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Keyboard shortcuts fo the Ribbon

Use the keyboard to work faster with the ribbon and complete tasks quicker - you can usually get to each command on the ribbon by pressing maximum four keys.

ALT to Show KeyTips

KeyTips enable you to access the ribbon tabs and the Quick Access shortcuts by using the keyboard.

Procedure

  1. Press and release the ALT or the F10 key. This displays the keys associated with each tab and Quick Access icon available for the current view:
  2. Press the letter or the number that appears over the command or tab you want to use. For tab actions, SDL Trados Studio displays additional keyTips which corresponding to the new commands available on the specified tab.
  3. Continue pressing letters until you press the letter of the specific command you want to use.

Navigate through tabs and commands

You can combine keyTips with common keyword controls to find ribbon features quicker:

About this task

To Do ThisPress
Move to another tab.

ALT to select the active tab, then or arrow.

Move to another group on the active tab.

ALT to select the active tab, then CTRL or arrow to move between groups.

Move down/up/left or right among the items in the ribbon.

ALT then the required arrow key.

Open the selected command or control in the ribbon.

SPACE BAR or ENTER

Get help on the selected command or control in the ribbon. (If no Help article is associated with the selected command, the Help table of contents for that program is shown instead.)

F1

Minimize (collapse) or restore the ribbon.

CTRL+F1