Free Lessons
Courses
Seminars
TechHelp
Fast Tips
Templates
Topic Index
Forum
ABCD
 
Home   Courses   TechHelp   Forums   Help   Contact   Merch   Join   Order   Logon  
 
Back to Vertical Lines    Comments List
Upload Images   @Reply   Bookmark    Link   Email   Next Unseen 
Fine tuning with the keyboard
Matt Hall 
          
2 years ago
I use arrow keys to move objects without my mouse pointer getting in the way:
Arrow keys = move object
Control + Arrows = move in small increments
Shift + Arrows = shrink/stretch
Control + Shift + Arrows = shrink/stretch in small increments
Sami Shamma  @Reply  
             
2 years ago
Yes, Matt. That is more precise than the mouse.
Richard Rost  @Reply  
          
2 years ago
Yeah, that's fantastic. I know those exist, but I never remember what they are because I don't use them enough! LOL. So maybe I should put that on like an Access cheat sheet, or something I've been thinking about making one of those for years. This would be great to put on that when with those little stickers or something you can put in your computer. It's got all the hotkeys that you should use, that you never remember. I started doing a shortcut key series, but even that's like the stuff you don't use on a regular basis; you'll forget.
Kevin Yip  @Reply  
     
2 years ago
Keyboard-only controls are often accessibility features for handicapped people or abled people who can't use the mouse for whatever reasons.  If I'm doing a lot of coding (typing), I may want to keep my hands on the keyboard and use these shortcuts.  But in form design, you use the mouse more often, and those keyboard shortcuts may be inconvenient -- because the arrow keys are at an inconvenient place.  You either have to move your left hand all the way to the right to press the arrow keys, or have the right hand leave the mouse to touch the arrow keys.  If the arrow keys were on the left side (like the WASD keys in gaming), that would be more doable.  It would also be doable for left-handed mouse users.
Richard Rost  @Reply  
          
2 years ago
I just never remember what they are. LOL
Matt Hall OP  @Reply  
          
2 years ago
I didn't figure it was new for you guys and it may create confusion when recording videos but I depend on it for accurate arrangement and didn't recall seeing it mentioned.  I do like the cheat sheet idea.  What about some kind of background image or maybe as an add-in, so that it is always available.
Richard Rost  @Reply  
          
2 years ago
I've seen a million cheat sheets out there for Excel and Word, but I figured Access didn't need one. Might have to rethink that.

This thread is now CLOSED. If you wish to comment, start a NEW discussion in Vertical Lines.
 

Next Unseen

 
New Feature: Comment Live View
 
 

The following is a paid advertisement
Computer Learning Zone is not responsible for any content shown or offers made by these ads.
 

Learn
 
Access - index
Excel - index
Word - index
Windows - index
PowerPoint - index
Photoshop - index
Visual Basic - index
ASP - index
Seminars
More...
Customers
 
Login
My Account
My Courses
Lost Password
Memberships
Student Databases
Change Email
Info
 
Latest News
New Releases
User Forums
Topic Glossary
Tips & Tricks
Search The Site
Code Vault
Collapse Menus
Help
 
Customer Support
Web Site Tour
FAQs
TechHelp
Consulting Services
About
 
Background
Testimonials
Jobs
Affiliate Program
Richard Rost
Free Lessons
Mailing List
PCResale.NET
Order
 
Video Tutorials
Handbooks
Memberships
Learning Connection
Idiot's Guide to Excel
Volume Discounts
Payment Info
Shipping
Terms of Sale
Contact
 
Contact Info
Support Policy
Mailing Address
Phone Number
Fax Number
Course Survey
Email Richard
[email protected]
Blog RSS Feed    YouTube Channel

LinkedIn
Copyright 2026 by Computer Learning Zone, Amicron, and Richard Rost. All Rights Reserved. Current Time: 4/30/2026 2:24:32 AM. PLT: 1s