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Database Shortcut Keys

The following a list of shortcut keys available within databases.

The general shortcut keys in OpenOffice.org also apply.

Shortcut keys for databases

In the query design

Shortcut Keys

Results

F6

Jump between the query design areas.

Delete

Deletes a table from the query design.

Tab

Selects the connection line.

Shift+F10

Opens the context menu.

F4

Show/hide data source view.


Control Properties Window

Shortcut Keys

Results

Alt+Down Arrow

Opens the combo box.

Alt+Up Arrow

Closes the combo box.

Shift+Enter

Inserts a new line.

Up arrow

Positions the cursor in the previous line.

Down arrow

Puts the cursor into the next line.

Enter

Completes the input in the field and places the cursor into the next field.

Ctrl+F6

Sets the focus (if not in design mode) to the first control. The first control is the first one listed in the Form Navigator.


Shortcuts for creating Basic dialogs

Shortcut Keys

Results

Ctrl+PageUp

Jumps between tabs.

Ctrl+PageDown

Jumps between tabs.

F6

Jump between windows.

Tab

Selection of the control fields.

Shift+Tab

Selection of the control fields in opposite direction.

Ctrl+Enter

Inserts the selected control.

Arrow key

Ctrl + arrow key

Moves the selected control in steps of 1 mm in the respective direction. In point edit mode, it changes the size of the selected control.

Ctrl+Tab

In point edit mode, jumps to next handle.

Shift+Ctrl+Tab

In point edit mode, jumps to previous handle.

Esc

Leaves the current selection.


Index

shortcut keys, in databases

databases, shortcut keys

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