Shortcuts+for+the+Mac

 =**Shortcuts for the Mac** =



Here are some useful hints and tips to make your life easier when using Apple computers. The best way to learn in anything is to play play play, so please give things a go.

__Function Shortcuts__


 * Fn + F11 ** = instantly see the desktop
 * Fn + F10 ** = shows all the multiple pages open of the one kind eg all your pages windows
 * Fn + F9 ** = shows every single active window that is running on your computer.



 __Other Useful Shortcuts__ **Two fingers/Mouse Pad** = Placing two fingers on the mouse pad moving up and down, scrolls up and down. **Option Command h** = hide everything - you must be in an application to do this **Command Delete** = to delete or eject something
 * Command + Ta ****b** = If you hold down the command key and tap the tab key you can go from one application to the another one that is open on your mac.
 * Two finger + Mouse Key ** = If you put two fingers in the mouse pad and top the mouse key it brings up right click. Very handy to have.
 * Two fingers + Control key ** = Zoom in and out on any application. Great if you want to focus on a particular aspect of a page.

<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">__Spinning Wheel of Death__

If you get the spinning wheel of death you can do these four things <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1. **<span style="color: rgb(2, 0, 255);">Command Q **- if that does not work go to step 2 2. **<span style="color: rgb(2, 0, 255);">Option + Command + Escape ** 3. If all else fails hold down the start up key. 4. If that fails hold you hands up in despire and let Darren know.

<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">__<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Searching for Documents (or anythig else for that matter) __ On the top right hand corner there is a picture of a magnifying glass. Click on it and enter what you are looking for. The search engine willlook at titles, folders and even inside text and bring up possible items. It is extremely detailed and will save you a lot of time looking for things. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">