COMPUTER SHORTCUTS

Generally the following are in use:

1. Keyboard Shortcuts (using Ctrl, Shift and other keys) + Quick letter Commands

2. Mouse right clicks

3. Using F buttons (F1-F12)

4. Hyperlinks

5. Macros

6. ÿ Microsoft sign or autocorrect features

The participants at the meeting each had their own preferences and it was interesting to hear how opinions differed in what was the “smartest” shortcut.

Many seem to prefer Quick Letter Command (really like in the pre-mouse era)

Very few participants knew of the more common F1-12 uses and also of the use of Ctrl+drag and Shift+drag as well as Ctrl+highlight and Shift+ highlight.

Virtually nobody (except the specialists) knew of how to record and use Macros and the use of Hyperlinks to ease access to documents seem nonexistent. (that little globe with a link on it on the menu ruler)

Also the use of keystrokes or F buttons when a mouse dies seem not to be generally known, even if that could be crucial to save ones work. (like Ctrl+S)

The autocorrect features under which one can store special letters or phrases seem not to be used.

I will, in the near future, start to prepare a list of the MOST USEFUL shortcuts for basic users and will for this appeal to everyone to send me hints and advise on good procedures. Please send to ole@international-club-andorra.com