Function key shortcuts

Getting Started with OpenOffice.org 3.x

Appendix A: Keyboard Shortcuts

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Shortcut Keys	Result
F1	Starts the OpenOffice.org Help. In the OpenOffice.org Help: jumps to main help page.
Shift+F1	Activates What's This? (extended tip) for the mouse pointer, which turns into a question mark. Move the pointer over an item (command, icon or control) to view the extended tip.
Shift+F2	Displays an extended tip for the item (command, icon or control) currently selected by using the keyboard.
Ctrl+F4 or Alt+F4	Closes the current document. Closes OpenOffice.org when the last open document is closed.
F6	Sets focus in next subwindow.
Shift+F6	Sets focus in previous subwindow.
F10	Activates the first menu (File menu).
Shift+F10	Opens the context (pop-up) menu.
Ctrl+F11	Opens the Style Catalog.