Windows 8/8.1 Tip Sheet

The simple
version
Swipe down from the top across the
whole screen to close an app
Swipe in from
the left to switch
between apps
Swipe in from
the right for the
charms bar
Swipe in, then
back out, to see
all running apps
Swipe up from the
bottom for app options
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The simple
version
Easiest way to close an app is Alt + F4
Mouse to the
top right corner
(or bottom right
corner) for the
charms bar
Mouse to the
top left corner to
switch between
apps.
Then down
slightly for all
open apps
Right-click anywhere on an app background for
app options
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