I'm a GranMa in my 60's trying to learn Word/Windows. I started with the 2nd course and have had only this one problem in 3 weeks so that is good. I don't think the answer to my problem is in the book for THIS course.
I can't figure out how to use the commands with the underlined letters like File, Open... I know all the OTHER ways to open a file but I have to know this one as well.
Can you help me?
In a Word document, click on the word File in the top left corner, and that menu should appear. Then click on Open and a box appears that allows you to wander around in the folders and files on the computer. Once you find the one you want, click on it and hit Open -- or simply double-click on it.
Other ways to do this are with Ctrl + O
or
by clicking on File and opening one of the files listed at the bottom of that menu (if you want to open a very recently used one)
or
by using the Start | Documents list.
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Thank you, Writeacher. This was my first time to use this resource.
I knew all the methods but the one with Ctrl + O...
Is Ctrl + used with ALL the options across the toolbars to accomplish the tasks indicated by the underlined letter? (Not sure if that question is clear.)
Again... Thank you from GranMa Cee
Evidently that is not the key... I tried with with Ctrl + I and got italics instead of Insert. So maybe my question should be... where can I find a copy of all the key combinations to activate those words with underlined letters in them.
Thanks.... GranMa Cee
In those drop-down menus (File, Edit, etc.), you'll know when you see a Ctrl + shortcut -- you'll see Ctrl = K (or whatever) across from the command itself.
Ctrl + C = copy
Ctrl + X = cut
Ctrl + V = paste
etc.
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Of course, I'm here to help! It sounds like you're having trouble using keyboard shortcuts in Word/Windows. The underlined letters you see are called keyboard accelerators or access keys. They allow you to quickly access various commands without using the mouse.
To use the commands with underlined letters, you need to press the ALT key on your keyboard and then press the letter or key associated with the command you want to use. For example, to access the File menu, you would press ALT + F. Once you have pressed ALT, the underlined letters in the menu options will be displayed, allowing you to press the corresponding letter to access that command.
Here's a step-by-step breakdown of how to use the keyboard accelerators:
1. Open Word/Windows and navigate to the area or menu where you want to use a command.
2. Press and hold the ALT key on your keyboard. You'll notice that some letters in the menu options become underlined.
3. While still holding the ALT key, press the letter or key associated with the command you want to use. For example, to access the Open command, you would press O while holding ALT.
4. Release both the ALT key and the letter key. This will activate the command you selected.
Using keyboard accelerators can save you time and make navigation more efficient, especially if you prefer using the keyboard over the mouse.
I hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.