Microsoft SURFACE RT - Keyboard shortcuts

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Keyboard shortcuts
The following table contains new keyboard shortcuts that you can use to get around Windows.
Press this key
To do this
Windows logo key +start typing
Search your PC.
Windows logo key +C
Open the charms.
In an app, open the commands for the app.
Windows logo key +F
Open the Search charm to search files.
Windows logo key +H
Open the Share charm.
Windows logo key +I
Open the Settings charm.
Windows logo key +J
Switch the main app and snapped app.
Windows logo key +K
Open the Devices charm.
Windows logo key +O
Lock the screen orientation (portrait or landscape).
Windows logo key +Q
Open the Search charm to search apps.
Windows logo key +W
Open the Search charm to search settings.
Windows logo key +Z
Show the commands available in the app.
Windows logo key +Tab
Cycle through open apps (except desktop apps). Use
Alt+Tab to switch between all open apps.
Windows logo key +Shift+period (.)
Snaps an app to the left.
Windows logo key +period (.)
Snaps an app to the right.
For additional shortcuts, see Keyboard shortcuts and Mouse and keyboard: what's new in Windows on
Windows.com.