Windows 7 Tips And Tricks

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Checkboxes in Windows Explorer
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Is there a simple way to select multiple files when using only a mouse or track pad?
On your desktop, open Windows Explorer (or My Documents or any other file window), and then select Organize > Folder and Search Options and then the View tab. Down the list, check “Use Check boxes to select items”. Hover your mouse over any file or folder, and a checkbox will now appear in the corner of the file icon.

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Tips and tricks for the Notification Area
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The Notification Area is the bit of your screen at the bottom right with the clock and lots of other notification icons in it. But in Windows 7, you can fully customize the Notification Area to show you just the things you need, when you need them. Hit the Up Arrow and then Customize. You can now select, for each program or function, whether to show nothing, important notifications, or both icons and notifications. Your Notification Area now prioritizes only those things that matter most to you.

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Find Programs faster
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The Start Menu is a beloved feature to start programs. However, if you use countless programs, finding installed software can be difficult as the menu gets clogged up. So, just use Windows 7’s supercharged Search at the bottom of the Start Menu. By the time you’ve typed in ‘PowerPoint’, the program will be there on the results list.

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Great shortcuts – tips and tricks for your keyboard

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In Windows Explorer, hit Ctrl-Shift-N to create a new folder (and highlight it, ready for renaming)
In Windows Explorer, you’re used to right-clicking the mouse for extra options. Try Shift-right-click for even more options (like ‘Pin to Taskbar’ to name just one)
In Windows Explorer, Alt-P switches file previewing on and off. Go for ‘off’ for speed; ‘on’ for previews so you always open the right file.

Win-L locks your computer. Ideal when you’re skipping out for a well-deserved lunch break.
Win-+ and Win-- (win-minus) will zoom your screen in or out, no matter what program you’re using.

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Side by side editing in Word

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These tips and tricks will literally save you hours working with multiple documents. Suppose you have two versions of a Word document open, one previous version and one new version. Maybe one has comments and edits in view, whereas the other is the final document as you would wish it to be viewed by the reader. Either way, you’ll want to see them both side-by-side for comparison. With Windows 7, you can snap to halves of the screen in a second. Drag your first document window to the left hand edge of the screen. A shadow highlight will appear on the left half of the screen. Release the mouse button, and the window auto-snaps to the left half. Repeat the process for the right window. Job done! Win-LeftArrow and Win-RightArrow on your keyboard will do the same.