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Friday, May 20, 2011

Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys

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Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys


Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys

The followings are shortcut keys and mouse shortcuts that can be used for Microsoft Word
Use at your own risk.
Mouse shortcuts

ShortcutDescription
Double-click (on a word)Select the word.
Single-click (anywhere in a sentence) + Holding CTRLSelect the entire sentence.
Triple-click (anywhere in a paragraph)Select the entire paragraph.
Click, hold, drag, then releaseSelect text from the click position to release position.
Click first position, hold SHIFT key, then click 2nd positionSelect text from the 1st position to the 2nd position.
Hold ALT key, then click and dragVertical select text.
Hold CTRL key, then scroll wheelZoom in/out.


Keyboard shortcuts

ShortcutDescription
Ctrl + ASelect all (including text, graphics).
Ctrl + BBold.
Ctrl + IItalic.
Ctrl + UUnderline.
Ctrl + CCopy.
Ctrl + VPaste.
Ctrl + XCut.
Ctrl + FFind.
Ctrl + ZUndo.
Ctrl + YRedo.
Ctrl + POpen the print dialog.
Ctrl + KInsert link.
Ctrl + LLeft align.
Ctrl + ECenter align.
Ctrl + RRight align.
Ctrl + MIndent.
Ctrl + (left arrow)Moves one word to the left.
Ctrl + (right arrow)Moves one word to the right.
Ctrl + (up arrow)Moves cursor to the beginning of the paragraph.
Ctrl + (down arrow)Moves cursor to the end of the paragraph.
Ctrl + Shift + FChange font.
Ctrl + Shift + *View/hide non-printing characters.
Ctrl + DelDeletes word to the right of cursor.
Ctrl + BackspaceDeletes word to the left of cursor.
Ctrl + EndMoves cursor to the end of document.
Ctrl + HomeMoves cursor to the beginning of document.
Ctrl + SpacebarReset highlighted text to the default font.
Ctrl + 1Single-space.
Ctrl + 2Double-space.
Ctrl + 51.5-line.
Ctrl + Alt + 1Format text: heading 1.
Ctrl + Alt + 2Format text: heading 2.
Ctrl + Alt + 3Format text: heading 3.
F1Help.
F4Repeat the last action
F5Go to .
F7Spelling and grammar.
F12Save as.
F8 then (left arrow)Increase selection to the left by one character
F8 then (right arrow)Increase selection to the right by one character
Ctrl + F1Task Pane.
Ctrl + F2Print preview.
Alt + Ctrl + F2New document.
Shift + F3Cycle between capitalized formats
Ctrl + InsertCopy.
Shift + InsertPaste.
Shift + EndSelect from current position to the end of the line.
Shift + HomeSelect from current position to the beginning of the line.
Ctrl + Shift + (left arrow)Select from current position to the beginning of the word.
Ctrl + Shift + (right arrow)Select from current position to the end of the word.
Ctrl + Shift + (up arrow)Select from current position to the beginning of the document.
Ctrl + Shift + (down arrow)Select from current position to the end of the document.
Ctrl + Shift + Page UpSelect from current position to the beginning of the window.
Ctrl + Shift + Page DownSelect from current position to the end of the window.
Shift + Page UpOne screen page up.
Shift + Page DownOne screen page down.
Shift + F7Thesaurus check selected text.
Shift + F12Save.
Ctrl + Shift + F12Print.
Alt + Shift + DInsert the current date.
Alt + Shift + TInsert the current time.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Restore Ipod Shuffle ; credits: www.techpraveen.com

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Apple iPod Shuffle How to Restore iPod Shuffle
Is your iPod not playing? Want to restore your iPod factory settings as before? Then this article will be very useful for music lovers. Restore erases the disk and restores iPod shuffle to its original factory condition with updated software.Before starting restore process, make sure to back up any files you’ve saved on iPod shuffle.

Steps to Restore iPod Shuffle

1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes.
2. Open iTunes and connect iPod shuffle to your computer or Macbook.
3. iPod shuffle will appear in the Devices section on the left side of the Tunes window.
4. Select iPod shuffle under Devices and you will see information about it appear in the main iTunes window under the Summary tab/button for iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generation) or the Settings tab/buttonfor iPod shuffle (1st or 2nd generation).
Steps to Restore iPod Shuffle How to Restore iPod Shuffle

5. Click the Restore button. You will be presented with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download the latest iPod Software.
6. If you are using a Mac OS X, a dialog box will be prompted to enter an administrator’s name and password.
7. A progress indicator will appear please do not disconnect iPod shuffle during the restore process.
8. After the restore process is complete, the iPod shuffle’s status light will flash orange continuously. The iPod Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences as you did when you connected your iPod shuffle for the first time.
That’s it your iPod is restored icon smile How to Restore iPod Shuffle

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Microsoft Excel Shortcut Keys, Basic, Easy and Useful

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Microsoft Excel Shortcut Keys


Microsoft Excel Shortcut Keys

The followings are Microsoft Excel shortcuts. Some short-cuts might be version specific.
Use at your own risk.
Mouse shortcuts

ShortcutDescription
Double-click (on a cell)Edit the cell contents.
Double-click (on a row/column divider)Adjust height/width to auto-fit
High-light headers of multiple rows/columns then Double-click on a row/column dividerAdjust height/width to auto-fit of all high-lighted rows/columns
Triple-clickSelect the entire contents in the cell
Click on row/column divider then dragAdjust height/width of the row/colunn
High-light headers of multiple rows/columns then Click on row/column divider then dragAdjust height/width of the rows/colunns
Ctrl + Mouse wheelZooms in and out of document.
Hold Shift + Click the cellsSelect multiple cells


Keyboard shortcuts

ShortcutDescription
F2Edit the selected cell.
F5Goto a specific cell. For example, C6.
F7Spell check selected text and/or document.
F11Create chart.
Ctrl + ASelect all.
Ctrl + BBold.
Ctrl + CCopy.
Ctrl + FFind (same as Shift + F5).
Ctrl + GGo To.
Ctrl + HReplace.
Ctrl + IItalic.
Ctrl + KInsert link.
Ctrl + NNew Workbook.
Ctrl + OOpen Workbook.
Ctrl + PPrint dialog.
Ctrl + SSave.
Ctrl + UUnderline.
Ctrl + VPaste.
Ctrl + ZUndo.
Ctrl + YRedo.
Ctrl + XCut.
Ctrl + 5Strikethrough text.
Ctrl + F3Define Name.
Ctrl + F4Exit Excel.
Ctrl + F6Switch between open workbooks.
Ctrl + F9Minimize current window.
Ctrl + F10Maximize current window.
Shift + F1Activate Help on Item.
Shift + F2Insert Comments
Shift + F3Insert Function.
Ctrl + Shift + ;Enter the current time.
Ctrl + ;Enter the current date.
Ctrl + Page downMove to next worksheet.
Ctrl + Page upMove to previous worksheet.
Ctrl + Shift + #Number Format: Date
Ctrl + Shift + @Number Format: Time.
Ctrl + Shift + !Number Format: Commas.
Ctrl + Shift + $Number Format: Currency
Ctrl + Shift + %Number Format: Percentage
Ctrl + Shift + ^Number Format: Scientific.
Ctrl + SpaceSelect entire column.
Shift + SpaceSelect entire row.
Ctrl + (Arrow key)Move to next section.

Monday, May 16, 2011

How to Add Watermark to a Microsoft Word Document.!

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Add Watermark to a Word Document

You can insert a watermark into a Microsoft Word document as either text or image.
Here is a sample Word Document with text watermark:

And here is an example of picture watermark:


Step-by-step to add a watermark to Word document (applied for Microsoft Word 97-2010):
Microsoft Word 97/2000/XP (2002)/2003:
  1. Open the Word document that you want to add watermark to.
  2. Select "Format" from the top menu, then select "Background", then "Printed Watermark".
  3. In the "Printed Watermark" dialog:

    A. To insert a text watermark:
    • Select the "Text watermark".
    • Then, either select a pre-defined text from the drop-down, or type in your desire text on the "Text" field.
    • Customize your watermark with other options in this dialog such as text size, text color, etc, then click "OK".
    • Watermark is now inserted into your document.

    B. To insert an image watermark:
    • Select the "Picture watermark".
    • Then click on the button "Select Picture...".
    • Navigate to the directory where your watermark picture is located. Select it and click "Insert".
    • Select a customized scale if desired, then click "OK".
    • The image is now inserted into your document as watermark.



Microsoft Word 2007/2010:
  1. Open the Word document that you want to add watermark to.
  2. Select the "Page Layout" Tab from the top menu
  3. In the "Page Background" group, select "Watermark".
  4. You can now select one of the pre-defined watermarks, or if you wish to use your own text/image, select "Custom Watermark" at the bottom.
    At the "Printed Watermark" dialog:

    A. To insert a text watermark:
    • Select the "Text watermark".
    • Then, either select a pre-defined text from the drop-down, or type in your desire text on the "Text" field.
    • Customize your watermark with other options in this dialog such as text size, text color, etc, then click "OK".
    • Watermark is now inserted into your document.

    B. To insert an image watermark:
    • Select the "Picture watermark".
    • Then click on the button "Select Picture...".
    • Navigate to the directory where your watermark picture is located. Select it and click "Insert".
    • Select a customized scale if desired, then click "OK".
    • The image is now inserted into your document as watermark.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Internet Explorer Shortcut Keys. Easy and Useful

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Microsoft Internet Explorer Shortcut Keys


Microsoft Internet Explorer Shortcut Keys

The followings are short-cuts for Microsoft Internet Explorer. Some keys are version specific
Use at your own risk.
Mouse shortcuts

ShortcutDescription
Double-click (On a word)Select the word.
Triple-clickSelect entire line.
Wheel clickActivate the Smooth scrolling
Hold Ctrl + Scroll Wheel forwardIncrease font size
Hold Ctrl + Scroll Wheel backwardDecrease font size
Click one point then hold Shift & click anotherCreate a selection from the two points


Keyboard shortcuts

ShortcutDescription
F1Help.
F3Toggle on/off search panel.
F4Pull down address bar.
F5Refresh current page.
F6Move focus to address bar.
F11Toggle on/off full-screen mode
Alt + (Left Arrow)Go back on history. Same pas Backspace
Alt + (Right Arrow)Go forward on history.
Ctrl + ASelect All.
Ctrl + BFavorites.
Ctrl + CCopy Selected.
Ctrl + ESearch panel.
Ctrl + FFind (on page).
Ctrl + HToggle History panel.
Ctrl + IToggle Favorites panel.
Ctrl + LOpen File. Same as Ctrl + O
Ctrl + NOpen New browser window.
Ctrl + PPrint current page / frame.
Ctrl + RRefresh. Same as F5
EscStop (while page is loading).
Ctrl + EnterAuto complete a url address. For example, type thecomputricks in the address bar and press CTRL + ENTER to get http://www.thecomputricks.com.
Ctrl + DAdd the current page to favorite.

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