You can perform many tasks by using keyboard shortcuts. The plus sign (“+”) indicates that each key must be pressed simultaneously. For example, Control+z means to press the Control key and the z key simultaneously. If the shortcut keystroke does not contain the plus sign (+), press each key in the order the shortcut states. For example, “Esc m p” means to press and release the Esc (Escape) key, then the m key, and then the p key.
When you use keyboard shortcuts, Caps Lock must be off and, unless otherwise noted, a document window must be active.
The following table lists the terms used for special keys:
Notation |
Press |
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arrow key |
Up, down, right or left arrow keys |
Esc |
The key labeled Esc |
Control |
The key labeled Ctrl or Control |
Alt |
The key labeled Alt |
Shift |
The key labeled Shift |
F2 |
The function key labeled F2. (If you should type F followed by 2, the characters are shown as F 2) |
space |
The space bar |
plus |
The key labeled with a plus sign (+) |
minus or hyphen |
The key labeled with a hyphen (-) |
period |
The key labeled with a period (.) |
comma |
The key labeled with a comma (,) |
zero |
The key labeled with the numeral 0 |
one |
The key labeled with the numeral 1 |
Win |
The key with the Windows logo |
The following table explains the conventions for showing key sequences and key combinations. When an uppercase letter appears in a shortcut, use the Shift key when typing the letter.
When one or more shortcuts accomplish the same action, the shortcuts are separated by commas; for example: Control+n, Shift+Down Arrow. You can use either Control+n or Shift+Down Arrow to accomplish the same action.
Keyboard shortcut sequence |
Action |
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Esc Shift+t r |
Press and release these keys in succession: the Esc key,the uppercase letter T, and the letter r |
Control+e |
Press Control and type the letter e |
Control+ Shift+hyphen |
Press Shift and Control and type a hyphen |
This table shows the result of pressing a function key or pressing a function key and either the Control, Shift, or Alt key simultaneously.
Key |
Function |
Control |
Shift |
Alt |
F1 |
Help |
Align top |
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F2 |
Plain text |
Align middle |
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F3 |
Underline |
Align bottom |
Overline |
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F4 |
Bold |
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Cascade |
Exit |
F5 |
Italic |
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Tile |
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F6 |
Repeat Last Operation |
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F7 |
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|
Point on document window |
|
F8 |
Choose character format by typing |
|
Change dialog box settings to As Is |
|
F9 |
Choose paragraph format by typing |
Transpose characters |
Change dialog box settings to match current text |
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F10 |
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Display context menu |
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The following table lists the terms used for mouse actions.
Instruction |
Action |
Click |
Click the mouse button. |
Right-click |
Click the right mouse button. |
Double-click |
Click the mouse button twice rapidly without moving the mouse. |
Triple-click |
Click the mouse button three times rapidly without moving the mouse. |
Shift-click |
Hold down Shift and click the mouse button. |