What the F-key? F1 through F4 (Extended!)

Today we'll be talking F1 through F4.



F1


Shift + F1 = This reveals the formatting of the current document (MS Word)


ALT + F1 = Go to next field


ALT + Shift + F1 = Go to previous field


CTRL + ALT + F1 = Display Microsoft System Info (Does not appear to work under Windows Vista)


CTRL + Shift + F1 = Change the font (Does not appear to work under Windows Vista)

F2


Shift + F2 = Copy Text


CTRL + F2 = Print preview command (MS Word)


ALT + Shift + F2 = Save command (MS Word)


CTRL + ALT + F2 = Open command (MS Word)

F3


Shift + F3 = Changes text case (MS Word)


CTRL + F3 = Program specific. Experiment with this one, but save your work first!


ALT + F3 = Creates a building block (MS Word)

F4


Shift + F4 = Repeat a find or Go To action (MS Word)


CTRL + F4 = Close the active window (MS Word)


Alt + F4 = Close the active program. If no programs are open you can shut your computer down with this combination!