Specifying hotkeys preferences

You can assign custom hotkeys to save time and be more efficient. Add new shortcut keys or replace the default shortcuts.

To assign custom hotkeys:

1. Select Preferences from the File ribbon. The Preferences window opens.

2. Click the Hotkeys tab.

3. Select the category of the command containing the shortcut you want to add or change. Select from the following categories:

   • File
   • Edit
   • Insert
   • Layout
   • Tools
   • Text
   • Misc

   The commands for each category are listed. The Current keys box lists the hotkeys defined for each command. The box under the commands list provides a brief description of each command.

4. Using the list of commands, click the command you want to update.

5. Place your cursor in the Press new shortcut key field. Using your keyboard, press the new shortcut sequence you want to add. Type a letter to add an Alt hotkey. Otherwise, press and hold the Ctrl key and type a letter to add a Ctrl hotkey.

   The key sequence you type is displayed in the Press new shortcut key field.

6. Click Assign.

   The new shortcut is added to the Current keys list.

   To remove a shortcut from the Current keys list, highlight the shortcut and click Remove.

   To remove all custom shortcuts and restore the Hotkey shortcuts to the default assignments, click Reset all.

7. Click OK.

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