Windows 8, demoed today, will soon be available for download. Here is a brief list of Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts that will help you get things done, quickly and easily, once you install it. You will notice that some shortcuts that worked in earlier versions of Windows work well in this version as well while some are new ones. Here is the list:
Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Functionality |
|---|---|
| WIN + D | Show Desktop |
| WIN + E | Open Windows Explorer |
| WIN + R | Open “Run” |
| WIN + L | Lock computer |
| WIN + F | Search files |
| WIN + W | Search settings |
| WIN + Q | Search applications |
| WIN + C | Brings up Start Menu & Date / Time |
| WIN + I | “Settings” charm |
| WIN + O | Rotation lock |
And here are some shortcut commands that can be used in Windows 8 Ribbon Explorer.
Windows 8 Ribbon Explorer Shortcuts
Press ALT key, then press any of following to perform the tasks:
| Shortcut | Functionality |
|---|---|
| D | Delete the selected |
| E | Edit the selected |
| H | Show history of selected file |
| M | Move |
| R | Rename the selected |
| T | Cut |
| V | Paste |
| N | Create new folder |
| W | Create new document |
| C O | Copy the selected |
| C P | Copy file / folder path |
| C F | Copy the folder |
| S A | Select All |
| S N | Deselect |
| S I | Invert Selection |
| P E | Open with… |
| P R | Properties |
| P S | Insert label |
| A | Open Special Features |
As usual, you can use arrow keys to move between tiles, Page up / down can also be used. Enter key is used for selection, as it always has been.
