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Using Accessibility Shortcuts in Help


The following keyboard shortcuts can be used for navigation, selection, and other functions in Windows Me online Help. Some of these keyboard shortcuts are also applicable throughout Windows Me.

ALT+SPACEBAR: Use this shortcut to display the System menu. Use the arrow keys to choose a command, and then press ENTER.
ALT+F4: Use this shortcut to close Help.
ALT+TAB: Use this shortcut to switch between Windows Help and other open windows.
CTRL+C: Use this shortcut to copy selected text so that you can paste it in another file using a text editor such as Notepad.
CTRL+V: Use this shortcut to paste copied text into a file by using a text editor such as Notepad.
CTRL+A: Use this shortcut to highlight the text in the right pane.
SHIFT+F10: Use this shortcut to display the shortcut menu on the Windows desktop.
TAB: Use this shortcut to move to topics in the table of contents, index, search results, and all links in the displayed topic.
BACKSPACE: Toggles the Back button.
ESC: Use this shortcut to close dialog boxes and menus throughout Windows Me.
ENTER: Use this shortcut throughout Windows Me to execute the requested command, such as
opening a topic or displaying a list of topics.
UP ARROW/PAGE UP: Use this shortcut to move up one topic in the table of contents, index, and search list if slider bar is available.
DOWN ARROW/PAGE DOWN: Use this shortcut to move down one topic in the table of contents, index, and search list if slider bar is available.

Microsoft Magnifier

Microsoft Magnifier is intended to provide a minimum level of functionality for users with slight visual impairments. Most users with visual impairments will need a magnification utility program with higher functionality for daily use.

For more information about using Windows Me accessibility features, visit the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/enable.


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