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Word
- Use the keyboard to toggle between two open documents quickly. When editing
two or more Word documents simultaneously, my fingers are on the keyboard and thus it is relatively slow to
use the mouse to switch documents. Keystroke toggle keys are Ctrl+F6 to go the next document window and
Shift+Ctrl+F6 (or Alt+F6) to go to the previous one.
- Use Word's AutoCorrect (from Tools) to reduce the amount of repetitive
typing you do. For example, if you type Windows Internet Explorer often, create an entry, wie, that will
automatically expand to read Windows Internet Explorer every time you type wie.
- The auto correct feature in WordPerfect is called QuickCorrect, it is also
accessed from the Tools menu.
- When using Windows Explorer to move files, if you forget where you just
moved a file--by releasing the mouse too early--click Undo from the Edit menu (or press Alt+Backspace).
- When you're working in a DOS box, you can toggle between full screen and
Windows mode, with Alt+Enter. This works in Win 3.1 and 95.
- Don't be afraid to negotiate a price with a dealer. You have nothing to
lose and the potential to save.
- Have you ever clicked Shutdown and then remembered something that you wanted to do, for example backing up the latest file? You may be able to restart Windows, as follows. When you get the screen that says "It is now safe for you to turn off your computer" type Win. In many (but not all) cases Windows will restart. If you type MODE CO80 you will be at the DOS prompt as the shutdown returns you to DOS.
If you've been wondering what the main parts of the Registry do, here's a brief explanation.
Local Machine: Defines any hardware devices that have ever been attached to the system.
Current Configuration: describes the present settings for the video system and the printers used on the system.
Data Classes: Defines data types and associates programs with the types of files stored on the system.
All Users: Stores names of the users who log onto this system, and their preferences and recent activity.
Dynamic Data: Description of information that is subject to change.
Current User: Contains the preference information and recent choices for the present user.
Reprinted from the September 1998 issue of PC Update, the magazine of Melbourne PC User Group, Australia
