Basic Computer Shortcut Keys:

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• Alt + F--File menu options in the current program.
• Alt + E--Edits options in the current program.
• F1--Universal help (for any sort of program).
• Ctrl + A--Selects all text.
• Ctrl + X--Cuts the selected item.
• Ctrl + Del--Cut selected item.
• Ctrl + C--Copy the selected item.
• Ctrl + Ins-- Copy the selected item.
• Ctrl + V--Paste the selected item.
• Shift + Ins -- Paste the selected item.
• Home -- Takes the user to the beginning of the current line.
• Ctrl + Home--Go to the beginning of the document.
• End -- Go to the end of the current line.
• Ctrl + End -- Go to the end of a document.
• Shift + Home -- Highlight from current position to beginning of the line.
• Shift + End -- Highlight from current position to end of the line.
• Ctrl + (Left arrow) -- Move one word to the left at a time.
• Ctrl + (Right arrow) -- Move one word to the right at a time.

Microsoft Windows shortcut keys list

• Alt + Tab -- Switch between open applications.
• Alt + Shift + Tab -- Switch backward between open applications.
• Alt + Print Screen -- Create screenshot for the current program.
• Ctrl + Alt + Del -- Reboot/Windows task manager.
• Ctrl + Esc -- Bring up the start menu.
• Alt + Esc -- Switch between applications on the taskbar.
• F2 -- Rename selected icon.
• F3 -- Start find from the desktop.
• F4 -- Open the drive selection when browsing.
• F5 -- Refresh contents.
• Alt + F4 -- Close current open program.
• Ctrl + F4 -- Close window in program.
• Ctrl + Plus Key-- Automatically adjust widths of all columns in Windows Explorer.
• Alt + Enter -- Open properties window of selected icon or program.
• Shift + F10 -- Simulate right-click on selected item.
• Shift + Del -- Delete programs/files permanently.
• Holding Shift During Boot up -- Boot safe mode or bypass system files.
• Holding Shift During Boot up -- When putting in an audio CD, will prevent CD Player from playing.

Word shortcut keys

• Ctrl + A -- Select all contents of the page.
• Ctrl + B -- Bold highlighted selection.
• Ctrl + C -- Copy selected text.
• Ctrl + X -- Cut selected text.
• Ctrl + N -- Open new/blank document.
• Ctrl + O -- Open options.
• Ctrl + P -- Open the print window.
• Ctrl + F -- Open find box.
• Ctrl + I -- Italicise highlighted selection.
• Ctrl + K -- Insert link.
• Ctrl + U -- Underline highlighted selection.
• Ctrl + V -- Paste.
• Ctrl + Y -- Redo the last action performed.
• Ctrl + Z -- Undo last action.
• Ctrl + G -- Find and replace options.
• Ctrl + H -- Find and replace options.
• Ctrl + J -- Justify paragraph alignment.
• Ctrl + L -- Align selected text or line to the left.
• Ctrl + Q -- Align selected paragraph to the left.
• Ctrl + E -- Align selected text or line to the center.
• Ctrl + R -- Align selected text or line to the right.
• Ctrl + M -- Indent the paragraph.
• Ctrl + T -- Hanging indent.
• Ctrl + D -- Font options.
• Ctrl + Shift + F -- Change the font.
• Ctrl + Shift + > -- Increase selected font +1.
• Ctrl + ] -- Increase selected font +1.
• Ctrl + [ -- Decrease selected font -1.
• Ctrl + Shift + * -- View or hide non printing characters.
• Ctrl + (Left arrow) -- Move one word to the left.
• Ctrl + (Right arrow) -- Move one word to the right.
• Ctrl + (Up arrow) -- Move to the beginning of the line or paragraph.
• Ctrl + (Down arrow) -- Move to the end of the paragraph.
• Ctrl + Del -- Delete word to the right of the cursor.
• Ctrl + Backspace -- Delete word to the left of the cursor.
• Ctrl + End -- Move cursor to end of the document.
• Ctrl + Home -- Move cursor to the beginning of the document.
• Ctrl + Space -- Reset highlighted text to default font.
• Ctrl + 1 -- Single-space lines.
• Ctrl + 2 -- Double-space lines.
• Ctrl + 5 -- 1.5-line spacing.
• Ctrl + Alt + 1 Change text to heading 1.
• Ctrl + Alt + 2 Change text to heading 2.
• Ctrl + Alt + 3 Change text to heading 3.
• F1 -- Open help.
• Shift + F3 -- Change case of selected text.
• Shift + Insert -- Paste.
• F4 -- Repeat the last action performed (Word 2000+).
• F7 -- Spell check selected text and/or document.
• Shift + F7 -- Activate the thesaurus.
• F12 -- Save as.
• Ctrl + S -- Save.
• Shift + F12 -- Save.
• Alt + Shift + D -- Insert the current date.
• Alt + Shift + T -- Insert the current time.
• Ctrl + W -- Close document.

Excel shortcut keys

• F2 -- Edit the selected cell.
• F5 -- Go to a specific cell.
• F7 -- Spell check selected text and/or document.
• F11 -- Create chart
• Ctrl + Shift + ; -- Enter the current time.
• Ctrl + ; -- Enter the current date
• Alt + Shift + F1 -- Insert new worksheet.
• Shift + F3 -- Open the Excel formula window.
• Shift + F5 -- Bring up the search box
• Ctrl + A -- Select all contents of a worksheet.
• Ctrl + B -- Bold highlighted selection.
• Ctrl + I -- Italicize highlighted selection.
• Ctrl + C -- Copy selected text.
• Ctrl + V -- Paste
• Ctrl + D -- Fill
• Ctrl + K -- Insert link
• Ctrl + F -- Open find and replace options.
• Ctrl + G -- Open go-to options.
• Ctrl + H -- Open find and replace options.
• Ctrl + U -- Underline highlighted selection.
• Ctrl + Y -- Underline selected text.
• Ctrl + 5 -- Strikethrough highlighted selection.
• Ctrl + O -- Open options.
• Ctrl + N -- Open new document.
• Ctrl + P -- Open print dialog box.
• Ctrl + S -- Save.
• Ctrl + Z -- Undo last action.
• Ctrl + F9 -- Minimize current window.
• Ctrl + F10 -- Maximize currently selected window.
• Ctrl + F6 -- Switch between open workbooks/windows.
• Ctrl + Page up & Page Down -- Move between Excel worksheets in the same document.
• Ctrl + Tab -- Move between two or more open Excel files
• Alt + = -- Create the formula to sum all of the above cells.
• Ctrl + -- Insert the value of above cell into the current cell.
• Ctrl + Shift + ! -- Format number in comma format.
• Ctrl + Shift + $ -- Format number in currency format.
• Ctrl + Shift + # -- Format number in date format.
• Ctrl + Shift + % -- Format number in percentage format.
• Ctrl + Shift + ^ -- Format number in scientific format.
• Ctrl + Shift + @ -- Format number in time format.
• Ctrl + (Right arrow) -- Move to next section of text.
• Ctrl + Space -- Select entire column.
• Shift + Space -- Select entire row.
• Ctrl + W -- Close document.

Outlook shortcut keys

• Alt + S -- Send the email.
• Ctrl + C -- Copy selected text.
• Ctrl + X -- Cut selected text.
• Ctrl + P -- Open print dialog box.
• Ctrl + K -- Complete name/email typed in address bar.
• Ctrl + B -- Bold highlighted selection.
• Ctrl + I -- Italicize highlighted selection.
• Ctrl + U -- Underline highlighted selection.
• Ctrl + R -- Reply to an email.
• Ctrl + F -- Forward an email.
• Ctrl + N -- Create a new email.
• Ctrl + Shift + A -- Create a new appointment to your calendar.
• Ctrl + Shift + O -- Open the outbox.
• Ctrl + Shift + I -- Open the inbox.
• Ctrl + Shift + K -- Add a new task.
• Ctrl + Shift + C -- Create a new contact.
• Ctrl + Shift+ J -- Create a new journal entry.

WINKEY shortcuts:

• WINKEY + D -- Bring desktop to the top of other windows.
• WINKEY + M -- Minimize all windows.
• WINKEY + SHIFT + M -- Undo the minimize done by WINKEY + M and WINKEY + D.
• WINKEY + E -- Open Microsoft Explorer.
• WINKEY + Tab -- Cycle through open programs on the taskbar.
• WINKEY + F -- Display the Windows Search/Find feature.
• WINKEY + CTRL + F -- Display the search for computers window.
• WINKEY + F1 -- Display the Microsoft Windows help.
• WINKEY + R -- Open the run window.
• WINKEY + Pause /Break -- Open the system properties window.
• WINKEY + U -- Open utility manager.
• WINKEY + L -- Lock the computer (Windows XP & later).

Supernova Shortcut Keys

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1 Numeric Keypad (NUM PAD)

Start Supernova: LEFT CONTROL+LEFT SHIFT+S
Quit Supernova: LEFT CONTROL+SPACE, ALT+SPACE, ALT+F4

1.1 Action Keys

Open Control Panel: LEFT CONTROL+SPACE
Help: RIGHT SHIFT+SLASH
Refresh: LEFT CONTROL+SEMICOLON
Pass Next Key Through to Application: LEFT CONTROL+7
Toggle Hot Keys: LEFT CONTROL+8

1.2 Speech Keys

Toggle Speech: LEFT CONTROL+0
Mute: LEFT CONTROL
Volume Up: LEFT CONTROL+EQUALS
Volume Down: LEFT CONTROL+MINUS
Speed Up: LEFT CONTROL+LEFT SHIFT+EQUALS
Speed Down: LEFT CONTROL+LEFT SHIFT+MINUS
Switch to Next Language: LEFT CONTROL+POINT
Switch to Previous Language: LEFT CONTROL+COMMA
Row/Column Mode: LEFT CONTROL+9
Document Read: NUM PAD PLUS
Exit Document Read: ESCAPE
Exit Document Read to Navigation Mode: SPACE

1.3 Speak Keys

Read Character: NUM PAD 4
Read Character Attributes 1: LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD 4
Read Character Attributes 2: LEFT CONTROL+NUM PAD 4
Read Word: NUM PAD 5
Read Line: NUM PAD 6
Read to Cursor: NUM PAD 1
Read from Cursor: NUM PAD 2
Read Spreadsheet Row/Column Position: NUM PAD 3
Read Focus: NUM PAD 0
Read Control: NUM PAD DOT
Read Status Bar: NUM PAD SLASH
Read Window: NUM PAD STAR
Read Shortcut: LEFT CONTROL+LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD DOT
Where Am I?: NUM PAD MINUS

1.4 Navigation Mode Keys

Enter Navigation Mode: LEFT SHIFT+SPACE
Cycle Restriction: NUM PAD PLUS
Auto Train Graphics: LEFT CONTROL+LEFT SHIFT+INSERT
Teach Graphics: INSERT
Find: F3
Find Previous: F2
Find Next: F4
Go to Focus: NUM PAD DOT
Previous Line: CURSOR UP
Next Line: CURSOR DOWN
Left One Character: CURSOR LEFT
Right One Character: CURSOR RIGHT
Previous Object: LEFT CONTROL+ARROW UP
Next Object: LEFT CONTROL+ARROW DOWN
Left One Word: LEFT CONTROL+ARROW LEFT
Right One Word: LEFT CONTROL+ARROW RIGHT
Move to Start of Line: HOME
Move to End of Line: END
Move to First Object: LEFT CONTROL+HOME
Move to Last Object: LEFT CONTROL+END
Move to Start of Object: PAGE UP
Move to End of Object: PAGE DOWN
Read Character: NUM PAD 4
Read Character Attributes 1: LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD 4
Read Character Attributes 2: LEFT CONTROL+NUM PAD 4
Read Word: NUM PAD 5
Read Line: NUM PAD 6
Read to Cursor: NUM PAD 1
Read from Cursor: NUM PAD 2
Read Spreadsheet Row/Column Position: NUM PAD 3
Read Focus: NUM PAD 0
Exit Navigation Mode: ESCAPE
Perform Left Mouse Button Click: SPACE
Perform Left Mouse Button Double Click: ENTER
Perform Right Mouse Button Click: LEFT SHIFT+F10

Note: To spell, verbose or read using the phonetic alphabet use the "Speak Keys" and "Navigation Mode Keys" NUM PAD 0, 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 in conjunction with LEFT SHIFT, LEFT CONTROL and LEFT CONTROL+LEFT SHIFT respectively.

1.5 Text Input Keys

Read Character: NUM PAD 4
Read Character Attributes Set 1: LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD 4
Read Character Attributes Set 2: LEFT CONTROL+NUMPAD 4
Phonetic Character: LEFT CONTROL+LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD 4
Read Line: NUM PAD 6
Spell Line: LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD 6
Verbose Line: LEFT CONTROL+NUMPAD 6
Phonetic Line: LEFT CONTROL+LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD 6

2 Magnification Keys

Toggle Magnification: LEFT CONTROL+NUM PAD ENTER
Increase Magnification: LEFT CONTROL+NUM PAD PLUS
Decrease Magnification: LEFT CONTROL+NUM PAD MINUS
Increment X Magnification: LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD PLUS
Increment Y Magnification : LEFT CONTROL+LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD PLUS
Decrement X Magnification: LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD MINUS
Decrement Y Magnification: LEFT CONTROL+LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD MINUS
Pan Up: RIGHT CONTROL+ARROW UP
Pan Down: RIGHT CONTROL+ARROW DOWN
Pan Left: RIGHT CONTROL+ARROW LEFT
Pan Right: RIGHT CONTROL+ARROW RIGHT
Action: Shortcut
Move Up: RIGHT CONTROL+RIGHT SHIFT+ARROW UP
Move Down: RIGHT CONTROL+RIGHT SHIFT+ARROW DOWN
Move Left: RIGHT CONTROL+RIGHT SHIFT+ARROW LEFT
Move Right: RIGHT CONTROL+RIGHT SHIFT+ARROW RIGHT
Move to Top Left: RIGHT CONTROL+NUM PAD 7
Move to Top: RIGHT CONTROL+NUM PAD 8
Move to Top Right: RIGHT CONTROL+NUM PAD 9
Move to Left Edge: RIGHT CONTROL+NUM PAD 4
Move to Right Edge: RIGHT CONTROL+NUM PAD 6
Move to Bottom Left: RIGHT CONTROL+NUM PAD 1
Move to Bottom: RIGHT CONTROL+NUM PAD 2
Move to Bottom Right: RIGHT CONTROL+NUM PAD 3
Move to Middle: RIGHT CONTROL+NUM PAD 5
Save Position: RIGHT CONTROL+NUM PAD SLASH
Restore Position: RIGHT CONTROL+NUM PAD STAR
Image Smoothing: LEFT CONTROL+NUM PAD 8
Toggle Color Changer: LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD ENTER
Toggle Overview Mode: LEFT CONTROL+BACKSLASH
Cycle Primary Area: NUM PAD 7
Cycle Split Screen Orientation: NUM PAD 8
Toggle Magnification Hooks: NUM PAD 9
Toggle Tracking: LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD 8

2.1 Magnification Window Adjustment Keys

Modify Primary Area: LEFT CONTROL+NUM PAD 7
Create Hooked Area: LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD 9
Modify Hooked Area: LEFT CONTROL+NUM PAD 9
Area Up: CURSOR UP
Area Down: CURSOR DOWN
Area Left: CURSOR LEFT
Area Right: CURSOR RIGHT
Contents Up: LEFT SHIFT+ARROW UP
Contents Down: LEFT SHIFT+ARROW DOWN
Contents Left: LEFT SHIFT+ARROW LEFT
Contents Right: LEFT SHIFT+ARROW RIGHT
Make Shorter: LEFT CONTROL+ARROW UP
Make Taller: LEFT CONTROL+ARROW DOWN
Make Narrower: LEFT CONTROL+ARROW LEFT
Make Wider: LEFT CONTROL+ARROW RIGHT
Move Area with Mouse: Z
Move Contents with Mouse: C
Resize Area with Mouse: X
Exit Modification Mode: ESCAPE

2.2 Line View Mode Keys

Line View Document Area: LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD DOT
Line View Window: LEFT SHIFT+NUM PAD STAR
Start and Stop: SPACE
Scroll Faster: CURSOR UP
Scroll Slower: CURSOR DOWN
Flip Forward: ENTER
Move Backward: CURSOR LEFT
Move Forward: CURSOR RIGHT
Previous Line: PAGE UP
Next Line: PAGE DOWN
Go to the First Line: HOME
Go to the Last Line: END
Exit Line View Mode: ESCAPE

JAWS Shortcut Keys

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1.1 Speech Keys

Say Character: NUM PAD 5
Say Previous Character: LEFT ARROW
Say Next Character: RIGHT ARROW
Say Previous Word: INSERT+LEFT ARROW
Say Next Word: INSERT+RIGHT ARROW
Say Line: INSERT+UP ARROW
Say Previous Line: UP ARROW
Say Next Line: DOWN ARROW
Say to Cursor: INSERT+HOME
Say from Cursor: INSERT+PAGE UP
Say Sentence: ALT+NUM PAD 5
Say Previous Sentence: ALT+UP ARROW
Say Next Sentence: ALT+DOWN ARROW

Note: The behavior of the ALT+UP/DOWN ARROW keystrokes varies. When reading, the keystroke says the next sentence. Otherwise, the same keystroke opens or drops down a list or combo box.

Say Paragraph: CONTROL+NUM PAD 5
Say Previous Paragraph: CONTROL+UP ARROW
Say Next Paragraph: CONTROL+DOWN ARROW

Note: The behavior of the CONTROL+UP/DOWN ARROW keystrokes varies depending on the application and the item being acted on. In edit windows the keystroke moves to the Previous paragraph. In some list boxes or list views the keystroke moves the focus up without removing the selection in order to select non-contiguous items.

Say All: INSERT+DOWN ARROW

Say Window Title: INSERT+T
Say Top Line of Window: INSERT+END
Say Bottom Line of Window: INSERT+PAGE DOWN
Say System Time: INSERT+F12
Say Current Control's Hot Key: CONTROL+SHIFT+H
Say Help Window: INSERT+CONTROL+DOWN ARROW
Say Window Prompt and Text: INSERT+TAB
Say Default Button of Dialog Box: INSERT+E
Read Box in Tab Order: INSERT+B
Say Color: INSERT+5
Say Font: INSERT+F
Say Frame At Cursor: INSERT+X
Say Active Cursor and Coordinates: ALT+DELETE
Say Application Version: CONTROL+INSERT+V
Say Selected Text: INSERT+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW
Interrupt Speech: CONTROL

1.2 Mouse Emulation Keys

PC Cursor: NUM PAD PLUS
JAWS Cursor: NUM PAD MINUS
Route JAWS Cursor to PC Cursor: INSERT+NUM PAD MINUS
Route PC Cursor to JAWS Cursor: INSERT+NUM PAD PLUS
Left Mouse Button: NUM PAD SLASH
Right Mouse Button: NUM PAD STAR
Left Mouse Button Lock: INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH
Right Mouse Button Lock: INSERT+NUM PAD STAR
Drag and Drop: CONTROL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH
Restrict JAWS Cursor: INSERT+R

1.3 Help Keys

Screen Sensitive Help: INSERT+F1
Keyboard Help: INSERT+1
JAWS Help for Applications: INSERT+F1 pressed twice quickly:
Hot Key Help: INSERT+H
Window Keys Help: INSERT+W

1.4 JAWS Specific Keys

Bring Up Window List: INSERT+F10
List System Tray Icons: INSERT+F11
JAWS Window: INSERT+J
Shut Down JAWS: INSERT+F4
Refresh Screen: INSERT+ESCAPE
Script File Name: INSERT+Q
JAWS Find: INSERT+CONTROL+F
JAWS Find Next: INSERT+F3
Adjust JAWS Verbosity: INSERT+V
Pass Key Through: INSERT+3
Graphics Labeler: INSERT+G
Frame Get Top Left: CONTROL+SHIFT+LEFT BRACKET
Frame Get Bottom Right: CONTROL+SHIFT+RIGHT BRACKET
Frame Set to Window: CONTROL+SHIFT+LEFT BRACKET pressed twice quickly
Run JAWS Manager: INSERT+F2
Minimize All Applications: INSERT+F6

2 JAWS Laptop Keys

2.1 Speech Keys

Say Character: ALT+COMMA
Say Next Character: ALT+PERIOD
Say Previous Character: ALT+M
Say Word: ALT+K
Say Next Word: ALT+L
Say Previous Word: ALT+J
Say Line: ALT+H
Say Next Line: ALT+N
Say Previous Line: ALT+Y
Say To Cursor: ALT+SHIFT+J
Say From Cursor: ALT+SHIFT+L
Say Sentence: ALT+I
Say Previous Sentence: ALT+U
Say Next Sentence: ALT+O
Say Paragraph: CONTROL+ALT+I
Say Next Paragraph: CONTROL+ALT+O
Say Previous Paragraph: CONTROL+ALT+U
Say All: ALT+A
Say Top Line Of Window: ALT+SHIFT+Y
Say Bottom Line Of Window: ALT+SHIFT+N
Say System Time: INSERT+F12
Say Selected Text: ALT+SHIFT+A

Outlook Express Shortcut Keys

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1 Main Window, View Message Window, and Send Message Window

Open Help topics: F1 Select all messages: CONTROL+A

2 Main Window and View Message Window

Print the selected message: CONTROL+P
Send and receive mail: CONTROL+M
Delete a mail message: DEL or CONTROL+D
Open or post a new message: CONTROL+N
Open the Address Book: CONTROL+SHIFT+B
Reply to the message author: CONTROL+R
Forward a message: CONTROL+F
Reply to all: CONTROL+SHIFT+R or CONTROL+G (news only)
Go to your Inbox: CONTROL+I
Go to the next message in the list: CONTROL+> or CONTROL+SHIFT+>
Go to the previous message in the list: CONTROL+< or CONTROL+SHIFT+<
View properties of a selected message: ALT+ENTER
Refresh news messages and headers: F5
Go to next unread mail message: CONTROL+U
Go to next unread news conversation: CONTROL+SHIFT+U
Go to folder: CONTROL+Y

3 Main Window

Open a selected message: CONTROL+O or ENTER
Mark a message as read: CONTROL+ENTER or CONTROL+Q
Move between the Folders list (if on), message list, preview pane, and Contacts list (if on).: TAB
Mark all news messages as read: CONTROL+SHIFT+A
Go to a newsgroup: CONTROL+W
Expand a news conversation (show all responses): LEFT ARROW or PLUS SIGN (+)
Collapse a news conversation (hide messages): RIGHT ARROW or MINUS SIGN (-)
Go to next unread newsgroup or folder: CONTROL+J
Download news for offline reading: CONTROL+SHIFT+M

4 Message Window

4.1 Viewing or Sending

Close a message: ESCAPE
Find text: F3
Find a message: CONTROL+SHIFT+F
Switch among Edit, Source, and Preview tabs: CONTROL+TAB

Internet Explorer Shortcut Keys

1 Viewing and exploring Web pages

Display the Internet Explorer Help, or when in a dialog box, display context help on an item: F1
Toggle between Full Screen and regular view of the browser window: F11
Move forward through the items on a Web page, the Address bar, and the Links bar: TAB
Move back through the items on a Web page, the Address bar, and the Links bar: SHIFT+TAB
Go to your Home page: ALT+HOME
Go to the next page: ALT+RIGHT ARROW
Go to the previous page: ALT+LEFT ARROW or BACKSPACE
Display a shortcut menu for a link: SHIFT+F10
Move forward between frames: CONTROL+TAB or F6
Move back between frames: SHIFT+CONTROL+TAB
Scroll toward the beginning of a document: UP ARROW
Scroll toward the end of a document: DOWN ARROW
Scroll toward the beginning of a document in larger increments: PAGE UP
Scroll toward the end of a document in larger increments: PAGE DOWN
Move to the beginning of a document: HOME
Move to the end of a document: END
Find on this page: CONTROL+F
Refresh the current Web page only if the time stamp for the Web version and your locally stored version are different: F5 or CONTROL+R
Refresh the current Web page, even if the time stamp for the Web version and your locally stored version are the same: CONTROL+F5
Stop downloading a page: ESCAPE
Go to a new location: CONTROL+O or CONTROL+L
Open a new window: CONTROL+N
Close the current window: CONTROL+W
Save the current page: CONTROL+S
Print the current page or active frame: CONTROL+P
Activate a selected link: ENTER
Open Search in Explorer bar: CONTROL+E
Open Favorites in Explorer bar: CONTROL+I
Open History in Explorer bar: CONTROL+H
In History or Favorites bars, open multiple folders: CONTROL+click

2 Using the Address bar

Display the Address bar history: F4
When in the Address bar, move the cursor left to the next logical break (. or /): CONTROL+LEFT ARROW
When in the Address bar, move the cursor right to the next logical break (. or /): CONTROL+RIGHT ARROW
Add "www." to the beginning and ".com" to the end of the text typed in the Address bar: CONTROL+ENTER
Move forward through the list of AutoComplete matches: UP ARROW
Move back through the list of AutoComplete matches: DOWN ARROW

Microsoft Excel Shortcut Keys

1.1 Keys for moving and scrolling in a worksheet or workbook

Move one cell up, down, left, or right: ARROW keys
Move to the edge of the current data region: CONTROL+ARROW key
Move to the beginning of the row: HOME
Move to the beginning of the worksheet: CONTROL+HOME
Move to the last cell on the worksheet, which is the cell at the intersection of the rightmost used column and the bottom-most used row (in the lower-right corner), or the cell opposite the home cell, which is typically A1: CONTROL+END
Move down one screen: PAGE DOWN
Move up one screen: PAGE UP
Move one screen to the right: ALT+PAGE DOWN
Move one screen to the left: ALT+PAGE UP
Move to the next sheet in the workbook: CONTROL+PAGE DOWN
Move to the previous sheet in the workbook: CONTROL+PAGE UP
Move to the next workbook or window: CONTROL+F6 or CONTROL+TAB
Move to the previous workbook or window: CONTROL+SHIFT+F6 or CONTROL+SHIFT+TAB
Move to the next pane in a workbook that has been split: F6
Move to the previous pane in a workbook that has been split: SHIFT+F6
Scroll to display the active cell: CONTROL+BACKSPACE
Display the Go To dialog box: F5
Display the Find dialog box: SHIFT+F5
Repeat the last Find action (same as Find Next): SHIFT+F4
Move between unlocked cells on a protected worksheet: TAB

1.2 Keys for moving in a worksheet with End mode on

Turn End mode on or off: END
Move by one block of data within a row or column: END, arrow key
Move to the last cell on the worksheet, which is the cell at the intersection of the rightmost used column and the bottom-most used row (in the lower-right corner), or the cell opposite the home cell, which is typically A1: END, HOME
Move to the last cell to the right in the current row that is not blank; unavailable if you have selected the Transition navigation keys check box on the Transition tab (Tools menu, Options command): END, ENTER

1.3 Keys for moving in a worksheet with SCROLL LOCK on

Turn SCROLL LOCK on or off: SCROLL LOCK
Move to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window: HOME
Move to the cell in the lower-right corner of the window: END
Scroll one row up or down: UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW
Scroll one column left or right: LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
Tip When you use scrolling keys (such as PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN) with SCROLL LOCK turned off, your selection moves the distance you scroll. If you want to preserve your selection while you scroll through the worksheet, turn on SCROLL LOCK first.

2 Keys for previewing and printing a document

Display the Print dialog box: CONTROL+P or CONTROL+SHIFT+F12

2.1 Work in print preview

Move around the page when zoomed in: Arrow keys
Move by one page when zoomed out: PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN
Move to the first page when zoomed out: CONTROL+UP ARROW or CONTROL+LEFT ARROW
Move to the last page when zoomed out: CONTROL+DOWN ARROW or CONTROL+RIGHT ARROW

3 Keys for working with worksheets, charts, and macros

Insert a new worksheet: SHIFT+F11 or ALT+SHIFT+F1
Create a chart that uses the current range: F11 or ALT+F1
Display the Macro dialog box: ALT+F8
Display the Visual Basic Editor: ALT+F11
Insert a Microsoft Excel 4.0 macro sheet: CONTROL+F11
Move to the next sheet in the workbook: CONTROL+PAGE DOWN
Move to the previous sheet in the workbook: CONTROL+PAGE UP
Select the current and next sheet in the workbook: SHIFT+CONTROL+PAGE DOWN
Select the current and previous sheet in the workbook: SHIFT+CONTROL+PAGE UP

4 Keys for entering data

4.1 Keys for entering data on a worksheet

Complete a cell entry and move down in the selection: ENTER
Start a new line in the same cell: ALT+ENTER
Fill the selected cell range with the current entry: CONTROL+ENTER
Complete a cell entry and move up in the selection: SHIFT+ENTER
Complete a cell entry and move to the right in the selection: TAB
Complete a cell entry and move to the left in the selection: SHIFT+TAB
Cancel a cell entry: ESCAPE
Delete the character to the left of the insertion point, or delete the selection: BACKSPACE
Delete the character to the right of the insertion point, or delete the selection: DELETE
Delete text to the end of the line: CONTROL+DELETE
Move one character up, down, left, or right: Arrow keys
Move to the beginning of the line: HOME
Repeat the last action: F4 or CONTROL+Y
Edit a cell comment: SHIFT+F2
Create names from row and column labels: CONTROL+SHIFT+F3
Fill down: CONTROL+D
Fill to the right: CONTROL+R
Define a name: CONTROL+F3

4.2 Keys for working in cells or the formula bar

Edit the active cell and then clear it, or delete the preceding character in the active cell as you edit cell contents: BACKSPACE
Complete a cell entry: ENTER
Enter a formula as an array formula: CONTROL+SHIFT+ENTER
Cancel an entry in the cell or formula bar: ESCAPE
Display the Formula Palette after you type a function name in a formula: CONTROL+A
Insert the argument names and parentheses for a function after you type a function name in a formula: CONTROL+SHIFT+A
Insert a hyperlink: CONTROL+K
Activate a hyperlink: ENTER (in a cell with a hyperlink)
Edit the active cell and position the insertion point at the end of the line: F2
Paste a defined name into a formula: F3
Paste a function into a formula: SHIFT+F3
Calculate all sheets in all open workbooks: F9
Calculate all sheets in the active workbook: CONTROL+ALT+F9
Calculate the active worksheet: SHIFT+F9
Start a formula: = (equal sign)
Insert the AutoSum formula: ALT+= (equal sign)
Enter the date: CONTROL+; (semicolon)
Enter the time: CONTROL+SHIFT+: (colon)
Copy the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the formula bar: CONTROL+SHIFT+" (quotation mark)
Alternate between displaying cell values and displaying cell formulas: CONTROL+` (single left quotation mark)
Copy a formula from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the formula bar: CONTROL+' (apostrophe)
Display the AutoComplete list: ALT+DOWN ARROW

5 Keys for formatting data

Display the Style dialog box: ALT+' (apostrophe)
Display the Format Cells dialog box: CONTROL+1
Apply the General number format: CONTROL+SHIFT+~
Apply the Currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers appear in parentheses): CONTROL+SHIFT+$
Apply the Percentage format with no decimal places: CONTROL+SHIFT+%
Apply the Exponential number format with two decimal places: CONTROL+SHIFT+^
Apply the Date format with the day, month, and year: CONTROL+SHIFT+#
Apply the Time format with the hour and minute, and indicate A.M. or P.M.: CONTROL+SHIFT+@
Apply the Number format with two decimal places, thousands separator, and minus sign (-) for negative values: CONTROL+SHIFT+!
Apply the outline border: CONTROL+SHIFT+&
Remove outline borders: CONTROL+SHIFT+_
Apply or remove bold formatting: CONTROL+B
Apply or remove italic formatting: CONTROL+I
Apply or remove an underline: CONTROL+U
Apply or remove strikethrough formatting: CONTROL+5
Hide rows: CONTROL+9
Unhide rows: CONTROL+SHIFT+( (opening parenthesis)
Hide columns: CONTROL+0 (zero)
Unhide columns: CONTROL+SHIFT+) (closing parenthesis)

6 Keys for editing data

6.1 Keys for editing data

Edit the active cell and put the insertion point at the end of the line: F2
Cancel an entry in the cell or formula bar: ESCAPE
Edit the active cell and then clear it, or delete the preceding character in the active cell as you edit the cell contents: BACKSPACE
Paste a defined name into a formula: F3
Complete a cell entry: ENTER
Enter a formula as an array formula: CONTROL+SHIFT+ENTER
Display the Formula Palette after you type a function name in a formula: CONTROL+A
Insert the argument names and parentheses for a function, after you type a function name in a formula: CONTROL+SHIFT+A
Display the Spelling dialog box: F7

6.2 Keys for inserting, deleting, and copying a selection

Copy the selection: CONTROL+C
Cut the selection: CONTROL+X
Paste the selection: CONTROL+V
Clear the contents of the selection: DELETE
Delete the selection: CONTROL+HYPHEN
Undo the last action: CONTROL+Z
Insert blank cells: CONTROL+SHIFT+PLUS SIGN

6.3 Keys for moving within a selection

Move from top to bottom within the selection (down), or move in the direction that is selected on the Edit tab (Tools menu, Options command): ENTER
Move from bottom to top within the selection (up), or move opposite to the direction that is selected on the Edit tab (Tools menu, Options command): SHIFT+ENTER
Move from left to right within the selection, or move down one cell if only one column is selected: TAB
Move from right to left within the selection, or move up one cell if only one column is selected: SHIFT+TAB
Move clockwise to the next corner of the selection: CONTROL+PERIOD
Move to the right between nonadjacent selections: CONTROL+ALT+RIGHT ARROW
Move to the left between nonadjacent selections: CONTROL+ALT+LEFT ARROW

7 Keys for selecting data and cells

7.1 Keys for selecting cells, columns, or rows

Select the current region around the active cell (the current region is a data area enclosed by blank rows and blank columns): CONTROL+SHIFT+* (asterisk)
Extend the selection by one cell: SHIFT+ARROW key
Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row as the active cell: CONTROL+SHIFT+ARROW key
Extend the selection to the beginning of the row: SHIFT+HOME
Extend the selection to the beginning of the worksheet: CONTROL+SHIFT+HOME
Extend the selection to the last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right corner): CONTROL+SHIFT+END
Select the entire column: CONTROL+SPACEBAR
Select the entire row: SHIFT+SPACEBAR
Select the entire worksheet: CONTROL+A
Select only the active cell when multiple cells are selected: SHIFT+BACKSPACE
Extend the selection down one screen: SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
Extend the selection up one screen: SHIFT+PAGE UP
With an object selected, select all objects on a sheet: CONTROL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR
Alternate between hiding objects, displaying objects, and displaying placeholders for objects: CONTROL+6
Show or hide the Standard toolbar: CONTROL+7
Turn on extending a selection by using the arrow keys: F8
Add another range of cells to the selection; or use the arrow keys to move to the start of the range you want to add, and then press F8 and the arrow keys to select the next range: SHIFT+F8
Extend the selection to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window: SCROLL LOCK, SHIFT+HOME
Extend the selection to the cell in the lower-right corner of the window: SCROLL LOCK, SHIFT+END
Tip When you use the scrolling keys (such as PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN) with SCROLL LOCK turned off, your selection moves the distance you scroll. If you want to keep the same selection as you scroll, turn on SCROLL LOCK first.

7.2 Keys for extending the selection with End mode on

Turn End mode on or off: END
Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row as the active cell: END, SHIFT+ARROW key
Extend the selection to the last cell used on the worksheet (lower-right corner): END, SHIFT+HOME
Extend the selection to the last cell in the current row. This keystroke is unavailable if you selected the Transition navigation keys check box on the Transition tab (Tools menu, Options command).: END, SHIFT+ENTER

7.3 Keys for selecting cells that have special characteristics

Select the current region around the active cell (the current region is a data area enclosed by blank rows and blank columns): CONTROL+SHIFT+* (asterisk)
Select the current array, which is the array that the active cell belongs to: CONTROL+/
Select all cells with comments: CONTROL+SHIFT+O (the letter O)
Select cells in a row that don't match the value in the active cell in that row. You must select the row starting with the active cell.: CONTROL+\
Select cells in a column that don't match the value in the active cell in that column. You must select the column starting with the active cell.: CONTROL+SHIFT+|
Select only cells that are directly referred to by formulas in the selection: CONTROL+[ (opening bracket)
Select all cells that are directly or indirectly referred to by formulas in the selection: CONTROL+SHIFT+{ (opening brace)
Select only cells with formulas that refer directly to the active cell: CONTROL+] (closing bracket)
Select all cells with formulas that refer directly or indirectly to the active cell: CONTROL+SHIFT+} (closing brace)
Select only visible cells in the current selection: ALT+; (semicolon)

8 Keys for selecting charts and chart items

8.1 Keys for selecting a chart sheet

Select the next sheet in the workbook, until the chart sheet you want is selected: CONTROL+PAGE DOWN
Select the previous sheet in the workbook, until the chart sheet you want is selected: CONTROL+PAGE UP

8.2 Keys for selecting an embedded chart

select the Drawing toolbar: CONTROL+TAB or CONTROL+SHIFT+TAB
select the Select Objects button on the Drawing toolbar: RIGHT ARROW
select the first object: CONTROL+ENTER
cycle forward through the objects: TAB
cycle backward through the objects: SHIFT+TAB
make the chart active: CONTROL+ENTER

8.3 Keys for selecting chart items

Select the previous group of items: DOWN ARROW
Select the next group of items: UP ARROW
Select the next item within the group: RIGHT ARROW
Select the previous item within the group: LEFT ARROW

9 Keys for working with a data form

9.1 Keys for working with a data form

Select a field or a command button: ALT+key, where key is the underlined letter in the field or command name
Move to the same field in the next record: DOWN ARROW
Move to the same field in the previous record: UP ARROW
Move to the next field you can edit in the record: TAB
Move to the previous field you can edit in the record: SHIFT+TAB
Move to the first field in the next record: ENTER
Move to the first field in the previous record: SHIFT+ENTER
Move to the same field 10 records forward: PAGE DOWN
Move to a new record: CONTROL+PAGE DOWN
Move to the same field 10 records back: PAGE UP
Move to the first record: CONTROL+PAGE UP
Move to the beginning or end of a field: HOME or END
Extend a selection to the end of a field: SHIFT+END
Extend a selection to the beginning of a field: SHIFT+HOME
Move one character left or right within a field: LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
Select the character to the left: SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Select the character to the right: SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW

9.2 Keys for using AutoFilter

Display the AutoFilter list for the current column: Arrow keys to select the cell that contains the column label, and then press ALT+DOWN ARROW
Select the next item in the AutoFilter list: DOWN ARROW
Select the previous item in the AutoFilter list: UP ARROW
Close the AutoFilter list for the current column: ALT+UP ARROW
Select the first item (All) in the AutoFilter list: HOME
Select the last item in the AutoFilter list: END
Filter the list by using the selected item in the AutoFilter list: ENTER

10 Keys for outlining data

Group rows or columns: ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
Ungroup rows or columns: ALT+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Display or hide outline symbols: CONTROL+8
Hide selected rows: CONTROL+9
Unhide selected rows: CONTROL+SHIFT+( (opening parenthesis)
Hide selected columns: CONTROL+0 (zero)
Unhide selected columns: CONTROL+SHIFT+) (closing parenthesis)

11 Keys to use with PivotTable and PivotChart reports

11.1 Keys for the PivotTable and PivotChart Wizard

Select the previous or next field button in the list: UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW
Select the field button to the left or right in a multicolumn field button list: LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
Move the selected field into the Column area: ALT+C
Move the selected field into the Data area: ALT+D
Display the PivotTable Field dialog box: ALT+L
Move the selected field into the Page area: ALT+P
Move the selected field into the Row area: ALT+R

11.2 Keys for page fields in a PivotTable or PivotChart report

Select the entire PivotTable report: CONTROL+SHIFT+* (asterisk)
Display the list for the current field in a PivotTable report: Arrow keys to select the cell that contains the field, and then ALT+DOWN ARROW
Display the list for the current page field in a PivotChart report: Arrow keys to select the page field in a PivotChart report, and then ALT+DOWN ARROW
Select the previous item in the list: UP ARROW
Select the next item in the list: DOWN ARROW
Select the first visible item in the list: HOME
Select the last visible item in the list: END
Display the selected item: ENTER
Select or clear a check box in the list: SPACEBAR

11.3 Keys for laying out a PivotTable or PivotChart report

1. Press F10 to make the menu bar active.
2. Press CONTROL+TAB or CONTROL+SHIFT+TAB to select the PivotTable toolbar.
3. Press the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW key to select the menu to the left or right or, when a submenu is visible, to switch between the main menu and submenu.
4. Press ENTER (on a field button) and the DOWN ARROW and UP ARROW keys to select the area you want to move the selected field to.

11.4 Keys for grouping and ungrouping PivotTable items

Group selected PivotTable items: ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
Ungroup selected PivotTable items: ALT+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW

12 Keys to use with the OLAP Cube Wizard

Use these keys to complete Step 2 in the OLAP Cube Wizard.
To move a field from the Source fields list to the Dimensions box:

1. Press the TAB key to select the Source fields list.
2. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to select the field you want to move.
3. Because you cannot change the order of a field after you move it, select first the field you want to appear at the top of the Dimensions box. Press the TAB key to select the > button, and then press ENTER.

To move other fields, repeat steps 1 through 3.
To move a field to a lower or higher level in the Dimensions box:

1. Press the TAB key to select the Dimensions box.
2. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to select the field you want to move.
3. Press CONTROL+X.
4. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to select where you want to move the field.
5. Press CONTROL+V.

13 Keys for menus and toolbars

Make the menu bar active, or close a visible menu and submenu at the same time: F10 or ALT
Select the next or previous button or menu on the toolbar: TAB or SHIFT+TAB (when a toolbar is active)
Select the next or previous toolbar: CONTROL+TAB or CONTROL+SHIFT+TAB (when a toolbar is active)
Open the selected menu, or perform the action assigned to the selected button: ENTER
Show a shortcut menu: SHIFT+F10
Show the program icon menu (on the program title bar): ALT+SPACEBAR
Select the next or previous command on the menu or submenu: DOWN ARROW or UP ARROW (with the menu or submenu displayed)
Select the menu to the left or right or, with a submenu visible, switch between the main menu and the submenu: LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
Select the first or last command on the menu or submenu: HOME or END
Close the visible menu or, with a submenu visible, close the submenu only: ESCAPE
Display the full set of commands on a menu: CONTROL+DOWN ARROW

14 Keys for windows, dialog boxes, and edit boxes

14.1 Keys for windows

Switch to the next program: ALT+TAB
Switch to the previous program: ALT+SHIFT+TAB
Show the Windows Start menu: CONTROL+ESCAPE
Close the active workbook window: CONTROL+W or CONTROL+F4
Restore the active workbook window size: CONTROL+F5
Move to the next pane in a workbook that has been split: F6
Move to the previous pane in a workbook that has been split: SHIFT+F6
Switch to the next workbook window: CONTROL+F6
Switch to the previous workbook window: CONTROL+SHIFT+F6
Carry out the Move command (workbook icon menu, menu bar), or use the arrow keys to move the window: CONTROL+F7
Carry out the Size command (workbook icon menu, menu bar), or use the arrow keys to size the window: CONTROL+F8
Minimize the workbook window to an icon: CONTROL+F9
Maximize or restore the workbook window: CONTROL+F10
Copy the image of the screen to the Clipboard: PRINT-SCREEN
Copy the image of the active window to the Clipboard: ALT+PRINT SCREEN

14.2 Keys for dialog boxes

Move to the next option or option group: TAB
Move to the previous option or option group: SHIFT+TAB
Switch to the next tab in a dialog box: CONTROL+TAB or CONTROL+PAGE DOWN
Switch to the previous tab in a dialog box: CONTROL+SHIFT+TAB or CONTROL+PAGE UP
Move between options in the active drop-down list box or between some options in a group of options: Arrow keys
Perform the action assigned to the active button (the button with the dotted outline), or select or clear the active check box: SPACEBAR
Move to an option in a drop-down list box: Letter key for the first letter in the option name you want (when a drop-down list box is selected)
Select an option, or select or clear a check box: ALT+letter, where letter is the key for the underlined letter in the option name
Open the selected drop-down list box: ALT+DOWN ARROW
Perform the action assigned to the default command button in the dialog box (the button with the bold outline - often the OK button): ENTER
Cancel the command and close the dialog box: ESCAPE

14.3 Keys for edit boxes in dialog boxes

Move to the beginning of the entry: HOME
Move to the end of the entry: END
Move one character to the left or right: LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
Move one word to the left: CONTROL+LEFT ARROW
Move one word to the right: CONTROL+RIGHT ARROW
Select or unselect one character to the left: SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Select or unselect one character to the right: SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
Select or unselect one word to the left: CONTROL+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Select or unselect one word to the right: CONTROL+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
Select from the insertion point to the beginning of the entry: SHIFT+HOME
Select from the insertion point to the end of the entry: SHIFT+END

15 Keys for working with the Open and Save As dialog boxes

Display the Open dialog box: CONTROL+F12 or CONTROL+O
Save the active workbook: ALT+F2 or F12 or CONTROL+S
Display the Save as dialog box: ALT+SHIFT+F2 or SHIFT+F12
Go to the previous folder: ALT+1
Open the folder up one level from the open folder (Up One Level button): ALT+2
Close the dialog box, and open your World Wide Web search page (Search the Web button): ALT+3
Delete the selected folder or file (Delete button): ALT+4
Create a new subfolder in the open folder (Create New Folder button): ALT+5
Switch between List, Details, Properties, and Preview views: ALT+6
Show the Tools menu (Tools button): ALT+7

16 Keys for using the Office Assistant

Get Help. Displays the Assistant balloon if the Assistant is turned on.: F1
Select a Help topic from the list the Assistant displays: ALT+number (ALT+1 is the first topic, ALT+2 is the second, and so on)
See more Help topics: ALT+DOWN ARROW
See previous Help topics: ALT+UP ARROW
Close an Assistant message or a tip: ESCAPE

17 Keys for sending e-mail messages

To use keys to send e-mail messages, you must configure Microsoft Outlook as your default e-mail program. If Outlook Express is your default e-mail program, you cannot use most of these keys to send e-mail messages.
Move to the e-mail message header: SHIFT+TAB
Cell A1 must be the active cell when you press these keys.
Send the active spreadsheet as an e-mail message: ALT+S
Open the Address Book: CONTROL+SHIFT+B
Check the names in the To, Cc, and Bcc boxes against the Address Book: ALT+K
Open the Address Book in the To box: ALT+PERIOD
Open the Address Book in the Cc box: ALT+C
Open the Address Book in the Bcc box: ALT+B
Go to the Subject box: ALT+J
Open the Outlook Message Options dialog box (View menu, Options command in a message): ALT+P
Create a message flag: CONTROL+SHIFT+G

18 Keys for working with drawing objects, AutoShapes, WordArt, and other objects

18.1 Insert an AutoShape by using the keyboard

1. Press ALT+U to select the AutoShapes menu on the Drawing toolbar.
2. Use the arrow keys to move to the category of AutoShapes you want, and then press the RIGHT ARROW key.
3. Use the ARROW keys to select the AutoShape you want.
4. Press CONTROL+ENTER
5. then use the keyboard to select AutoShape on the Format menu.
6. Select the options you want on the available tabs.

18.2 Insert a text box by using the keyboard

1. Use the keyboard to select the Text Box
2. Press CONTROL+ENTER.
3. Type the text you want in the text box.
4. When you finish typing and want to switch back to the worksheet, press ESCAPE twice.
5. select Text Box on the Format menu, and then select the options you want on the available tabs.

18.3 Insert a WordArt object by using the keyboard

1. Use the keyboard to select WordArt (Insert menu, Picture submenu).
2. Use the arrow keys to select the WordArt style you want, and then press ENTER.
3. Type the text you want, and then use the TAB key to select other options in the dialog box.
4. Press ENTER to insert the WordArt object.
5. select WordArt on the Format menu, and then select the options you want on the available tabs.

18.4 Select a drawing object by using the keyboard

If your insertion point is on the worksheet, do the following:

1. Press F10 to make the menu bar active.
2. Press CONTROL+TAB to select the Drawing toolbar.
3. Press the RIGHT ARROW key to select the Select Objects button on the Drawing toolbar.
4. Press CONTROL+ENTER to select the first drawing object.
5. Press the TAB key to cycle forward (or SHIFT+TAB to cycle backward) through the objects until sizing handles appear on the object you want to select.

If your insertion point is within text in a drawing object, do the following:

1. Press the TAB key to cycle forward (or SHIFT+TAB to cycle backward) through the objects until sizing handles appear on the object you want to select.

To switch from object selection mode back to working in cells, press ESCAPE.

18.5 Change the size of a drawing object by using the keyboard

1. Use the keyboard to select the drawing object you want to resize.
2. On the Format menu, select the command for the type of object selected - for example, AutoShape or Text Box - and then choose the Size tab.
3. Select the options you want.

For help on an option, select the option, and then press SHIFT+F1.

18.6 Copy the attributes of a drawing object by using the keyboard

1. Use the keyboard to select the drawing object with the attributes you want to copy.
   (If you select an AutoShape with attached text, the look and style of the text as well as the attributes of the AutoShape are copied.)
2. Press CONTROL+SHIFT+C to copy the object attributes.
3. Press TAB or SHIFT+TAB to select the object you want to copy the attributes to.
4. Press CONTROL+SHIFT+V to copy the attributes to the object.

Tip You can select any menu command on the menu bar or on a visible toolbar with the keyboard.

1. To select the menu bar, press ALT.
2. Then to select a toolbar, press CONTROL+TAB repeatedly until you select the toolbar you want.
3. Press the underlined letter in the menu name that contains the command you want.
4. In the menu that appears, press the underlined letter in the command name that you want.