This tip probably isn't as unknown as most of the tips I plan to list here, but it's definitely the feature I use the most. And a lot of the shortcuts will work with programs in addition to Word, so I wanted to cover it first as one of the basics. :)
You can find a full list of keyboard shortcuts here, but I'll share a few that I find particularly useful and use frequently.
ctrl+z = undo This is probably the one I use the most. It's nice to know that no matter what you do to screw up your manuscript (or photo in PhotoShop--I love this shortcut for PS) you can undo it with a couple of keystrokes. And I love how close the "z" key is to the "ctrl" key.
ctrl+y = redo Nice if you undo something and change your mind. No retyping.
ctrl+a = select all This will select all text. Much easier than running through 250+ pages. Another one that super helpful in Photoshop.
ctrl+c = copy selected text
ctrl+v = paste copied text
ctrl+x = copy and cut selected text Saves you a step when you're moving things around.
ctrl+i = turn on/turn off italics
ctrl+b = turn on/turn off bold
ctrl+u = turn on/turn off underline
ctrl+s = save Quick way to save your document as you're writing so you don't lose anything. I know Word is supposed to do this automatically, but I've learned not to rely fully on what any program is supposed to do. Bad things happen when I do that. :)
The shortcuts listed here all work in Blogger Editor as well.
So, how many of you are using these already? Do you have any favorites I didn't mention?
More Word tips posts here.
I have not used any of those. Thanks so much for sharing this.
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There're a few I knew, but I didn't know about the ones for Photoshop. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't use any shortcuts. But learning that I can highlight all my text with a click of the keyboard just sent me into the age of enlightenment. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteooh yeah i use these all the time. Except the redo. I didn't know that one.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a big fan of ctrl+shift+down to highlight a whole pargraph (or up. Or left or right for just a sentence)
Hubbykins uses keyboard shortcuts all the time. Me...not so much.
ReplyDeleteI knew about some of these, but not all of them. Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteI *love* CTRL commands. Use them all the time. I'd much rather use my keyboard than take the time to fiddle with the mouse.
ReplyDeleteI love keyboard shortcuts, it saves so much time than searching for what you want with the mouse.
ReplyDeleteChristine: Glad it was helpul! :)
ReplyDeleteStina: Actually, all of the ones I listed will work with PhotoShop. :)
Laura: You're welcome! :)
Sarah: Those are great ones. Thanks for sharing! :)
Karen: You're totally missing out. Just saying. ;)
Susan: You're welcome! :)
MG: I agree. The less I have to take my hands from the keyboard, the happier I am. :)
Cheree: Anything that saves time is a good thing. :)
Select all?? There's a select all! Where have I been? I'm always scrolling for like 50-60pages and then in the end I usually click away accidentally and have to scroll all over again : P. Thanks, Abby! These are definitely useful : )
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