On Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:43:01 -0800 (PST)
Joe Barnett wrote:
> I just started using Open Text and I find that it is really good and
> has a lot of great features that are easy to implement. The only
> problem I have is with the right click of the mouse. I do a lot of
> writing and I cut and paste a lot. I find that the cut and past
> symbols are too far down on the list to allow me to do this quickly.
> I personally feel that they should be first in line as that is what
> the right click has been up till now. The rest of the stuff on the
> list are not what I would call fast tool but mostly informational
> tools. I have been using Word and I understand that I am use to that
> but it also seems logic that the cut and paste tools should have
> faster accessibility as that is something that is done a lot in
> writing. I am considering using Open exclusively and I know that I
> need to adjust but I truly think that this is very important for a
> writer.
>
> Joe Barnett
>
Man are you in luck. A writer is well advised to learn the keyboard
shortcuts for the common functions they use. This saves the arm strain
of repeatedly reaching for the mouse.
If you click on the "edit" menu it actually tells you what these common
functions are. But for your convenience as i am feeling amiable tonight
i list some of the common ones below.
Please note that these ones are accessed by holding down the Control key
[Ctrl] and tapping the appropriate letter key. I use square brackets to
denote the keys to use.
Undo - [Ctrl] + [z]
Cut - [Ctrl] + [x]
Copy - [Ctrl] + [c]
Paste - {Ctrl] + [v]
Many more are listed on the various menu's but that will get you
started.
Another really handy tip is don't worry about fancy formatting while you
are writing. Use the headings functions from the stylist and
bullets/numbers only. This helps to separate your content from your
presentation, which allows you to stick to flowing the words while they
are coming thick and fast.
And leave those spelling mistakes alone till later. If need be turn off
the wavy red underline. Constantly fixing them interupts the flow.
Cheers
--
Michael
All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall
be well
- Julian of Norwich 1342 - 1416
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