane
Jump to first / jump to last item
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F2
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Windows Explorer - Navigate File List and Navigation Pane
Change the file name of active item
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F2 , then Arrow Left /
Arrow Right
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Windows Explorer - Navigate File List and Navigation Pane
Move one character to the left / to the right in item name
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F2 , then Ctrl +
Arrow Left / Arrow Right
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Windows Explorer - Navigate File List and Navigation Pane
Jump one word to the left / to the right of item name
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F2 , then Home / End
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Windows Explorer - Navigate File List and Navigation Pane
Jump to beginning / jump to end of item name
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F2 , then Ctrl + A
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Windows Explorer - Navigate File List and Navigation Pane
Select all/ complete object name including suffix (default excludes suffix)
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Arrow Left / Arrow Right
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Windows Explorer - Navigate File List and Navigation Pane
Expand folder / collapse folder (navigation pane only)
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Alt + P
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Windows Explorer - File List Views
Display or hide Preview Pane
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Alt + V then D
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Windows Explorer - File List Views
View details. Check View menu for more options
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Alt + V then X
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Windows Explorer - File List Views
View extra-large icons. Check View menu for more options
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Ctrl +mouse scroll wheel
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Windows Explorer - File List Views
Change size of icons
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Shift + Arrow Up /
Arrow Down
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Windows Explorer - Select Items in File List and Navigation Pane
Select multiple adjacent items (directly above or below)
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Ctrl with Arrow keys and Space
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Windows Explorer - Select Items in File List and Navigation Pane
Select multiple non-adjacent items. Hold ctrl, use arrow keys to move to next item, and press space to add/remove from selection
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Ctrl + A
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Windows Explorer - Select Items in File List and Navigation Pane
Select all
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A ... Z and 1 .. 9
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Windows Explorer - Select Items in File List and Navigation Pane
Press the initial letter any item to jump to it. Continue typing the full name if multiple items start with the same letter
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Ctrl + C , ctrl + X , ctrl + V
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Windows Explorer - Manage Items in Explorer
Copy, Cut, Paste
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Ctrl + Z
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Windows Explorer - Manage Items in Explorer
Undo an action
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Ctrl + Y
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Windows Explorer - Manage Items in Explorer
Redo an action
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Delete
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Windows Explorer - Manage Items in Explorer
Delete an item and place it into the Recycle Bin
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Shift + Delete
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Windows Explorer - Manage Items in Explorer
Delete an item permanently without placing it into the Recycle Bin
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Shift + F10
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Windows Explorer - Manage Items in Explorer
Activate context menu of active object. Replaces the right mouse button. Once in the context menu use arrow keys, a-z and enter to get to the selection
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Ctrl + Shift + N
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Windows Explorer - Manage Items in Explorer
Create new folder
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Alt + Enter
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Windows Explorer - Manage Items in Explorer
Open Properties dialog box
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Win
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Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop
Toggle between Desktop and Start Screen (or open Apps)
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Ctrl + Tab
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Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop
On Start Screen: Switch Between Start Window and All Apps Window
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Win , then Ctrl + Tab
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Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop
Open All Apps Window
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Win , then start typing App Name
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Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop
Search and execute Apps
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Escape
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Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop
Close Start Screen and go to Desktop
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Win + E
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Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop
Run Explorer on Desktop
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Win + R
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Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop
Execute Run on Desktop
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Win + X
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Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop
Open Power User Commands on Desktop
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Alt + F4
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Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop
Shutdown Windows
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Win + L
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Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop
Lock Computer
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Win + F1
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Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop
Open Windows Help
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Win + C
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Windows 8 Charme Shortcuts
Open Windows Charme. Use arrow keys and enter to select item. Press
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Win + Q
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Windows 8 Charme Shortcuts
Search Charme / last search option
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Win + F
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Windows 8 Charme Shortcuts
Search Files
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Win + W
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Windows 8 Charme Shortcuts
Search Windows Settings
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Win + I
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Windows 8 Charme Shortcuts
Open Settings including Desktop, Control Panel, Personalization, PC Info, Help
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Win + H
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Windows 8 Charme Shortcuts
Share Charme
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Win + K
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Windows 8 Charme Shortcuts
Device Charme
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Win + S
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Windows 8 Charme Shortcuts
Search Settings
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Win + F
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Windows 8 Charme Shortcuts
Search Files
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Win + Z
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Windows 8 Charme Shortcuts
Show Options / App Bar in current Metro Apps if available.
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Alt + Tab and
Alt + Shift + Tab
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Switch between Apps and Windows
Cycle between all Windows and Apps. Press and hold Alt key before pressing Tab. Release Tab on Window/App you want to open. While tabbing, add Shift to key combination to go backwards.
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Ctrl + Alt + Tab
then Arrow Keys
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Switch between Apps and Windows
Cycle between open Apps without having to keep Alt pressed. Press keys once, then use Arrow keys and Enter to select Window/App.
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Win + Tab and
Win + Shift + Tab
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Switch between Apps and Windows
Same as Alt+Tab, but only includes Apps only, not Windows on Desktop
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Ctrl + Win + Tab ,
then Arrow keys
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Switch between Apps and Windows
Same as Ctrl+Alt+Tab, but only includes Apps, not Desktop Windows
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Win + X , P
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Control Panel
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Win + X , T
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Task Manager
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Win + X , E
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
File Explorer (alternative: Win+e)
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Win + X , R
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Run (alternative: Win+r)
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Win + X , D
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Desktop (alternative: Win+d)
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Win + X , F
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Programs and Features
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Win + X , C
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Command Prompt
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Win + X , A
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Elevated Command Prompt (Admin)
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Win + X , Y
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
System Information
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Win + X , M
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Device Manager
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Win + X , G
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Computer Management
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Win + X , B
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Mobility Center
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Win + X , O
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Power Options
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Win + X , V
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Event Viewer
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Win + X , K
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Disk Management
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Win + X , S
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Power User Commands Shortcuts
Search
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Win
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Managing Windows 8 Desktop Windows
Go to desktop / switch between Desktop and Start Screen or Apps
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Win + Arrow Up
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Managing Windows 8 Desktop Windows
Maximize Window across screen
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Win + Arrow Down
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Managing Windows 8 Desktop Windows
Minimize Window (if Restored) or set Window to Restored (if Maximized)
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Win + Shift + Arrow Up
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Managing Windows 8 Desktop Windows
Maximixe Window vertically
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Win + Arrow Right / Arrow Left
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Managing Windows 8 Desktop Windows
Move Window to left/center/right. Works across multiple monitors
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Win + Shift + Arrow Right / Arrow Left "
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Managing Windows 8 Desktop Windows
Move window to left monitor / to right monitor when using multiple monitors
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Alt + Space
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Managing Windows 8 Desktop Windows
Opens the title bar menu
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F11
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Managing Windows 8 Desktop Windows
Turn full page view on or off
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Alt + Q
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Managing Windows 8 Desktop Windows
Close Window
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Win + T
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Windows 8 Taskbar
Go to first item in Taskbar, continue with arrow keys
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Win + B
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Windows 8 Taskbar
Go to first item in System Tray
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Shift +click on a taskbar item
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Windows 8 Taskbar
Start new instance of Taskbar item
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Ctrl + Shift +click on a taskbar item
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Windows 8 Taskbar
Start new instance of Taskbar item as administrator
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Shift +right-click on a taskbar item
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Windows 8 Taskbar
Show the window menu for the program
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Win + 1 ... 9
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Windows 8 Taskbar
Switch to application in position N on Taskbar (or launch pinned application)
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Shift + Win + 1 ... 9
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Windows 8 Taskbar
Start new instance of taskbar item in position N on Taskbar
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Arrow Keys
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Navigating Desktop
Navigate between and select single icons on desktop (when focus is on the desktop)
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Home / End
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Navigating Desktop
Select first / select last object on desktop
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Enter
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Navigating Desktop
Launch active object
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Shift + F10
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Navigating Desktop
Activate context menu of active icon by simulates right mouse button. Once in the context menu use arrow keys, a-z and enter to select item
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Tab , Shift + Tab on empty desktop
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Navigating Desktop
Navigate between desktop, the quick-launch bar, task bar and notification bar. Then use arrow keys and enter or space to activate specific icons
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A , B , C , ...
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Navigating Desktop
Pressing the initial letter of the name of any objects will highlight the respective application or folder. Continue typing the object name if multiple objects start with the same letter
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Win + U
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The Rest
Open Ease of Access Center
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Win + P
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The Rest
Projector or second screen settings.
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Alt + Shift
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The Rest
Change keyboard language layout if multiple language layouts are active*
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