Using elements of the handheld interface19Using ShortCutsShortCuts make entering commonly used words or phrases quick and easy.ShortCuts are similar to the Glossary or Autotext features of some wordprocessors.The handheld comes with several predefined ShortCuts, and you can also createyour own. Each ShortCut can represent up to 45 characters. For example, youmight create a ShortCut for your name or for the header of a memo. See “ShortCutspreferences” in Chapter 18 to learn about creating your own ShortCuts.To use a ShortCut:1. Press Function + ShortCut .When you press the ShortCut key, the ShortCut symbol appears at the insertionpoint to show that you are in ShortCut mode.2. Type the ShortCut characters.Using elements of the handheld interfaceMenu bar and menucommands A set of commands that are specific to the application. Not allapplications have a menu bar.To access the menu bar, do one of the following: Tap the Menu bar. Press Function + Menu .To access the menu commands, do one of the following: Tap the menu command on the menu. Use Right, Left, Up, or Down on the navigator. Press Command Stroke + the letter. For moreinformation see “Using menu commands and thecommand toolbar” in Chapter 4.ScrollbarPrevious/nextarrowsCheckboxCommandbuttonPick listMenu barMenucommand
