Keyboard Templates
by Kendall Callas
The function keys in WordPerfect are much less important nowadays. The menu (in both WP for DOS and Windows) largely replaces them. Presumably, that is why a plastic keyboard template no longer comes in the box.
Nevertheless, several function keys are still extremely valuable because they are simple and fast. For example, several basic functions are only one keystroke away (in WordPerfect for Windows):
- F4 - FileOpen screen
- F5 - Print menu
- F7 - Indent
- F9 - Fonts menu
I recommend that every user memorize the 4 keystrokes above because they're so direct and easy.
Other function keys are important (especially for users migrating to a new version) because they are identical in all versions of WordPerfect (for DOS or Windows):
- F2 - Search (Find and Replace)
- Alt+F3 - Reveal Codes
- Ctrl+F10 - Macro Record
- Alt+F10 - Macro Play
A couple others are useful because they are only slightly changed:
Feature |
WP for DOS |
WP for Windows -- just add 1 |
Center |
Shift+F6 |
Shift+F7 |
Flush Right |
Alt+F6 |
Alt+F7 |
To label the function keys with their definitions, a paper or plastic template should be attached to every keyboard. (Note: The template for WordPerfect for Windows is unchanged since version 7.0.) Here are the main sources:
- Corel,
ftp://ftp.corel.com/pub/WordPerfect/wpwin/70/kbtemplt.exe
Free, paper (you print it yourself), 1.3" x 10.25"
Good for WordPerfect for Windows 7/8/9. Download and run this file (to produce a WordPerfect document) from which you can print a keyboard template. (Black and white unless you have a color printer.) No DOS templates are available from Corel.
- IPC, 800-624-2101,
www.ipc-software.com
Plastic, in color, 0.9" x 11"
$5 each + $8 shipping (discount available for 100 or more)
Templates available for WordPerfect for DOS and Windows.
- DataCal, 800-223-0123,
www.datacaltraining.com
Plastic, in color, 1.3" x 14"
$10 each + $2.50 shipping (discount available for 15 or more)
Templates available for WordPerfect for DOS and Windows.
So, for free or a few dollars per keyboard, you can make every user just a little bit more efficient. Splurge!
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