Post by Admin on Jun 28, 2016 8:38:59 GMT -9
Using Sticky Keys
If you often use some files or commands, keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time by putting them right at your fingertips. Keyboard shortcuts can be very convenient however, some of them require you to hold down three keys at a time.
If you want to use a keyboard shortcut but find it difficult to hold down two or three keys at the same time, StickyKeys feature will make it easier for you. When a shortcut requires a key combination, the StickyKeys will let you press a key (such as SHIFT, CTRL, or ALT) and keep it active until you press another key. StickyKeys is also helpful when you want to type uppercase letters without holding down SHIFT while you press each letter key.
How to activate StickyKeys:
1. Press the SHIFT key five times. A dialog box will open with instructions on how to set up the StickyKeys feature.
2. Click OK. An icon (a group of squares) will appear in the notification area. After you enable StickyKeys, you can press and release the SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, or Windows logo key, and the key will be held down for you until you press the next key.
For example, to type a capital A, you could press and release SHIFT, and then press and release the A key.
Note: To turn off StickyKeys, press the SHIFT key five times, and then click Cancel in the StickyKeys dialog box.
Using Sticky Notes
Almost everyone is familiar with sticky notes - the colored notes/reminders that you stick to walls, computer screens, and sometimes even someone's back. There is a digital version you can use, which can make things neater and probably save a few trees. Much like a real note, you can even format your Sticky Notes by selecting text and using a variety of different keyboard shortcuts. But first, if you have never used Sticky Notes, here's how to access it on your computer.
Windows 7
In Windows 7, you can access Sticky Notes by clicking the Windows button at the bottom left of your screen, clicking All Programs, clicking on Accessories and then you should see Sticky Notes.
Windows Vista
The sticky notes application in Windows Vista is actually implemented as a gadget for the Windows Sidebar, so to add it, you'll want to right-click anywhere on the sidebar or on the tray icon and choose "Add Gadgets", then select the Notes icon on the menu, and drag it over to the sidebar. Notes will sit in the Sidebar or you can drag them to the desktop where they will be larger and easier to read and edit if needed.
Here are the shortcuts you can use to format your text:
• Bold: CTRL+B Italics: CTRL+I
• Underline: CTRL+U Strikethrough: CTRL+T
• Increase size of text: CTRL+SHIFT+>
• Decrease size of text: CTRL+SHIFT+<
• Bullet List: CTRL+SHIFT+L
• Numbered List: CTRL+SHIFT+L (do this twice)
• Alphabetical List: CTRL+SHIFT+L (do this three times)
If you want to change the color of your Sticky Note, simply right-click on it and select the color of your liking.
If you often use some files or commands, keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time by putting them right at your fingertips. Keyboard shortcuts can be very convenient however, some of them require you to hold down three keys at a time.
If you want to use a keyboard shortcut but find it difficult to hold down two or three keys at the same time, StickyKeys feature will make it easier for you. When a shortcut requires a key combination, the StickyKeys will let you press a key (such as SHIFT, CTRL, or ALT) and keep it active until you press another key. StickyKeys is also helpful when you want to type uppercase letters without holding down SHIFT while you press each letter key.
How to activate StickyKeys:
1. Press the SHIFT key five times. A dialog box will open with instructions on how to set up the StickyKeys feature.
2. Click OK. An icon (a group of squares) will appear in the notification area. After you enable StickyKeys, you can press and release the SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, or Windows logo key, and the key will be held down for you until you press the next key.
For example, to type a capital A, you could press and release SHIFT, and then press and release the A key.
Note: To turn off StickyKeys, press the SHIFT key five times, and then click Cancel in the StickyKeys dialog box.
Using Sticky Notes
Almost everyone is familiar with sticky notes - the colored notes/reminders that you stick to walls, computer screens, and sometimes even someone's back. There is a digital version you can use, which can make things neater and probably save a few trees. Much like a real note, you can even format your Sticky Notes by selecting text and using a variety of different keyboard shortcuts. But first, if you have never used Sticky Notes, here's how to access it on your computer.
Windows 7
In Windows 7, you can access Sticky Notes by clicking the Windows button at the bottom left of your screen, clicking All Programs, clicking on Accessories and then you should see Sticky Notes.
Windows Vista
The sticky notes application in Windows Vista is actually implemented as a gadget for the Windows Sidebar, so to add it, you'll want to right-click anywhere on the sidebar or on the tray icon and choose "Add Gadgets", then select the Notes icon on the menu, and drag it over to the sidebar. Notes will sit in the Sidebar or you can drag them to the desktop where they will be larger and easier to read and edit if needed.
Here are the shortcuts you can use to format your text:
• Bold: CTRL+B Italics: CTRL+I
• Underline: CTRL+U Strikethrough: CTRL+T
• Increase size of text: CTRL+SHIFT+>
• Decrease size of text: CTRL+SHIFT+<
• Bullet List: CTRL+SHIFT+L
• Numbered List: CTRL+SHIFT+L (do this twice)
• Alphabetical List: CTRL+SHIFT+L (do this three times)
If you want to change the color of your Sticky Note, simply right-click on it and select the color of your liking.