If you’ve downloaded the Windows 8 Consumer Preview and are running with it then you might appreciate this new “Getting Around in Windows 8” post on the Windows Experience Blog.

There’s a bunch of guidance in there but one of the best bits is the keyboard guide which you can download in PDF or XPS format.

I knew a few of those keys but just learnt a few more and I’d print it out and stick it by my monitor if only I hadn’t run out of paper in this printer

The most common shortcuts I’m using right now;

• Windows + Q
• Windows + C
• Windows + X
• Windows + D
• Windows + R

but I’m finding that on my slate device I’m developing a triple-mode input routine where I mouse for some things, type for others and touch the screen for some more depending on what feels best/easiest at the time.

On my laptop without touch I find that I do a similar thing but occasionally stab the screen with my finger and then remember where I am

Enjoy.