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Undoing the last action without the mouse

In many Windows applications you can undo your last action, this can be done by pressing the undo button on the toolbar, or by using the keyboard:-

  • Undo – CTRL+Z
  • Redo – CTRL+Y

Select, Cut, Copy and Paste Text without the mouse

In this guide we’ll look at selecting, copying and pasting text all without the mouse.
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Increasing the Size of Screen Elements in Windows 7

If you find the text and icons on your screen too small, then Windows 7 provides an easy method of increasing the size of Windows Elements.

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MouseKeys, Using the Keyboard to control the mouse.

Mouse Keys allows you to control the mouse pointer, and carryout actions such as double clicking and drag and drop using the Keyboard. Continue reading ‘MouseKeys, Using the Keyboard to control the mouse.’ »

Moving around a Word document, without the mouse.

This list of Keyboard Short cuts will help you quickly find your way around a Microsoft Word document.

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Create Keyboard Shortcuts to your favourite Programs

Using a keyboard short cut makes it easier to launch your favourite programs without having to look on the desktop, or navigate the start menu. In this guide we’ll create a keyboard short cut to launch Microsoft Word.

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How to change the default font in Word 2007

If you find the default font in Word 2007 too small, here’s how to change it.

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I never know if the Caps Lock is on or off!

Normally the status of the caps lock and num lock keys is indicated by lights on the keyboard. When Toggle Keys is switched on your computer will emit a tone, when either the caps lock, num lock or scroll lock keys are pressed. A high tone indicates that the key is switched on, a low tone indicates that the key is switched off.

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