In addition to keyboard shortcuts, LibreOffice supports some assistive technology tools like screen magnification software, screen readers, and on-screen keyboards. To resolve any conflicts, assign different keys to these shortcuts by reconfiguring either LibreOffice (see Chapter 14, Customizing LibreOffice) or the operating system (see operating system documentation or help).
Some keyboard shortcuts listed may not be available if the operating system uses the same shortcuts for other tasks. LibreOffice provides further information about the keys used and the available keyboard shortcuts in the list presented on the Keyboard tab of the Customize dialog for Linux/Windows ( Figure 1) or macOS ( Figure 2).įigure 2: Customize dialog – Keyboard tab in macOS The Align Left tool in the Formatting toolbar has a tooltip indicating that Ctrl+L (macOS ⌘+ L) is a keyboard shortcut. The menu item File > Open includes text indicating that Ctrl+O ( macOS ⌘+ O) is a keyboard shortcut. In Writer, for example, some commonly used keyboard shortcuts are as follows: To assist the user with identification of useful keyboard shortcuts, shortcuts are indicated by text next to menu items and as tooltips for some tools on the toolbars. For shortcuts specific to Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Math, or Base, refer to the relevant user guide or search the LibreOffice Help. This appendix lists some of the more common keyboard shortcuts that apply to multiple components of LibreOffice. Although LibreOffice has an extensive set of keyboard shortcuts, each LibreOffice module has keyboard shortcuts that are specific to that module. Tasks as varied and complex as docking and un-docking toolbars and windows, or changing the size or position of objects, can all be accomplished using keyboard shortcuts. LibreOffice can be used without requiring a pointing device, such as a mouse or trackball, by using the keyboard shortcuts that are available in LibreOffice.
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