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I have no issues in using the Start Menu with keyboard only. Press Win key to open it, press down arrow once to select your username on top left. Now down / up arrow to move on the left pane, Enter to select, right arrow to move over to Start (right pane).
Totally usable completely without mouse.
That's much harder work than typing "<WinKey>Notepad" or whatever in Windows 8.1.
For one thing I can do that without needing to wait for the screen to update.
I think on your method I'd need to look at the screen to see how many times to click the arrows (which will vary from computer to computer) but 'Notepad' is always spelt the same on every one regardless of what software is installed.
Thanks, Kari. Actually WinKey then Up arrow then Enter opens All apps section and, yes those keys you listed work there. I'm speaking in the tile section equivalent to the Start screen is what I should have stated. Much better in 8.1 IMO.
To add, a lot more shortcut keys in 8.1 than in any other OS, including 10.
Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcut Keys List
Keyboard shortcuts - Windows Help
When in the last link > Keyboard shortcuts in Windows > New keyboard shortcuts > to see 10's
Really David? Windows 10 is not as good as Windows 8.1 because in Windows 8.1 you only need to press the Win key and type Notepad, whereas in Windows 10 you need to press Win + R and type Notepad? That extra key press, R with Win key to be able to type in to Run dialog is too much?
You need to press up or down arrow in Start Menu to get the keyboard controls but then one press of right arrow takes you to the right pane, the Start and you can use arrow keys to select items. How difficult that really is?