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Archives => 2007 => Topic started by: kbeartx on September 22, 2007, 02:15:14 PM

Title: Keyboard 'Back' button
Post by: kbeartx on September 22, 2007, 02:15:14 PM
Using the Trackpad on my trusty little PowerBook is not something I prefer, but I'm learning to use it proficiently instead of also schlepping around my Big Cursor Controller of Choice, a Kensington Expert Mouse [optical precision laser-controlled, four user-configurable buttons as well as a scroll ring].

I have often wished for a keyboard shortcut for going 'Back' in my browser [a frequently accessed function that normally requires significant cursor activity].

Well, a few minutes ago, I discovered, quite by accident, in Firefox 2.0.0.7, that unless I'm in 'Edit Mode', such as composing this post, pressing the 'Delete' key on the PB's kybd Takes Me Back!

I dunno if this is News to anniebunny elts, or whether this functionality is unique to FF, but on the chantz that somebunny in addition to me will find this tidbit of info useful, I posted this.

Kbeartx cool.gif
Title: Keyboard 'Back' button
Post by: Xairbusdriver on September 22, 2007, 03:31:42 PM
I assume you've always been using command-left arrow? Or command-[? Of course, the other right arrow and the ] take you 'back' the other way. At least in most browsers. smile.gif I'll probably forget the 'delete' key! blush-anim-cl.gif

BTW, good to see you back in these parts! You've been too long on the 'trail!' welcome.gif
Title: Keyboard 'Back' button
Post by: sandbox on September 22, 2007, 03:42:48 PM
The "back" to the last page in the same Tab on my iBook is Apple [ or (command [)
To go back a Tab is (command left arrow) and forward a tab is right arrow.
use (command shift ?) to go to Firefox Help, write "keyboard" select "keyboard shortcuts" and there you'll be exposed to world of speed and convenience.

keyboard commando in finder
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75459


No mouse in the house  Devilish2.gif
Title: Keyboard 'Back' button
Post by: Gregg on September 23, 2007, 04:48:50 PM
You know, I've been introduced to some of those keyboard shortcuts in the past. But, if I don't use it, I lose it. I tend to fall back on my already established habits.