How to switch between several background programs in Windows 8

1Win8 background switch you know several kinds of Metro styles in www.2cto.com Win8 that once made many netizens very excited. But after that, a question came out. How should I switch the background program? As we all know, in Win7 we usually switch through the taskbar, and this method seems to have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, all books and websites are introduced in this way. So how can we switch the Win8 Metro style of the taskbar be canceled? Today I will list a few examples for you. Do you know this before?
Figure 1 The fascinating and hateful Win8 1. Alt + TAB features: Metro and the traditional desktop eat-and-switch program, the first thing that comes to mind is the classic Alt + TAB. Don't forget, it is the most famous shortcut for Switching programs in Windows, and Win8 is no exception. Whether it's the familiar Windows 8 traditional desktop or the love-and-hate Metro style, Alt + TAB can easily complete the task. It is worth mentioning that Alt + TAB is highly adaptable. Both common tasks and Metro tasks are within the Failover range. It can be said that it is the best model for switching Win8 tasks. Www.2cto.com
Figure 2 Alt + TAB (traditional desktop)
Figure 3 Alt + TAB (Metro desktop) 2. windows key expertise: Metro exclusive. There are not many people who know how to switch between the Metro start menu and the last Metro program. Most users just use the Win key to quickly bring up the Metro menu. In fact, it also has a hidden function, that is, you can switch back and forth between the last program and the Start Menu. However, this function can only take effect on the Metro interface, so it should be a dedicated tool for Metro users.
Figure 4 magic Windows key 3. Hover the mouse on the left side: a large number of users who know how to use the thumbnail selection program initially appeared to be the Win8 evaluation note of a great god. On the Metro interface, you only need to hover your mouse over the leftmost part of the screen to activate a program thumbnail. After you click it, the program is automatically converted to the foreground. But in fact, this technique also has a hidden function, that is, when we call up the screen thumbnail, scroll the mouse (scroll wheel), then Win8 will cyclically update each open program image, when you switch to a task, click the mouse to complete the task switching process.
Figure 5 How to Use the scroll wheel to change the thumbnail 2Win8 split screen display 4. split-screen display expertise: Netizens with tablet computers using the mouse to simulate Win8 gestures should have experienced this skill for a long time. The difference with Tip 3 is that, the focus of this operation is to drag the thumbnail of the pop-up program directly. However, there are two types of results to be dragged out. One is to overwrite the current screen and direct the program to the foreground. The other is to drag the screen to 1/5 or 4/5, and then the system will automatically activate the screen split. The larger sub-screen will become the main display area to display the working interface. The other is the program switching area, where all opened programs are displayed as thumbnails. However, it should be noted that the small size zone should not be too large, otherwise Win8 will automatically change it into a working desktop, thus losing the function of Switching programs. Www.2cto.com Win8 will automatically divide the screen into two desktops on the left and right. The large size area will be the main display area to display the working interface of the program, and the small size area will become the program switching area, all opened programs are automatically displayed as thumbnails. Click to switch. However, it should be noted that the small size area must be small enough, otherwise it will become a display window and thus lose the function of Switching programs.
Figure 6 result of dragging the mouse
Figure 7 split-screen display result 5. Win + TAB features: Alt + TAB Win + TAB in Win8 sounds familiar, right! It was the world-renowned Flip 3D shortcut when Vista was launched a few years ago. In Win8, the gorgeous 3D effects were lost and replaced by the naked program switching function. After you press the shortcut key, the system will sequentially adjust each opened program to the foreground, but unlike Alt + TAB, the entire switchover is completely automatic and no dialog box will pop up for you to choose from, therefore, I have not been able to take any representative pictures. I hope the above text can be understood directly. Www.2cto.com
Figure 8 How can I directly switch the program to the frontend and write it at the end of Windows + TAB? Is it a little open-minded. In fact, as some guesses on the internet, Win8 is indeed an operating system designed for tablets. In this system, you will find it much easier to use your fingers than to use the mouse, but you also need to know that as a preview version that has not yet been published, it may only show Win8 as a tablet, while the other side is still working slowly. However, being good at summing up render manager is always the most important thing we need to do when we are familiar with an operating system. I hope what we have said today will be helpful to everyone. PS: many netizens cannot find the Win8 shutdown button (or are not used to it). In fact, the simplest way is to use the shortcut key Win + I, and then select the Power button in the right panel. Of course, there is also an ultimate method that has been accompanied by us since the Win98 era to directly press the power of the chassis. Just remember, you can just press it one by one. Never be too honest and never let it go. When the host is forcibly powered off, it's not an error.