Do you use Windows operating software on your computer? If
so, we have some great time-saver tips for you today!
- Print a document without opening it - If you need to print a document, this tip allows you to do it without even having to launch the program. For example, if you need to print a Word document, you can print without having to launch Microsoft Word first. All you need to do is find the file on your hard drive and then right-click on the icon and click print. The document will print to your default printer using the settings you last used for the file.
- Shortcut to send an email attachment - Use this tip to send an
email attachment without even opening your mail program (if you use
Microsoft Outlook). Locate the file you want to attach to an email and
right-click on the file’s icon. Click Send
To and then click Mail Recipient.
A new mail message should open with the file attached and ready to send.
You just need to type in the recipient’s email address and any
accompanying message and hit send.
- Quickly view the desktop - Do you need to get to your desktop
but have numerous windows open? Instead of minimizing each window
individually you can quickly get to the desktop by just using your
keyboard. Find the windows icon button on your keyboard and click on that
plus the ‘D’ on your keyboard at the same time and you’ll automatically
minimize all open windows to view your desktop.
- View files by group – If you have a large folder of files and
need an easier way to view them, you can actually organize them by group
within the folder. This shortcut doesn’t create new folders – it just
gives you an easier way to view the files within a folder. Just
right-click within the folder and to go Arrange Icons By, and then click on Show in Groups. You’ll
then view the groups based on how the files are currently arranged (i.e.
alphabetically, if by name) but you can easily change that by
right-clicking within the folder, going to Arrange Icons By and choosing
to arrange them by file size, date modified, etc. Then the groups will
change accordingly. This is a great way to easily find the files you’re
looking for.
