Bob Shortcut Keys
  
PSS ID Number: Q129963
Article last modified on 05-26-1995
 
1.00
 
WINDOWS
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Bob, version 1.0
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SUMMARY
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The following is a list of shortcut keys for Bob 1.0.
 
Main Room
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F1                            View program names for icons.
SHIFT+F1                      Also view decoration names.
CTRL+T                        Reset tips level.
CTRL+A                        Add a program.
CTRL+D                        Add a decorative object.
CTRL+O                        Change view.
CTRL+G                        Go to a different room, or to any room.
CTRL+B                        Go back to previous room.
CTRL+Q                        Sign yourself out of the home
                              (not out of programs).
CTRL+F                        Search for a program.
CTRL+L                        Adjust sound volume.
F2                            View shortcuts menu.
ALT+F4                        Exit
ALT+TAB                       Switch between open programs.
 
NOTE: Click the right mouse button on an object to get to the "change it"
menu quickly.
 
Address Book
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TAB                           Move field by field to the right.
SHIFT+TAB                     Move field by field to the left.
CRTL+HOME                     Move to the first field on the page.
CTRL+END                      Move to the last field on the page.
ALT+letter                    Move to corresponding index.
PAGE DOWN                     Move to the next page.
PAGE UP                       Move to the previous page.
CTRL+ > or <                  Move through pages in either direction.
CTRL+Z                        Undo single entry before leaving field.
SHIFT+RIGHT or LEFT ARROW     Highlight field information
                              one character at a time.
SHIFT+HOME or END key         Highlight entire field entry.
CTRL+F                        Search for something.
CTRL+L                        Switch to a mailing list.
CTRL+X                        Cut highlighted information and copy it
                              to Clipboard.
CTRL+C                        Copy highlighted information to
                              Clipboard.
CTRL+V                        Paste information from Clipboard.
 
E-Mail
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CTRL+X                        Cut highlighted information and copy it
                              to Clipboard.
CTRL+C                        Copy highlighted information to
                              Clipboard.
CTRL+V                        Paste information from Clipboard.
 
NOTE: Double-click a message to read a message. Double-click a cubby to
bring out mail.
 
Letter Writer
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CTRL+B                        Make the highlighted text Boldface.
CTRL+I                        Make the highlighted text Italicized.
CTRL+U                        Make the highlighted text Underlined.
CTRL+S                        Save the current letter.
CTRL+N                        Start a new letter.
CTRL+O                        Work on an existing letter.
CTRL+P                        Print the current letter.
CTRL+Z                        Undo last action.
CTRL+Y                        Redo last undo.
SHIFT+Any ARROW KEY           Highlight text.
CTRL+X                        Cut highlighted information and copy it
                              to Clipboard.
CTRL+C                        Copy highlighted information to
                              Clipboard.
CTRL+V                        Paste information from Clipboard.
 
Calendar
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RIGHT ARROW                   Go to next day.
LEFT ARROW                    Go to previous day.
DOWN ARROW                    Go to next week.
UP ARROW                      Go to previous week.
PAGE DOWN                     Go to next month.
PAGE UP                       Go to previous month.
CTRL+G                        Go to any day.
CTRL+T                        Go to today.
CTRL+P                        Print.
CTRL+F                        Find an event.
 
Checkbook
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CTRL+RIGHT ARROW or TAB       Move ahead one field.
CTRL+LEFT ARROW or SHIFT+TAB  Move back on field.
ENTER                         Advance one transaction.
+ (in a number or date field) Increases the number or date.
- (in a number or date field) Decreases the number or date.
SHIFT+"(quotation mark)       Copy field from previous transaction.
CTRL+X                        Cut information and copy it to
                              Clipboard.
CTRL+T                        Toggle between 1-line and 3-line view.
CTRL+D                        Insert current date.
CTRL+K                        Display calculator.
CTRL+S                        Use multiple categories.
SPACE BAR                     Mark as clear while reconciling.
 
Household Manager and Financial Guide
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CTRL+HOME                     Move to top left cell in list.
CTRL+END                      Move to lower right cell in list.
PAGE DOWN                     Move to next page.
PAGE UP                       Move to previous page.
CTRL+PAGE DOWN                Move to the right.
CTRL+PAGE UP                  Move to the left.
TAB                           Move to next column.
SHIFT+TAB                     Move to previous column.
CTRL+G                        Go to a specific line.
INSERT                        Insert a line or column.
DELETE                        Delete a line or column.
CTRL+X                        Cut highlighted information and copy it
                              to Clipboard.
CTRL+C                        Copy highlighted information to
                              Clipboard.
CTRL+V                        Paste information from Clipboard.
 
Great Greetings
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CTRL+P                        Print the card.
CTRL+S                        Save the card.
CTRL+N                        Create a new card.
CTRL+O                        Open an existing card.
CTRL+Z                        Undo last action.
CTRL+Y                        Redo last undo.
CTRL+X                        Cut highlighted information and copy it
                              to Clipboard.
CTRL+C                        Copy highlighted information to
                              Clipboard.
CTRL+V                        Paste information from Clipboard.
 
KBCategory: Kbusage
KBSubcategory: B_Shell
 
Additional reference words: w_bob
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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1995.