How do I Sleep, Restart, or Shut down Windows 8?

Windows 8.1

With the Windows 8.1 on the Start Screen in the top-right corner of the screen is a power button that allows you to Sleep, Shut

down, and Restart.
Clicking this icon or pressing your finger on this icon gives you the options shown in the picture.

Windows 8

With the initial release of Windows 8 yo Sleep, Restart, or Shut down follow the steps below.

1. Move the mouse to the right-hand side of the screen or press the Windows key + C to open the Charms.


2. In the Charms menu click Settings.
3. Click the Power icon and select either Sleep, Shut down or Restart.