Anyone who has ever managed a bank can tell you that the speed at which employees can perform everyday tasks is directly correlated to their use of the keyboard for commands. This compared to the tedious search and click that accompanies the use of a mouse. If we all took a closer look at how we use our keyboard, we could all benefit from the same efficiencies. Luckily, one of the most overlooked benefits to a windows operating system is it vast array of shortcut keystrokes. Think about all the time you hunt through the “programs” menu; in Windows 7, just press the windows logo (WL), and start typing the program you want to open. Press WL, release, and then type “out” for outlook, or “calc” for calculator. I have compiled a short list of underused shortcuts that will certainly bring a smile to anyone as impatient as me.
Windows Logo (WL) WL + D (or WL+M) WL + L WL + R ALT+TAB CTRL +/- WL + Home WL + Up/Down CTRL +Z F5 WL + C WL + Space Shift + Delete WL + Shift + Right/Left | Opens the start menu. This is great in Windows 7 and Vista, because your cursor immediately goes to a search box. Type in whatever you want to open. Minimize all windows and show the desktop Lock the computer (require password) Run dialog box Switches to the last window open. Very useful when navigating between a web page and a word document Zoom in and out Clear all windows except the active window Maximize/Minimize Current window Undo the last thing you did Refresh Opens the control panel Make all windows transparent (Windows 7) Delete file permanently (don’t put in recycle bin) Move windows to your other monitor (dual monitors required) |
Ted Hughes
Managing Director
OCC Service Incorporated
tedhughes@occaustin.com
www.occaustin.com
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