Toolbox Tip: Favorite Keyboard Shortcuts for E-Learning Authoring Tools

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I admit it: I’m a keyboard shortcut nut! If I’m using the mouse, then the mouse is probably the best choice to get something done. But if my hands are already on the keyboard, a keyboard shortcut is probably the quickest way to get something done.

I admit it: I’m a keyboard shortcut nut! If I’m using the mouse, then the mouse is probably the best choice to get something done. But if my hands are already on the keyboard, a keyboard shortcut is probably the quickest way to get something done.

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Most of you are probably familiar with some of the common shortcuts, such as save, cut, copy, paste, undo, bold, and so forth. But here are some of my favorite, lesser known shortcuts for some of the e-learning tools I use.

Most of you are probably familiar with some of the common shortcuts, such as save, cut, copy, paste, undo, bold, and so forth. But here are some of my favorite, lesser known shortcuts for some of the e-learning tools I use.

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PowerPoint/Word

PowerPoint/Word

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Ctrl + Shift + C and Ctrl + Shift + V = Copy and paste formatting

Ctrl + Shift + C and Ctrl + Shift + V = Copy and paste formatting

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Ctrl + \[ and Ctrl + \] = Shrink and grow font size

Ctrl + \[ and Ctrl + \] = Shrink and grow font size

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Ctrl + Y or F4 = Repeat last action

Ctrl + Y or F4 = Repeat last action

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Ctrl + Shift + à = Select the word to the right

Ctrl + Shift + à = Select the word to the right

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Articulate Storyline

Articulate Storyline

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Ctrl + K = Add a trigger to an object or add a hyperlink to selected text

Ctrl + K = Add a trigger to an object or add a hyperlink to selected text

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Ctrl + Enter = Open Format Shape dialog box for selected object

Ctrl + Enter = Open Format Shape dialog box for selected object

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Ctrl + Shift + Enter = Open Size and Position dialog box for selected object

Ctrl + Shift + Enter = Open Size and Position dialog box for selected object

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Ctrl + < and Ctrl + > = Shrink and grow font size

Ctrl + < and Ctrl + > = Shrink and grow font size

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Ctrl + M = Insert new slide

Ctrl + M = Insert new slide

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Ctrl + J = Insert new picture

Ctrl + J = Insert new picture

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C = Insert cue point in Timeline

C = Insert cue point in Timeline

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Spacebar = Toggle play/pause in Timeline

Spacebar = Toggle play/pause in Timeline

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Adobe Captivate

Adobe Captivate

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Shift + Ctrl + V = Insert new slide

Shift + Ctrl + V = Insert new slide

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Shift + Ctrl + C = Insert text caption

Shift + Ctrl + C = Insert text caption

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Ctrl + L = Sync object to playhead

Ctrl + L = Sync object to playhead

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Ctrl + E = Show object for rest of slide

Ctrl + E = Show object for rest of slide

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Ctrl + = and Ctrl + - = Zoom in and zoom out

Ctrl + =  and Ctrl + -  = Zoom in and zoom out

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Ctrl + Shift + Z = Undo marker (During screen capture, mark a slide as one you want to delete later)

Ctrl + Shift + Z = Undo marker (During screen capture, mark a slide as one you want to delete later)

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Ctrl + Shift + H = Hide/show slide

Ctrl + Shift + H = Hide/show slide

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Spacebar = Toggle play/pause in Timeline

Spacebar = Toggle play/pause in Timeline

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Lectora

Lectora

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Ctrl + 3 = Add a new page

Ctrl + 3 = Add a new page

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Ctrl + 4 = Add an action

Ctrl + 4 = Add an action

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Ctrl + 8 = Add a question

Ctrl + 8 = Add a question

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Ctrl + Shift + 5 = Add an image

Ctrl + Shift + 5 = Add an image

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Ctrl + Space and Alt + Space = Zoom in and zoom out

Ctrl + Space and Alt + Space = Zoom in and zoom out

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With Lectora, you also have the option of creating your own keyboard shortcuts. Click the arrow to the right of the Quick Access toolbar, and then click the Customize button in the dialog box that appears.

With Lectora, you also have the option of creating your own keyboard shortcuts. Click the arrow to the right of the Quick Access toolbar, and then click the Customize button in the dialog box that appears.

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Adobe Photoshop Elements

Adobe Photoshop Elements

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Ctrl + 0 = Fit to slide

Ctrl + 0 = Fit to slide

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Ctrl + 1 = Show at 100%

Ctrl + 1 = Show at 100%

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M = Switch cursor to selection marquee

M = Switch cursor to selection marquee

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C = Switch cursor to crop tool

C = Switch cursor to crop tool

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V = Switch cursor to pointer/move tool

V = Switch cursor to pointer/move tool

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Ctrl + H = Show/hide edges (keep an item selected but show/hide the “marching ants” border)

Ctrl + H = Show/hide edges (keep an item selected but show/hide the “marching ants” border)

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Ctrl + D = Deselect

Ctrl + D = Deselect