Windows 8's app-switching is different from previous versions of
Windows. To exit a program on the Start screen, refer to the instructions
below.
Tip:
The app on the Start screen does not have a separate
Exit button. When you switch to another app, or move to the Start
screen, the mode is switched to standby mode.
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Switching an app on the Start screen
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 + Tab
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When you press the + Tab keys, a preview screen of the running app on the Start
screen appears on the right side of the screen.
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Whenever you press the key together with
the Tab key, an app is selected. When you deselect the keys, the selected
app becomes active.
[Desktop app does not appear.]
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Ctrl + Tab
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When you press the + Ctrl + Tab keys, the preview screen of the running app
on the Start screen appears in a fixed form.
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When you select an app that you intend to switch to, the selected
app becomes active.
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Switching applications between the Start screen and the
Desktop
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When you press the Alt + Tab keys, the preview screen of the
running apps on the Start screen and in Desktop mode appear in the
center of the screen.
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Whenever you press the Alt key together with the Tab key, an
app is selected. When you deselect the keys, the selected app becomes
active.
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Exiting an app on the task switching screen
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Place the cursor at the left top or bottom edge of the screen
on the Start screen or in Desktop.
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Move up or down the cursor and the running apps preview screen
appears.
Tip:
Press + Ctrl + Tab to
display the running apps preview screen.
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After placing the cursor on the app you want to exit, press
the right mouse button and [Close] button to
exit the app.
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