I've seen lots of people be able to navigate through the computer (PC) using only the keyboard. It seems much more efficient, but I don't know many simple tasks. I've downloaded Quicksilver, and I know basic shortcuts (saving, printing, command tab, etc.). I don't know how to switch the active window when using the same application. The only way I know to switch the window is using command tab, but that's between applications. Is there another way to do this?? Also, on Windows, I can use the arrow keys to navigate through options on a window and press enter to execute. How can I do this on a mac? Any other simple tasks that I need to know??
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How to go completely keyboard
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Turn on the keyboard menus in either Universal Access or Keyboard in the System Preferences. Also, to switch between windows in an application, use command-`.
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CMD+`
Unfortunately, for most things its not possible, but some (e.g. CMD+D for Don't Save) work.
I recommend installing Quicksilver plugins such as the iTunes one for a higher level of control.
1) Cmd+` will cycle through windows within the active application.
2) Go to System Preferences > Keyboard & Mouse > Keyboard Shortcuts and set the Full Keyboard Access setting at the bottom to "All Controls."
2) Go to System Preferences > Keyboard & Mouse > Keyboard Shortcuts and set the Full Keyboard Access setting at the bottom to "All Controls."
Thanks for eveybody's quick replies. When I do Cmd-' or Cmd+', the text gets bigger or smaller. Am I doing something wrong, or how do I turn off this shortcut??
haha dont actually press the plus or minus key. in keyboard shortcuts "+" denotes and, and "-" denotes a dash.
It is CMD plus the ` key.
The ` is on the same key as the ~ (next to the 1 key)
Here are some sites to reference:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75459
http://www.danrodney.com/mac/index.html
-Kevin
Usually when you are viewing commands, the Modifier (Command/Option/Control/Shift) followed by either a "+" or a "-" (personal preference) and then a character that is used to activate the command (ex Command-S means hold command and then hit the letter s). If the shortcut is then followed by a comma, do the command, then release all keys then tap the key that follows the comma (ex Option-n,n will yield an ñ)
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Option + tab will cycle through the links on a page (just tab only does controls).
Once on a link, hit Return to launch it.
-Kevin
Option tab worked for me, but the pushing the alt button five times didn't. Is there a setting I need to turn on to make this work??
Does anyone know of a shortcut to highlight the address bar, so I can start typing a new URL quickly?
Another question: on the iMac keyboard, there are buttons such as "home" and "end." I can go to the end of a line is MS Word by hitting "end." How do I do this on the MacBook keyboard?
Sleep = cmd + opt + eject
shutdown = cmd + opt + ctrl + eject
restart = cmd + ctrl + eject
log out = cmd + shift + q
Might want to have a gander through this page