Answer by Wenfang Du for Is there a Windows 8 shortcut to display the taskbar?
You can use the following AutoHotkey script to toggle the taskbar with Win+J, be sure to turn on "Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode" first:#IfWinActive ahk_class Shell_TrayWnd #j::Send...
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If all you're trying to do is obtain visual access to the taskbar, then using any shortcut that focuses a specific item on your taskbar should also fulfill that purpose, e.g., Win+B for the...
View ArticleAnswer by AnthonyVO for Is there a Windows 8 shortcut to display the taskbar?
Johan's answer lead me in the right direction.Two methods that work but not always reliably for me.Assuming that the taskbar is at the bottom, find an open area of the desktop and swipe down. You...
View ArticleAnswer by Johan for Is there a Windows 8 shortcut to display the taskbar?
I found another trick for those using "tablet mode" without access to the keyboard:Touch a free space on the desktop and drag quickly past the end of the screen where your taskbar is located (hidden)...
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You can press Alt+Esc (or Alt+Shift+Esc to reverse) to switch between windows (which also brings the taskbar to the foreground).If you're using an external monitor, this combination only displays the...
View ArticleAnswer by 1024admin for Is there a Windows 8 shortcut to display the taskbar?
Ctrl +Shift +Esc on Windows 8 only open the taskmanager for me. But you can do Ctrl+1orCtrl+2 etc to show application from the taskbar (bring back or open apps). 1 is for the first app on the taskbar...
View ArticleAnswer by Guy Thomas for Is there a Windows 8 shortcut to display the taskbar?
I find that Ctrl+Shift+Esc works a treat.Not only does this combination open the Task Manager, but it also brings it to the foreground when hidden, and at the same tab that you last used it.
View ArticleAnswer by Tamara Wijsman for Is there a Windows 8 shortcut to display the...
Either hover it, or press WIN+T to activate the current application on the task bar.There also doesn't seem a quick way to access the lock screen information,I bet they might facilitate accessing the...
View ArticleIs there a Windows 8 shortcut to display the taskbar?
In Windows 7, Win can be used to raise an auto-hidden taskbar. In Windows 8, Win overwrites the entire screen with the Start Screen.Is there a keyboard shortcut in Windows 8 to display the Taskbar once...
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