Hotkeys in Windows 8 are shortcuts that allow you to perform several Operating System functions in a simple manner.
Addictivetips have come up with 30 shortcuts/hotkeys for Windows 8.
Here are the shortcuts/hotkeys for Windows 8.
1.Win + Print Screen – Take Screenshot (Saves as PNG in Pictures Library)
2.Win + C – Open Charms Bar
3.Win + Tab – Open Switch List
4.Win + Q – Open Global Search
5.Win + W – Search Within System Settings (Allows you to search directly within System Settings)
6.Win + F – Search Within Files (Allows you to search directly within Files)
7.Win + Z – Access Options of Metro Apps (Can also be accessed by right-clicking on an empty space)
8.Win + I – Open Settings Menu
9.Win + P – Open Second Screen/ Projector Settings (For dual monitor setup)
10.Win + H – Go to Share Settings Pane (Lists sharing options relative to currently running app)
11.Win + K – Open Devices Settings Pane (Lists currently connected devices)
12.Win + X – Open System Utility Settings Menu in bottom-left corner.
13.Win + T – Preview Opened Windows in Taskbar (Brings up the window thumbnail from taskbar one by one)
14.Win + U – Open Ease of Access Center
15.Win + E – Open Windows Explorer
16.Win + R – Open Run Dialogue Box
17.Win + Pause – Open System Properties Window
18.Win + Enter – Open Windows Narrator
19.Win + Shift + . – Snap Application to Right Side (Toggles between Right side, Left side and Full Screen)
20.Win + . – Snap Application to Left Side
21.Win + , – Peek at Desktop (Aero Peek)
22.Win + D – Go to Desktop
23.Win + M – Minimize All Applications
24.Win + B – Go Back to Desktop
25.Win + J – Switches focus between snapped Metro applications
26.Win + L – Lock Screen
27.Win + Page Up/ Page Down – Switch Primary & Secondary Monitors (Dual Display)
28.Ctrl + Mouse Scroll (In Start Screen) – Tile Zoom Toggle
29.Ctrl + Mouse Scroll (In Desktop) – Change Desktop Icon Size
30.Ctrl + Shift+ N – Create New Folder in Current Directory
