You can use the following shortcut keys in the Windows 8 Start Toggle between the Start screen and the last-opened Windows Store app or the desktop. Switch to the desktop and launch the “nth” application in the taskbar. For example, launches whichever application is first in the list, from left to right. Switch to the desktop and set the focus to the tray notification area. Display the charms and time/date/notification/battery overlay. Switch to the desktop and toggle Show Desktop (hides/shows any applications and other windows). Switch to the desktop and launch Windows Explorer with the Computer tab displayed. Search.
