Appendix D. Master List of Gestures & Keyboard Shortcuts
Here it is, by popular, frustrated demand: The master list of every secret (or not-so-secret) keystroke in Windows 8. Clip and post to your monitor (unless, of course, you got this book from the library).
TileWorld gestures
TileWorld gestures
TileWorld gestures
To do this | Use this gesture |
|---|---|
Open Charms bar | Swipe in from right edge |
Open App bar (“right-click”) | Swipe in from top/bottom edge |
Switch to last app | Swipe in from left edge |
App switcher | Swipe in from left edge, then out again (not to edge) |
Close app | Drag from top of app to bottom |
Split window | Drag from top edge to the right or left |
Zoom in/zoom out (Maps, Photos, and so on) | Spread or pinch two fingers |
TileWorld keystrokes
To do this | Press this key |
|---|---|
Open Start screen |
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Open Charms bar |
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Open App bar (“right-click”) |
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Search for apps (at Start screen) | Just start typing |
Search for apps (anywhere) |
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Search for files |
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Search for settings | +W |
Open Share panel | +H |
Open Devices panel | +K |
Open Settings panel | +I |
Switch ... |
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