Move one character to the left / to the right in item name Jump to the Address bar and select absolute address. Switch focus forward/ backward between Address bar, Search Bar, Toolbar, Navigation Pane, and File List (Default is usually File List) Go to previous folder / go to next folder Continue typing the object name if multiple objects start with the same letter Pressing the initial letter of the name of any objects will highlight the respective application or folder. Then use arrow keys and enter or space to activate specific icons Navigate between desktop, the quick-launch bar, task bar and notification bar. Once in the context menu use arrow keys, a-z and enter to select item Select first / select last object on desktopĪctivate context menu of active icon by simulates right mouse button.

Navigate between and select single icons on desktop (when focus is on the desktop) Unfortunately, Microsoft removed the possibility to select multiple taskbar items in Windows 7 (and did still not re-introduce in Windows 8) Start new instance of taskbar item in position N on Taskbar Switch to application in position N on Taskbar (or launch pinned application) Start new instance of Taskbar item as administrator Go to first item in Taskbar, continue with arrow keys Move window to left monitor / to right monitor when using multiple monitors Minimize Window (if Restored) or set Window to Restored (if Maximized) Go to desktop / switch between Desktop and Start Screen or Apps These are also listed in the Power User Command Window. Same as Ctrl+Alt+Tab, but only includes Apps, not Desktop Windows Same as Alt+Tab, but only includes Apps only, not Windows on Desktop Press keys once, then use Arrowkeys and Enter to select Window/App. While tabbing, addShift to key combination to go backwards.Ĭycle between open Apps without having to keep Alt pressed. Release Tab on Window/App you want to open. Press and hold Alt key before pressing Tab. Show Options / App Bar in current Metro Apps if available.Ĭycle between all Windows and Apps. Open Settings including Desktop, Control Panel, Personalization, PC Info, Help Tip: Pressing Escape typically closes most Charme menus. On Start Screen: Switch Between Start Window and All Apps Window Toggle between Desktop and Start Screen (or open Apps) Getting around Windows 8 Start Screen and Desktop

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