More Computer Tips
Did You Know?
The Ctrl and "C" key and the Ctrl and "V" key combinations (keyboard shortcuts) mentioned on page 1 are sometimes called "hot keys". There are many hot key combinations available and their purpose is to speed up your time at the computer. Here are some more:
Ctrl + A:
Selects All the content on the page that you are on
Ctrl + C: Copy what you have highlighted
Ctrl + D: Add the current page to your favorites folder
Ctrl + E: Will open a search bar
Ctrl + F: To utilize the Find & Replace function
Ctrl + H: Opens your history folder
Ctrl + I: Open your favorites menu
Ctrl + L: Opens a box for you to input a web address
Ctrl + N: Opens a new window
Ctrl + V: To paste what you have copied
Ctrl + X: Cuts the
highlighted text from your document (will not work on a web page).
Ctrl + Esc: Open up your start menu
Alt + D: Will move the cursor to the Address bar and highlights the
contents
F1: This will open the help menu on your computer
F5: Will refresh the Internet Explorer screen
Escape (Esc): Stops downloading a page
Did You Know?
If you are typing in a web address that begins with www and ends with .com that all you really have to do is type the middle portion, such as, "google". Then hit Ctrl + Enter on your keyboard your browser will automatically add "www." and ".com" to the address for you! This always impresses any novice who happens to be looking over your shoulder.
