ISSN 1939-2834
Vol. 2, No. 15 | April 14, 2008

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In This Issue:

• From the Editor
• TECHNOLOGY: The ABCs of Keyboard Shortcuts
• Next Free Teleseminar on May 15
• Find a Qualified Virtual Assistant Today

From the Editor

Who doesn't love a shortcut here and there? This week's article is some simple nitty gritty from Mary Judge.

To your success!

Danielle Keister
Founder & CVO
Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce

The ABCs of Keyboard Shortcuts

I have always been one who prefers using the keyboard rather than the mouse, but more and more I'm finding alternative ways to do things faster so I can avoid the mouse as much as possible. Constant use of the mouse can lead to Repetitive Strain Injury, and since I am on the computer for most of the day, it is becoming a problem. So, for your benefit as well as mine, I have researched some common (and not so common) keyboard shortcuts to help you along.

Windows Programs Key Combinations

Alt + Mouse Click — Open the Research pane with information on the word or name you clicked on

CTRL + A — Select All

CTRL + B — Bold

CTRL + C — Copy

CTRL + D — Duplicate

CTRL + E — Align Center

CTRL + F — Find

CTRL + G — Go To

CTRL + H — Find & Replace

CTRL + I — Italic

CTRL + K — Insert Hyperlink

CTRL + L — Align Left

CTRL + M — Increase Indent

CTRL + N — New document

CTRL + O — Open

CTRL + P — Print

CTRL + R — Align Right

CTRL + S — Save

CTRL + U — Underline

CTRL + V — Paste

CTRL + W — Close

CTRL + X — Cut

CTRL + Y — Repeat action

CTRL + Z — Undo

CTRL + F6 — Toggle between open documents

F1 — Starts Windows Help

F4 — Repeat your last action, including searching, typing, and formatting

F7 — Run the spell-checker

F12 — Open the Save As dialog

Shift + F4 — Repeat the most recent Find command

Shift + F5 — Jump to the last change you made in the document

General Keyboard-Only Commands

ALT + F4 — Closes the current window

ALT + SPACE — Displays the main Window's System menu (from the System menu; you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the window)

ALT + TAB — Switch to another running program (hold down the ALT key and then press the TAB key to view the task-switching window)

ALT + Underlined Letter in Menu — Opens the menu

CTRL+ESC — Opens the Start menu (use the ARROW keys to select an item)

SHIFT — Press and hold down the SHIFT key while you insert a CD-ROM to bypass the automatic-run feature

SHIFT + DELETE — Bypasses the recycle bin

SHIFT + F10 — Opens a shortcut menu for the selected item (this is the same as right-clicking an object)

RESOURCE: For more information about keyboard shortcuts, take a look here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/126449. You can also create your own using a macro.

About the Author: Mary Judge owns Virtually Working for You and has more than 25 years experience as an administrative professional working for senior management in sales and marketing. Her vast experience allows her to provide a wide range of services to help you effectively operate and manage your administrative business needs. Her top-notch skills in PowerPoint, Excel and Word allow her to provide you with the administrative support that you and your clients need. To find out more about Mary's services, visit her website at http://www.VirtuallyWorkingForYou.com

Next FREE Teleseminar: May 15 with "Life on Track" Coach Cari Vollmer

We won't be having a teleseminar in April as the VACOC members will be celebrating another fabulous year of business growth and accomplishments at their annual anniversary party.

But save the date for Thursday, May 15, when the teleseminars resume with "Life on Track" coach Cari Vollmer. "See" you then!

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