Windows 8: Read version number of apps

You can easily read out the version number of a Windows 8 app. The way leads through the Charms menu.

Windows 8: Read the version number of Windows apps

1. Press the "Windows" key on your keyboard to switch to the Metro interface.
2. Click on the app you want to open so that the application starts.
3. If you move the mouse into the upper right corner of the screen, the Charm Bar opens. Select the "Settings" item below.
4. At the top right you will find the "Info" option (see picture). There you can see the version number under the name of the app.

This practical tip tells you what you have to do to use Internet Explorer with a Metro look.