Getting Started Guide

Introduction
You can use OpenOffice.org (OOo) without requiring a pointing device, such as a
mouse or trackball, by using its built-in keyboard shortcuts.
This appendix lists some of the most common built-in keyboard shortcuts that apply
to all components of OpenOffice.org. For shortcuts specific to Writer, Calc, Impress,
Draw, or Base read the relevant component guide or search the application Help.
Note
Some of the shortcuts listed here may not work if your operating system
uses the same shortcuts for other tasks.
To get around this problem, assign different keys to these shortcuts by
reconfiguring either OOo (see Chapter 14) or your operating system (see
system documentation).
Tip for Macintosh users
Some keystrokes are different on a Mac from those used in Windows and Linux. The
following table gives some common substitutions for the instructions in this book. For
a more detailed list, see the application Help.
Windows/Linux Mac equivalent Effect
Right-click Control+click Open context menu
Ctrl (Control) z (Command) Used with other keys
F5 Shift+z+F5 Open the Navigator
F11 z+T Open Styles & Formatting window
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