Computer Tips

CLOSING A WINDOW FROM THE KEYBOARD

Press the Alt and function F4 keys

STARTING WINDOWS IN SAFE MODE

To start Windows in safe mode press function key F8 at about one second intervals while booting up the computer.

RIGHT-HAND MOUSE BUTTON

While pointing at an object on the screen click the right -hand mouse button. A menu will appear giving functions you can use by clicking the function.

WORD TUTORIAL

To help you with Word 2000 the following link goes to a useful tutorial.

http://www.bcschools.net/staff/WordHelp.htm

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TUTORIALS

If you are using Adobe Photoshop The following link goes to useful tutorials

http://www.good-tutorials.com/

BASIC SHORTCUT KEYS

Below is a listing of shortcut keys that will work with almost all WINDOWS software programs. It is highly recommended that all users keep a good reference of these short cut keys and/or try to memorize them. Doing so will dramatically increase your productivity. Shortcut Keys Description :
Alt + F File menu options in current program.
Alt + E Edit options in current program
F1 Universal Help in 90% of Windows programs.
Ctrl + A Select all text.
Ctrl + X Cut selected item.
Shift + Del Cut selected item.
Ctrl + C Copy selected item.
Ctrl + Ins Copy selected item
Ctrl + V Paste
Shift + Ins Paste
Home Goes to beginning of current line.
Ctrl + Home Goes to beginning of document.
End Goes to end of current line.
Ctrl + End Goes to end of document.
Shift + Home Highlights from current position to beginning of line.
Shift + End Highlights from current position to end of line.
Ctrl + Left arrow Moves one word to the left at a time.
Ctrl + Right arrow Moves one word to the right at a time.

QUICKLY OPEN SYSTEM PROPERTIES WINDOW

Quickly open the system properties window by holding down the ALT key and double clicking My Computer.

INCREASE VIEWING AREA IN INTERNET EXPLORER

To increase the viewing area in Internet Explorer press function key F11. To restore the screen to normal press F11 again.

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