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

Charms

Select

Scroll

Desktop

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

Charms

Select

Desktop

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