3/27/2012
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Greetings!  
Over the next few months, Tech Tips will focus on computing tips that have been at your finger tips all along, but possibly never discovered.  While many of these tips will be helpful while navigating our MLS system, their benefits are realized throughout the Windows operating system.

Ctrl + Z (Control Z):  Have you ever wished you could click on "undo" in all of life's situations.  Well, I can't help you there, but there is an "undo" keystroke that is extremely helpful in backing out of mistakes in Windows and Windows applications:  Ctrl + Z (pronounces 'control z').  This simple keystroke allows you to undo your last action, even if you cannot find an "undo" button.  So that you never forget Ctrl + Z, you should never use the "undo" button again.  However, it cannot undo all of your mistakes.  For example, if you are prompted to save a file and you say "no", then the file is not saved and you cannot undo such a mistake.

Ctrl + F (Control F):  Whether you are web browsing, using Microsoft Word or Excel, or even a PDF file, Ctrl + F can save you lots of time finding certain words or subject matter.  Let's say that you Google a keyword and open a web page from the search results.  At first glance you do not see the keyword on the page, but this does not mean it is not there.  A quick Ctrl + F will open a small dialog box that allows you to enter a keyword to find on that specific web page.  The same power is at your fingertips when looking for a word or series of characters in Word, Excel, Adobe Reader, and so many other Windows application.

Consider Ctrl + Z and Ctrl + F to be tools that you will use from now on.  If you are one who collects sticky notes around the perimeter of your computer display, add a sticky note to remind you of these valuable tools.

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