Microsoft Release Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts List:

Keyboard shortcut helps time for both beginners and pro users. It’s extremely useful when there are no direct clickable slot (that might be under any dropdown or in a menu).Microsoft has just released a set of Keyboard Shortcuts for all new Operating system Windows 8.

List of Windows 8 Hotkeys (Official)

Here are the official Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts released by Microsoft.

Win + B – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and select the tray notification area.

Win + C – Brings up the Charms menu, where you can search, share, and change settings.

Win + D – Brings up the old Windows desktop.

Win + E – Launch Windows Explorer with Computer view displayed.

Win + F – Brings up the Metro File search screen.

Win + H – Opens the Metro Share panel.

Win + J – Switches focus between snapped Metro applications.

Win + K – Opens the Devices panel (for connecting to a projector or some other device)

Win + L – Lock PC and return to Lock screen.

Win + I – Opens the Settings panel, where you can change settings for the current app, change volume, wireless networks, shut down, or adjust the brightness.

Win + M – Minimize all Windows on the desktop

Win + Q – Brings up the Metro App Search screen.

Win + W – Brings up the Metro Settings search screen.

Win + X – Launch Start Menu.

Win + Y – Temporarily peek at the desktop.

Win + Z – Opens the App Bar for the current Metro application.

Win + Arrow Keys – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and enable Aero Snap

Win + R – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and display the Run box.

Win + U – Switch to the (classic) Windows desktop and launch the Ease of Access Center.

Win + V – Cycles through toasts.

Win + , (comma) – Aero Peek at the desktop.

Win + Page Up / Down – Moves tiles to the left / right.

Win + Space – Switch input language and keyboard layout.

Win + Shift + V – Cycles through toasts in reverse order.

Win + O – Locks device orientation.

Win + P – Choose between available displays.

Win + Tab – Opens the Metro application switcher menu, switches between applications.

Win + Enter – Launches Narrator

Win + . (period) – Snaps the current Metro application to one side of the screen. (Right side)

Win + Shift + . (period) – Snaps the current Metro application to the other side of the screen. (Left side)

See also: Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts. * PROS and CONS of Windows 8 OS