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Control W

Postby Saitek » Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:13 pm

deletes the current window. If I got to press Shift W and accidently hit the control button I lose my work. This can be devestating sometimes. Where on the computer can I alter this shortcut?

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Re: Control W

Postby Akula. » Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:36 pm

In what program?
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Re: Control W

Postby Saitek » Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:42 pm

Well try it. Try anything. Click a folder, click a music file, click your internet browser and then press control w.
If I am writing a big email or post and it gets lost because I hit the shortcut it is terribly annoying.
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Re: Control W

Postby Woodlouse2002 » Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:57 pm

Funny thing, I'd forgotten about that shortcut. And I've never hit it by accident.
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Re: Control W

Postby Akula. » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:00 pm

You're right, it works... unfortunately according to both the control panel, and searching MS Help, the shortcut doesnt exist  ??? as to why this is im not sure. I'd just say keep ctrl+s'ing your work, and save regular drafts of emails.
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Re: Control W

Postby Hagar » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:02 pm

I never knew this shortcut existed.* As you obviously do I think the answer is to be extra careful when typing.

*PS. Thanks Ben. This could come in very handy. ;)
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Re: Control W

Postby Hai Perso Coyone? » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:02 pm

Control+W is indeed recognized by Windows...the command is to Close Current Window...It could be an alternative to Alt+F4...Go to www.ctrlw.net for a related exercise :P :P

Here's a list of all shortcuts:

http://www.hassanzadeh.netfirms.com/Teaching.htm

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Re: Control W

Postby Akula. » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:39 pm

ctrlw.net hehehehe...  ;D ;D great one!
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Re: Control W

Postby Saitek » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:22 pm

So the lesson is "be more careful". ::)
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Re: Control W

Postby Woodlouse2002 » Mon Oct 16, 2006 6:44 pm

So the lesson is "be more careful". ::)
Hmmmm. :-X

It would appear so. I've never hit it by accident, and neither has anyone else here by the looks of things. :P ;)
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