Windows 8 shortcuts in VMWare Fusion (OS X)

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Windows 8 has a whole array of shortcuts linked to the Windows key, a list of which can be found here. Some of these can be accessed by VMWare Fusion straight out of the box:

  • switching between the Start screen and your current app (for which you use the Cmd key) 
  • going direct to the Desktop (Cmd + D)
  • opening the Settings menu (Cmd + I) 

But many of the useful ones like Cmd + C (Charms menu) and Cmd + X (Simple Start menu) do not work with VMWare Fusion's default settings. Do not despair, go instead to

VMware Fusion > Preferences > Keyboard & Mouse > Key Mappings

Here you simply click on the drop down selection bar that reads "Profile - Default" at the top of the dialog box, and choose "Windows 8 Profile". You can now access Windows key shortcuts by press Shift + Cmd + the same key as Windows users.

For more advanced options follow the guide that can be found here.

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