pasting below is list of windows8 shortcut keys, please forgive me if it's posted twice, New Windows 8 Shortcut Keys
There might be a couple of new keys that aren’t included in this list, but as far as we know, these are the most important ones. list of 16 items • Windows key – brings up the Metro start screen. You can start typing to search for an app, just like the Win7 start menu. • Win + D – brings up the old Windows desktop. • Win + C – brings up the Charms menu, where you can search, share, and change settings. • Win + I – opens the Settings panel, where you can change settings for the current app, change volume, wireless networks, shut down, or adjust the brightness. • Win + Z – opens the App Bar for the current Metro application. • Win + H – opens the Metro Share panel. • Win + Q – brings up the Metro App Search screen. • Win + W – brings up the Metro Settings search screen. • Win + F – brings up the Metro File search screen. • Win + K – opens the Devices panel (for connecting to a projector or some other device) • Win + , (comma) – Aero Peek at the desktop. • Win + . (period) – Snaps the current Metro application to one side of the screen. (Right side) • Win + Shift + . (period) – Snaps the current Metro application to the other side of the screen. (Left side) • Win + J – switches focus between snapped Metro applications. • Win + Page Up / Down – moves the current app to the other monitor. • Win + Tab – opens the Metro application switcher menu, switches between applications. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
