In part 2 of “What the F-key?” we'll be covering Function Keys F5 through F8. Some useful ideas here for function keys, folks! Just to recap let's discuss what F-keys are used for:
Function keys have many, many uses, some of which are specific to the program that's running at the time. They're mainly used as shortcuts or in conjunction with the CTRL, ALT, and Shift keys, which I'll cover in a later article.
Continuing on, here are the basics of function keys F5 – F8.
F5 – Refresh key. Use this key to reload a web page or refresh your desktop. This is a good one for both the Internet (good for Ebay bid battles) and apparent computer freezes which you can read about here
F6 – Cycles the cursor from field to field in the active program. In MS Word you can use this F-key to go to the next pane or frame.
F7 – This F-key is program-specific. Experiment in different programs to see what it can do, but remember to save your work first!
F8 – This key is used to boot Windows in Safe Mode. Read about Safe Mode here.
What is "Safe mode"?
Safe mode is a Windows maintenance mode where only the bare minimum of drivers are loaded. You don't have access to CD ROMs, printers, or other non-essential devices. t's helpful to use this mode when you are having problems with your PC. For example, maybe you just installed an awesome new video card, but in all the excitement loaded the wrong driver for it This in turn caused your video display under windows to be non-existant. If you go into Safe mode, you can fix it.
I also use it to help find problems with programs. If I get lots of "illegal operation" messages, I try running the program in safe mode to see if the program itself is the problem. If the program runs fine in safe mode, I can assume I have another program or driver that's interfering with the program's operation and causing the error. (Note that not all software runs in Safe mode - especially more robust programs, but it's still worth a shot).
To get to Safe mode, press the F8 key when Windows starts to boot. You have to do this BEFORE you see the first "Windows" screen. I start tapping away at mine when as soon as I get by the BIOS startup screen or the manufacturer's splash screen. Experiment and you'll get it.
Do you have any keyboard shortcuts for the Internet Explorer Favorites Center?
Internet Explorer has something called the Favorites Center
That means that these Favorites Center shortcuts will add to your repertoire and your browsing prowess will be upgraded,
Ctrl + I – Open Favorites
Ctrl + Shift + I – Open Favorites in pinned mode
Ctrl + B – Organize Favorites
Ctrl + D – Add current page to Favorites
Ctrl + J – Open Feeds (For RSS Feeds)
Ctrl + Shift + J – Open Feeds in pinned mode
Ctrl + H – Open History
Ctrl + Shift + H – Open History in pinned mode
General MS Office Shortcuts:
Ctrl + Shift + C : Copies only formatting.
Ctrl + Shift + V : Pastes only formatting.
Ctrl + Spacebar : Removes formatting of selected text
(except in Excel).
Word:
Home : Moves cursor to the beginning of the current line.
Ctrl + Home : Moves cursor to the beginning of the document.
End : Moves cursor to the end of the current line.
Ctrl + End : Moves cursor to the end of the document.
Page Up : Moves the document up one screen length.
Ctrl + Page Up : Moves the document up one page.
Page Down : Moves the document down one screen length.
Ctrl + Page Down : Moves the document down one page.
Excel:
Home : Moves cell selection to column A of current row.
Ctrl + Home : Moves cell selection to cell A1.
Ctrl + End : Moves cell selection to bottom right corner of used portion of the worksheet.
End then Up Arrow : Moves cell selection to the first row of the worksheet.
End then Down Arrow : Moves cell selection to the last row of the worksheet.
End then Left Arrow : Moves cell selection to the first column of the worksheet.
End then Right Arrow : Moves cell selection to the last column of the worksheet.
Outlook:
Ctrl + Shift + M : Creates a new message from any Outlook view.
Ctrl + Shift + A : Creates a new sppointment from any Outlook view.
In Calendar View:
Alt + 0 : Dispalys 10 days on the calendar.
Alt + 1 : Dispalys 1 day on the calendar.
Alt + 2 : Dispalys 2 days on the calendar.
Alt + 3 : Dispalys 3 days on the calendar.
... continues on to Alt + 9
Office 2007 SmartArt:
Alt + Right Arrow : Rotates the selected shape to the right.
Alt + Left Arrow : Rotates the selected shape to the left.
Ctrl + either of the above combinations : Increases or decreases the size of the selected shape(s) in smaller increments.
Tab : Moves the selection to the next shape.
Shift + Tab : Moves the selection to the previous shape.
Enter : Edit text in the selected shape.
F2 : Edit text in the selected shape.
Windows Key Shortcuts for Win 7
Here are 11 Windows key shortcuts that will start you off on the right foot with Microsoft's new operating system.
Win + Up Arrow – Maximize
Win + Down Arrow – Minimize
Win + Left Arrow – Snap to Left
Win + Right Arrow – Snap to Right (see a pattern here?)
Win + Home – Restore or minimize all other windows
Win + T – Press once to focus the first taskbar entry; press again to cycle through taskbar entries
Win + Space Bar (hold) – Peek at the desktop
Win + G – Bring gadgets forward to the top
Win + any number key (1-9) - Open a program on the taskbar. (The number corresponds to the pinned program's location.)
Win + + (plug sign) - Zoom in
Win + - (minus sign) - Zoom Out
Windows 7 win key shortcuts
Win + Pause - Displays the System Control Panel applet.
Win + E - Opens Windows Explorer with Computer selected.
Win + F - Opens a Search window for finding files or folders.
Win + Ctrl + F -Opens a Search window for finding computers on a network.
Win + L - Locks your computer or switches users.
Win + M - Minimizes all windows.
Win + Shift + M - Restores minimized windows.
Win + P - Chooses a presentation display mode.
Win + R - Opens the Run dialog box.
Win + U - Opens the Ease of Access Center (Utility Manager in XP).
Win + X - Opens the Windows Mobility Center (which isn’t installed by default on desktop PCs).
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