Save time with quick computer shortcuts

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Save time with quick computer shortcuts. If you're looking to work more efficiently in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Internet Explorer, the key is using programmed shortcuts.

Driving around your desktop

To... Select a file/folder/icon Use this shortcut

Type 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/folder -
F3



Rename a file/folder -
Select the file/folder, click F2, and then re-type the name




Find out when file/folder was created, by whom, and how big it is -
Select the file, right-click, and then click Properties


Display the Start menu -
Ctrl + Esc



Create a shortcut on your desktop to your favorite file/folder -
Drag the file/folder icon to your desktop or right click your mouse then create shortcut - desktop.
 
 
Expediting Internet Explorer
 
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.





Working with Word
Select text -
Shift + Right Arrow, Left Arrow, Up Arrow, or Down Arrow to highlight text




Copy selected text
Ctrl + C


Cut selected text

Ctrl + X


Paste selected text

Ctrl + V


Undo your last action

Ctrl + Z


Select all the text within your document

Ctrl + A


Bold text

Ctrl + B


Italicize text

Ctrl + I



Underline

Ctrl + U


Decrease font size

Ctrl + Shift + <


Increase font size

Ctrl + Shift + >


Change font

Ctrl + Shift + F, then use the arrow keys to reach the new font


Change font size

Ctrl + Shift + P, then use the arrow keys to reach the new font size


Create page break

Ctrl + Enter


Create new document

Ctrl + N


Open My Documents window

Ctrl + O


Close a document

Ctrl + W


Save a document

Ctrl + S


Print a document

Ctrl + P


Preview what you're about to print

Alt + Ctrl + I



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