Windows 8 Shortcut Keys

Windows logo key --> Brings up the Start menu, start typing to search for an app 

Windows logo key + C --> Opens the Charms bar, which includes the Search, Share, Devices and Settings 

Windows logo key + D --> Displays or hides the desktop 

Windows logo key + E --> Opens My Computer 

Windows logo key + F --> Open the Charms bar to search for files 

Windows logo key + Q --> Open the Charms bar to search for apps 

Windows logo key + R --> Opens the Run dialog box in the desktop 

Windows logo key + Tab --> Cycles through open apps (Metro-only, use Alt + Tab for desktop programs)

Windows logo key + PrintScreen --> Captures the current screen, saving it to the Pictures folder 

Alt + F4 --> Closes an app