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Chapter 1. Introducing Windows 8.1

Chapter at a glance

Navigate

Navigate the Start screen, page 14

Use

Use the new Start button, page 14

Search for anything, page 25

Switch

Switch among open apps, page 40

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO

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