Windows 8 Keyboard shortcuts

# Press the Windows key to open the Start screen or switch to the Desktop (if open).
# Press the Windows key + D To open the Windows Desktop.
# Press the Windows key + . to pin and unpin Windows apps on the side of the screen.
# Press the Windows key + X to open the power user menu.
Windows 8 Keyboard shortcuts# Press the Windows key + C to open the Charms (The tiles window).
# Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings, which is the same Settings found in Charms.
# Press and hold the Windows key + Tab to show open apps.
# Press the Windows key + Print screen to create a screen shot, which is automatically saved into your My Pictures folder.