How do I downgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 7 on my x240?

I have a new Thinkpad x240 that came with Windows 8.  I hate it.  It makes doing what I bought the machine for more difficult than it is in Windows 7.  I want to downgrade (in my opinion, it is an upgrade, but never mind).  How do I do this?  There is lots of advice on "how to" with other systems but I don't want to assume the same exact steps apply as I don't have the technical know-how to get myself out of trouble if something doesn't work as expected.  Can anyone point me in the right direction to find what I need to do?  Thanks!

You can't. You can only install the current version of iOS. Downgrading is not supported.

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