Tag Archive | "alt"

How To Get Back The Classic WinXP Alt-Tab in Windows 7

Friday, November 5, 2010

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If you have migrated to Windows 7 from Windows XP, you’ll realise that a lot has changed, including the alt-tab functionality. In the default Windows 7 behaviour, alt-tab shows thumbnails, but looks messy and cluttered, not to mention slow. Thankfully, you can still get back the Windows XP alt-tab functionality. Just follow these steps: Go [...]

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How To Remap Keyboard Keys In Windows (Such as the with Apple Keyboard)

Friday, July 2, 2010

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I use the Apple bluetooth wireless keyboard, but I use it with my Windows computer, not a Mac. I love it though, and I think it’s the best bluetooth keyboard around – the problem is, while most keys generally work fine, certain keys are missing. For instance, on the Apple keyboard, the command key is [...]

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Insert a Tick or Check in Excel / Word

Sunday, January 25, 2009

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Quick tip! You can insert a check or a tick in Excel or any other application with any keyboard by switching to the Webdings font and typing “a”. Tags: alt, check, checkmark, Excel, Microsoft, office, powerpoint, Tick, unicode, Windows, Word

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