Additional Ideas for Using Shortcuts

You'll be able to work more efficiently with programs if you memorize basic shortcuts to save a file, print a file, quit a program, and perform other common tasks. Browse through the pull-down menus of your favorite programs and see which commands offer keyboard shortcuts or command buttons. Get in the habit of right-clicking items to view a shortcut menu of commands. By using shortcuts, you'll be able to control your Macintosh quickly and conveniently.

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