Windows 8 & Windows RT tutorial

Learn how to get around your PC

Windows 8 and Windows RT come with new ways of getting around. Many PCs now have touch capabilities, but you can also use the mouse and keyboard that you're familiar with. Getting to know some basic actions can go a long way toward helping you get around your PC quickly and efficiently.

Touch

Watch a video about how to zoom in and out with touch

Zoom

Watch a video about how to open the charms with touch

Charms

Watch a video about how to select an item with touch

Select

Watch a video about how to scroll with touch

Scroll

Watch a video about how to get to the desktop with touch

Desktop

Watch a video about how to get to Start with touch

Start

Zoom in and out

Touch the screen or an item with two or more fingers, and then move your fingers toward each other (pinch) or away from each other (stretch). This will bring items on the screen closer or zoom out so you can see more.

Mouse

Watch a video about how to zoom in and out with a mouse

Zoom

Watch a video about how to open the charms with a mouse

Charms

Watch a video about how to select an item with a mouse

Select

Watch a video about how to get to the desktop with a mouse

Desktop

Watch a video about how to get to Start with a mouse

Start

Zoom in and out

On Start, click the zoom icon Zoom icon in the lower-right corner of Start in the lower-right corner of your screen, or press Ctrl while you rotate the wheel button on your mouse.

Next: 2. Use the charms—Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings