MS Word should permit use of hotkeys and macros

[Guest]

I am worried about the context tabs and ribbons. Although I applaud the focus
on outcome and acknowledge the IU's help to newbies, I don't want to HAVE to
see things and pick from them. I want to use hot keys and macros and other
short cuts to get my work done. I don't like all of the pointing and
clicking.

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[CyberTaz]

I want to use hot keys and macros and other short cuts

I don't understand why you think you *can't*

 

[Jay Freedman]

From the reference to "context tabs and ribbons" it's clear that Deemba has
a copy of Office 2007 Beta. If it's an authorized copy, then Deemba should
know NOT TO POST BETA COMMENTS IN A PUBLIC NEWSGROUP! If it's a pirate
ripoff copy...

To answer the bogus criticism: you CAN use keyboard shortcuts, macros, and
other aids in Word 2007. Have a look at Jensen Harris's blog, which has
discussed this topic many times
(http://blogs.msdn.com/jensenh/archive/category/11723.aspx). Specifically,
he says "Every one of the Office 2003 keyboard shortcuts continues to work
the same in Office 2007; there's no relearning necessary."
(http://blogs.msdn.com/jensenh/archive/2006/04/12/574930.aspx)

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[Guest]

Old post, but in case anyone else reads it...In Office 2007 apps, when you
press the ALT key you will see a series of KeyTips. These allow you to
navigate the Ribbon and related groups within the ribbon using a combination
of letters and/or numbers. No mouse necessary.

-Brian