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.