Stuart Rogers wrote: > McKinney, Doug wrote: > >> Is there a shortcut >> key for spell-checking? >> > > > The Alt key is your friend. All menu choices are available by holding > Alt and typing the underlined letter of the menu name. Release the Alt > key and type the underlined letter of the command. > > Spellcheck: Alt+E to open the Edit menu, L for spelling. > > Best, >
Forgot to mention: It seems that by default, Windoze hides the underlined letters until you press Alt. It's much easier to learn the shortcuts if the underscores are always visible. The setting (in XP) is buried as the last item in the Effects dialog box available from the Appearance tab of Desktop properties. (Right-click on a blank area of desktop to begin.) HTH, -- Stuart Rogers Technical Communicator Phoenix Geophysics Limited Toronto, ON, Canada +1 (416) 491-7340 x 325 srogers phoenix-geophysics com "Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product." -- Eleanor Roosevelt
