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• Shift and alt and

from the cursor to the beginning of the line press shift, cmd and

cursor to the end of the line press shift and cmd and

• The

arrows in combination with shift also make selections. Shift and

one line up, shift and

• Select the entire file by pressing ctrl and A, just as you do with many word processing

programs on a computer.

Cut, copy paste:

Use the standard word processing short cuts to cut, copy, and paste the text that you have

selected:

• Ctrl X to cut text

• Ctrl C to copy text

• Ctrl V to paste text

Deleting characters:

• Use the backspace key to delete character to left of cursor

• Use the delete key to delete character to the right

Clear file:

Press clear file and follow the prompt to press y to delete file and n if you have changed your

mind.

SPELL CHECK: The spell check key is in the top row of tool keys. With your document showing

press spell check and then enter if the suggested spelling is correct. Press I to ignore the

suggestion, E to edit if you would like to make a correction different than the one offered, C to

see the word in the context of your file, A to add the word to the dictionary. Spell Check can be

turned off (such as for a spelling test) but then requires a password to re-enable the spell check.

Consult the User's Guide for this advanced feature.

TYPING TIMER: The Neo has a built in typing timer. Simultaneously press cmd and find.

Timing starts as soon as the first key is pressed and ends timing when the caps lock key is

pressed.

FEATURES FOR STUDENTS WITH MOTOR DIFFICULTIES: Press option, cmd, K

simultaneously and then press the key indicated for the feature you would like.

• Auto Repeat allows a letter to be repeated if a key is held down. This can be turned off

for keyboarders who have delayed response in removing their finger from a key. The

default is on,

• Sticky Keys is great for keyboarders who cannot press 2 keys at the same time. With

Sticky Keys on, press the two keys in succession rather than holding them down at the

same time. Sticky keys only work for shift, ctrl, alt and cmd. The default is off.

SCREEN CONTRAST: The screen contrast can be changed to make the screen easier to read

in various lighting conditions. This feature is accessed by pressing the applets key, and then

control panel, then arrow down to set screen contrast.

TWO-BUTTON ON: A great feature to solve backpack bump: when the Neo is being

accidentally turned on by being bumped. This feature is accessed by pressing the applets key

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