Mouse Trouble? Windows Keyboard Tips

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WINDOWS KEYBOARD TIPS & TRICKS

Mousing can make life both easier and frustrating on the computer. Here's some keyboarding tips to help you when mousing just isn't working for you.

Pick the ones that you'll use most often, and with repetition they'll become second nature to you.

And view this webpage if you want to see more keyboard commands than I'll ever remember. 😉

TO LAUNCH A PROGAM FROM THE DESKTOP: Instead of double-clicking on the program's icon, click once while pressing the ENTER key on the keyboard.

HINT:

Using the CTRL KEY is the same as using the SHIFT KEY to make a capital letter. To make a capital, you hold down the SHIFT KEY and then the letter you want to capitalize. Release both keys.
To use the CTRL KEY, you hold down the CTRL KEY and then the command letter indicated below. Release both keys.

CUT / COPY / PASTE: Highlight text first, same as you would with a mouse, then use the keyboard command.

Cut = CTRL + X
Copy = CTRL + C
Paste = CTRL + V

SAVE / SAVE AS

Save = CTRL + S
Save As = CTRL + SHIFT + S

FORMATTING TEXT: Highlight text first, same as you would with a mouse, then use the keyboard command.

BOLD = CTRL + B
ITALIC = CTRL + I
UNDERLINE = CTRL + U

SELECT ALL = CRTL + A (Highlights everything automatically.)

UNDO = CRTL + Z

WINDOWS KEY

VOICE DICTATION = WINDOWS KEY+ H
FILE EXPLORER = WINDOWS KEY + E

CONTEXUAL MENU (RIGHT-CLICKING) = MENU KEY (hamburger icon)

INSERT EMOTICONS = WINDOWS KEY + . (period) 👍

SUMMER CLASSES

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, Olsten Family Center

790 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 1-631-470-6757

Facebook Spotlight

If you are confused by Facebook, or have never tried this social network, this class is for you. This 3-session class will help you understand, navigate, and enjoy using Facebook features on both desktop and mobile apps (iPad and iPhone).

iPhone (4) starts on Aug 8
PC Computing Basics 1 (4) starts on Aug 9
Facebook (3) starts on Aug 31
Smartphone Photography (4) starts on Sept 7

Private Instruction available at this location.

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, South Shore Iovino Family Center

1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706 1-631-647-3100

Private Instruction available at this location.

FREE WEBINARS & SEMINARS

Webinars are held over Zoom,

Seminars are at local libraries.

iPhone: The Camera Webinar on August 16
Android Phone: Getting Started Webinar on Sept 11
Windows 10: Survey of Settings & Desktop Webinar on Sept 13
Windows 11: An Introduction Webinar on Sep 20
Traveling with Your Smartphone Webinar on Sept 28

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION INFORMATION

IMPORTANT STUFF TO KNOW!

COVID PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL IN-PERSON CLASSES REVISED:

MASKING IS NOW OPTIONAL.

PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED.

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ALL CLASSES:

Registration is open until 10 AM sharp one day before the start of a class.

To participate in our classes, register and pay online with a credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, contact the office at 631-470-6757, or register in person at Open House in Huntington, Bay Shore & Blue Point.

ONLINE CLASSES:

To participate in our online courses, you need to download Zoom on your computing device*. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and manual before the class.

WEBINARS ARE ONLINE:

Registration is open until one hour prior to the webinar's start time.

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SOLD OUT:

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COMPUTING DEVICES:

*Computing devices include Windows and Mac Desktops & Laptops,

iPads, and Android Tablets.