We all are well familiar with the importance of keyboard shortcuts especially in Windows operating system. Time to time when Microsoft launches new version of the Windows operating system or an Upgrade then for the convenience of users some new keyboard shortcuts is also launched.
If you are a regular reader of this Blog then you have must read our previous post on Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts. If by any reason you have missed to read then get it right now: Are You Using These Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts?
Today in this article, i am going to share some new Windows 8.1 keyboard shortcuts that introduced recently and some of which were introduced by Windows 8.1 Update. Even, numerous new hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts were also launched with Windows 8.1 Upgrade which you need to know for better (quick) use.
Let's see these 10 new and most useful keyboard shortcuts in Windows 8.1.
Important Note: If you are using Windows 8 operating system then you must know about the latest Update to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8. Read and get from here: Windows 8 will be Upgraded into Windows 8.1 Automatically
10 Ultimate Windows 8.1 Keyboard Shortcuts
Win+D : To Show or Hide Desktop
Win+T : To Open taskbar, while using Windows 8.1 Start Screen. On the desktop, it will select the first app on the taskbar.
Alt+F4 : To shut down a Windows Store app completely and bring to the desktop. And if you are on the Desktop then this shortcut will bring the old Shutdown dialog box for you.
Win+Tab : To Switch between apps and the desktop
Alt+Tab : To Switches between all the apps, including desktop apps
Home key : On the Start Screen or Desktop, if you press Home key then it will take you to the first and top left most Tile or Icon.
End key : On the Start Screen or Desktop, if you press End key then it will take you to the last and left-most Tile or Icon of the bottom-most row.
Escape key : On the Start Screen, if you press Esc key then it will take you to the Desktop.( It will not work the other way around).
Win+.+Right Arrow or Win+.+Left Arrow : To place up to four apps side by side.
Win+Down arrow : To close Windows Store app and make it run in the background silently.
Read also:
- 10 Mind-Blowing Tips and Tricks for Windows 8.1 Users
- How to Uninstall Preloaded Apps From Windows 8 and 8.1
According to my current information, i have listed most useful Windows 8.1 Keyboard Shortcuts. Let me know by sharing your view through comments if I missed out any new Keyboard Shortcuts! If you want to see the complete list of Windows shortcuts then click here.
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