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Keyboard Shortcut to Switch to the Desktop Background
What are the new shortcuts for Windows 8?

The Windows key is a shortcut to Metro. Is there an equivalent type shortcut to show your desktop?

If not, is there some way I can set this up?

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Windows+D will show your desktop

Canadian Luke
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    Oh man ... something tells me this is probably a shortcut that's been around a while. I've just never needed it as much as I do with getting out of Metro. – Vian Esterhuizen Oct 25 '12 at 23:54
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Unless I'm misunderstanding the question, the Windows key will toggle between the Start Screen and your desktop as well.

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  • I was looking for straight to Desktop. The Windows key just toggles Metro on and off (to the last thing you had open). – Vian Esterhuizen Oct 26 '12 at 00:02
  • Got it :) Thanks for clarifying for me. Just in case it's helpful, here's a link to almost any shortcut you might ever need... [link](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/126449?wa=wsignin1.0) – Launa Oct 26 '12 at 00:11