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Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT

This table provides some keyboard shortcuts specific to Windows 8.1 and Windows RT. These keyboard shortcuts are in addition to the keyboard shortcuts that are already available in earlier versions of the Windows.

Table 1. List of keyboard shortcutsThis table lists the common keyboard shortcuts.
Windows key and start typing	Search your computer.
Ctrl and +	Zoom in to a large number of items on the screen such as apps pinned on the Start screen.
Ctrl and -	Zoom out of a large number of items on the screen such as apps pinned on the Start screen.
Windows key and c	Open the charms sidebar.
Windows key and f	Open the Search charm to search files on your computer.
Windows key and h	Open the Search charm.
Windows key and i	Open the Settings charm.
Windows key and j	Switch between the main app and snapped app.
Windows key and k	Open the Devices charm.
Windows key and o	Lock the screen orientation (portrait or landscape).
Windows key and q	Open the Search charm to search apps on your computer.
Windows key and w	Open the Search charm to search computer settings controls on your computer.
Windows key and z	Displays the options available in the app.
Windows key and spectacular	Switch input language and keyboard layout.
Windows key, Ctrl, and spacebar	Switch to a previously selected input language and keyboard layout.
Windows key and Tab	Cycles through open apps while displaying them in a vertical sidebar at the left side of the screen.
Windows key, Ctrl, and Tab	Displays the sidebar of open apps and keeps the sidebar on screen even after you release the keys. You can then navigate through open apps using the up/down arrow keys.
Windows key, Shift, and .	Snap an app to the left.
Windows key and .	Cycle through open apps.

NOTE For special shortcut keys available on your computer, see the Quick Start Guide shipped with your computer or see the Setup and Specifications at www.dell.com/support.