Windows 8 Bible

Wrap-Up

Finding the information you need, when you need it, is a big part of using a computer these days. A single resource, such as a book, a computer course, the built-in Help, communities, the web, and so on isn’t really enough. The field is much too big now. To survive in the digital world, you need access to many resources. This chapter has touched on the different resources available to you. To summarize:

• Windows Help And Support is one of your best resources for information about Windows 8.
• There are three ways to get to help, which you surely want to memorize: Press the Help key (F1) on your keyboard, click a Help button (blue circle with question mark), or open the Start screen and type Help to access Help And Support from the Search screen.
• Most programs that aren’t built into Windows 8 have their own help. To get to that help, you typically press the Help key (F1) or choose Help from that program’s menu bar.
• If pressing the F1 key has no effect, tap the F Lock (or Function Lock) key on your keyboard and then press the F1 key again.
• Windows communities provide a resource for free help from live human beings.
• You need to invest a little time in learning to use the communities. They don’t provide instant gratification, but the time you spend will be well worth it.