We all have programs that we use every day, like e-mail and web browsers. Wouldn't it be convenient to be able to open them at any time? Here's how...
Step 1 Highlight the application, either on the desktop or in the All Programs sub-menu of the Start menu.
Step 2 Next, press the Applications key (located
near the Right Control key). You can also
click your Right Mouse button.
Step 3 Now, use the Arrow Keys to highlight the
properties option and Enter. You may also
click on this option. It's the last item in the
menu. You should be in the General tab of the Properties dialog box.
Step 4 Next, Tab to the Shortcut option and type the letter you would like associated with the application. By default, the key combination will
be Control-Alt-Letter. Example: Control-Alt-E opens my Outlook Express
e-mail program. You may also click in this Shortcut edit field and type
in a letter.
Step 5 Now, press the Enter key or click on the OK button.
Step 6 You'll want to try it out. Press the key combination you've chosen and be amazed at what happens! Hopefully, your application has opened before your very ears and eyes.
Happy Computing!
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