You can search apps, files, or settings on the charms, and then start your desired apps, files, or settings.
To search and start them, open the charms, select the Search charm, and follow these steps. To open the charms, see Opening the Charms.
Enter a keyword in the search box.
Select Apps, Settings, or Files to narrow the search result.
Select your desired app or file.
Hint
When you open the Search charm with certain Windows Store apps running, you can search from within the running apps.
If no apps are running, you can also search from within the apps by selecting Apps below the search box in step 2.