20 Useful Windows 8.1 Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut keys or keyboard accelerators is one of the ways to improve the speed of interaction with computer applications. Shortcut keys may consist of one or more keys that have been predefined in program to perform such as copy, cut, edit, symbol and etc. Those users who like to improve the speed up of productivity in Windows 8.1 without a mouse, can check the below for shortcut keys list.

Here is the list of shortcuts which you could try in Windows 8.1 to increase productivity:

1. Hold the Windows key and press D to show and hide the desktop.
2. Hold the Windows key and press X to pull up the Quick Link menu.
3. Hold the Windows key and press E to launches File Explorer both from the Desktop and the Start screen.
4. Hold the Windows key and press R to launches the Run dialog that you can use to run programs or commands.
5. Press Control, Shift and Esc together to open Task Manager.
6. Hold the Windows key and press X and down arrow to open the Mobility Center.
7. Internet Explorer 11 or Chrome, hold Ctrl and Press T to open a new browser tab.
8. In Internet Explorer 11 or Chrome, hold Ctrl and press Tab to switch between tabs.
9. Hold Ctrl and scroll the mouse wheel up or down to zoom in or out.
10. Press the Windows key and simply begin typing in order to search through your PC to for any files, folders, programs, settings or menus.
11. Hold the Windows key and press down arrow in order to close a Modern UI app.
12. Hold the Windows key and press Tab to open Task Switcher.
13. Hold the Windows key and press L to locks your Windows 8.1 PC or device and takes you to the Lock screen.
14. Hold the Windows key and press H to launches the Share charm.
15. Hold the Windows key and press K to displays the devise charm.
16. Hold Alt and press Tab to switch between all open apps, including those in the Modern and desktop UIs.
17. Hold the Windows key and press F1 to launches the Windows Help and Support documentation provided by Microsoft.
18. Press the Windows key, Shift and Tab together to scroll through open Modern UI apps backwards.
19. Hold the Windows Key and press P to select a display presentation mode.
20. Hold the Windows key and press Spacebar to choose a keyboard language and pick a different keyboard layout.

Update: Full List Of Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts (Accelerator Keys or Hotkeys)