Microsoft Surface

No matter where you are in Windows, the charms help you do the things you do most often, like search, share links and photos, connect devices, and change settings. What you can do with the charms can change depending on if you're on the Start screen or using an app, so start exploring.

The five charms—Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings—provide shortcuts to common tasks and are always available on the right side of your screen. Here’s how to open them:

Touch: Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then tap the one you want.
Mouse: Move the mouse pointer into the upper or lower-right corner of the screen, then click the charm you want.
Keyboard: Press a charm key on Touch Cover and Type Cover.

	Search. Search for anything. You can search just the app you're in (like finding a specific message in Mail), search another app (look up something on the Internet), or you can search your Surface for an app, setting, or file. For more info, see Find everything you need.
	Share. Share files and info with people you know or send info to another app, without leaving the app you're in. You can email photos to your mom, update your Facebook status, or send a link to your note–taking app. For more info, see Share photos, links, and more.
	Start. Go to the Start screen. Or if you're already on Start, this charm takes you to the last app you were in.
	Devices. Use all of the devices that are connected to your Surface, both wired and wireless. You can print from an app or stream movies to your TV.
	Settings. Change settings for apps and your Surface. You'll find settings, help, and info for the app you're in, plus common PC settings—network connection, volume, brightness, notifications, power, and keyboard. For more info, see Customize Surface and app settings.

Charms: Search, share, start, devices, and settings

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