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Desktop
Charms
with the Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 operating system. Whether you are a
Devices
new computer user or are simply new to Windows 8.1, we are confident
The Windows 8.1 desktop is similar in appearance and function to the
The charms enable you to navigate throughout Windows 8.1, perform
Interact with devices connected to your computer.

that you find this information helpful now and in the future.
desktop in earlier Windows versions. You can run traditional Windows
searches, access settings, share files, and so on. You can open the
programs, manage files, and access Control Panel settings on the
charms from the Start screen, desktop, or any other workspace.
Contents
desktop. Functions, such as search and navigation to programs and

Settings

settings, which were on the Start menu of Windows 7 and earlier
• Start screen
versions are now provided by the charms in Windows 8.1. See
Customize your computer settings.
• Desktop
“Charms” later in this document for details.
Getting Started with
• Charms
• Touch gestures and mouse controls

• More Windows 8.1 tips
Windows 8.1
Start screen

The Start screen is a simplified interface optimized for touch screens,
but equally usable with a mouse or other pointing device. Each tile on
the Start screen is associated with an app, Web site, playlist, person, or

whatever else you find important. Some tiles are animated to show you

the latest information, such as status updates or weather forecasts.
To open the charms, do one of the fol owing:


• Mouse: Move the pointer to the top-right corner or bottom-right
corner of the screen.
• Touch: Swipe in from the right edge of the screen.

• Keyboard: Press the Windows logo key + C.
The desktop provides the fol owing components:

The following sections describe the navigation functions supported on
Windows Start-screen control: This control is located at the
both the desktop and the Start screen or apps.
bottom-left corner of the screen. Tap or click this control to get

to the Start screen.
Taskbar: This component is located at the bottom of the
Search

screen, next to the Windows Start-screen control. It contains
shortcuts to the Internet Explorer® Web browser and File
Search for available apps, settings, and files.
Explorer application. You can pin additional shortcuts to the
taskbar. The taskbar also displays icons for open desktop


programs.
Share

You can do the following on the Start screen:
Toolbar: This component is located at the bottom of the
Share files, Web links, and other items with others. Full support is
screen near the right edge. It contains shortcuts to certain

limited to Windows Store apps. To share an item, open a Windows
• To open the associated app or function, tap or click the tile.
tools, features, and settings.
• To get to the Apps screen, slide up from the middle of the screen,
Store app, select the item you want to share, open the charms, and then
or click the down arrow near the bottom-left corner of the
Desktop area: This is the largest area of the screen and is
tap or click Share.
Windows 8.1 Support Center @ Lenovo
where you can add icons as shortcuts to your programs and
screen.
arrange the icons to your preference. You also can customize
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• To get to the desktop, tap or click the desktop tile.
the appearance of your desktop.
Start
Toggle among the Start screen, desktop, and an open app.

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