April 12, 2010

computer shortcut

Driving around your desktop

To...Use this shortcut
Select a file/folder/iconType the first letter of the file. If you have several files starting with the same letter, continue hitting the letter key until your cursor lands on the file or folder you want.
Search for a file/folderF3
Rename a file/folderSelect the file/folder, click F2, and then re-type the name
Find out when the file or folder was created, by whom, and how big it isSelect the file, right-click, and then click Properties
Display the Start menuCtrl + Esc
Create a shortcut on your desktop to your favorite file/folderDrag the file/folder icon to your desktop
Scroll between open itemsAlt + Tab, then hold down Alt while clicking Tab to reach the desired file or program

Working with Word

To...Use this shortcut
Select textShift + Right Arrow, Left Arrow, Up Arrow, or Down Arrow to highlight text
Copy selected textCtrl + C
Cut selected textCtrl + X
Paste selected textCtrl + V
Undo your last actionCtrl + Z
Select all the text within your documentCtrl + A
Bold textCtrl + B
Italicize textCtrl + I
UnderlineCtrl + U
Decrease font sizeCtrl + Shift + <
Increase font sizeCtrl + Shift + >
Change fontCtrl + Shift + F, then use the arrow keys to reach the new font
Change font sizeCtrl + Shift + P, then use the arrow keys to reach the new font size
Create page breakCtrl + Enter
Create new documentCtrl + N
Open My Documents windowCtrl + O
Close a documentCtrl + W
Save a documentCtrl + S
Print a documentCtrl + P
Preview what you're about to printAlt + Ctrl + I

Accelerating Excel

To...Use this shortcut
Move right to left, cell by cellTab
Move up and down, cell by cellEnter
Erase data in current cellBackspace
Return to the beginning of the rowHome
Enter the dateCtrl + ; (semicolon)
Enter the timeCtrl + Shift + : (colon)
Start a formula= (equal sign)
Check the spelling of titles or words within the cellsF7
Find out about the style within the cellALT + ' (apostrophe)
Display the Format Cells dialog boxCtrl + 1
Apply the general number formatCtrl + Shift + ~
Turn numbers into dollarsCtrl + Shift + $
Make numbers a percentageCtrl + Shift + %
Apply a borderCtrl + Shift + &

Expediting Internet Explorer

To...Use this shortcut
Add sites to your Favorites
  • Go to the site.
  • Hit Ctrl + D to add to your Favorites.
  • Select Favorites and then Add to Favorites to create a separate folder for the site or to add it to a list already formed.
Select a home page
  • Go to the Web page that you would like to make your home page.
  • Open the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
  • Under Home page, click Use Current.
Use the History function if you visit a few select sites constantly
  • Select the History button on your top navigation (a green arrow on a clock face).
  • Select the site that you would like and double-click.
  • If the History button is not visible, go to the View menu, select Explorer Bar, and then click History to access.
Customize your toolbar to the tools you use most frequently
  • Right-click your top navigation.
  • Select the icons that you use or go to the View menu, select Toolbars, and then click Customize.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/organization/compshortcuts.aspx

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