Running, Standing by and Exiting Apps
Running
An app which is not added on the Start screen or Desktop may be run using the following method:
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Click the [
] icon on the left bottom on the Start screen.
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When the list of all apps appears, select an app to run on the screen.
Using Search in the Start screen or Charms, you can run the app.
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When you press [
] + [Q] keys, the Search menu is run immediately.
Switching to Standby Mode
Windows Store apps can switch the app to the standby mode to switch and use the app rapidly.
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If you move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the running app, the title bar appears.
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When the title bar appears, click the [
] icon at the top-right to switch to standby mode.
You can switch to standby mode by dragging the app from the top center of the screen to the bottom.
Exiting
Windows Store apps, unlike the Desktop apps, can be terminated using the following method:
If not in use, Windows Store apps are automatically switched to standby mode.
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If you move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the running app, the title bar appears.
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When the title bar appears, click the [
] icon at the top-right to close the
app.
If you drag the app from the top center of the screen to the bottom, 2 seconds later the app will close as it rotates halfway.
