From: "db" databaseben at hotmail dot on
you're welcome.

I think your tech has
a good idea.

you can also printout
keyboard shortcuts to
keep handy by the kb

I think I have seen
laminated versions at
office depot.

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"Rosemary" <Rosemary(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:9C6807C6-6DA3-4875-B364-2AFC65D7C1E3(a)microsoft.com...
> Thanks, your feedback is helpful. One of our IT people told us to take one
> shortcut key each week and just practice that one for the entire week. They
> said that's the best way to make shortcut keys a habit ...
>
> "db" wrote:
>
>> users that are more
>> proficient will always
>> find a more efficient
>> method.
>>
>> perhaps, those that
>> rely on the mouse simply
>> need more time to
>> understand that short
>> cut keys can make
>> life with windows a
>> bit easier.
>>
>> maybe as a training
>> lesson,
>>
>> you should take their
>> mouse's away for a
>> short time
>>
>> since virtually everything in
>> windows and microsoft
>> products can be accessed
>> via the keyboard.
>> --
>>
>> db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>> DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
>> - Systems Analyst
>> - Database Developer
>> - Accountancy
>> - Veteran of the Armed Forces
>> - Microsoft Partner
>> - @hotmail.com
>> ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen
>>
>> >
>> >
>>
>> "Rosemary" <Rosemary(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3A7F341B-578A-4122-857E-9A4628F91B87(a)microsoft.com...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > We have Windows XP and use Microsoft Office 2003. We will be upgrading to
>> > Office 2007 the end of this year.
>> >
>> > There is an ongoing debate in my department (word processing operators)
>> > between those who like to use the mouse, and those who prefer keyboard
>> > shorcuts. Those who prefer keyboard shortcuts say it's faster than the mouse
>> > because you don't have to take your hands off the keyboard. (Those who use
>> > the mouse do also use some keyboard shortcuts; by contrast those who prefer
>> > keyboard shortcuts tend to not use the mouse at all.)
>> >
>> > The research I have done does indeed indicate that keyboard shortcuts are
>> > faster than the mouse. But here is my question: are keyboard shortcuts that
>> > much faster? The reason I ask is because I would like to provide a valid
>> > argument for those who like the mouse to continue using the mouse. I haven't
>> > seen a significant difference in productivity between those who use the mouse
>> > and those who use keyboard shortcuts.
>> >
>> > Can anyone provide me with good arguments to back up those who would like to
>> > continue to use the mouse?
>> >
>> > Many thanks,
>> > Rosemary
>> >
>> >
>> >