Triple Click

Here’s one of those little “Secret Technology Tips” that works in all sorts of programs and fields.

Single-click places the cursor.
Double-click highlights the word.
Triple-click highlights ALL of the text in the field or paragraph.
Ctrl-A (PC) or Cmd-A (Mac) highlights ALL the text/images in that document space.

TripleClick2 — Click on image to enlarge.

I knew about the first two tips, but just discovered “Triple Click” on Monday. It made me very happy, and thus, gets categorized into all those tips and tricks that you would never know unless you stumbled into them: The Secret Technology Club.

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Maria Andersen

Dr. Maria Andersen has spent most of her career teaching, writing curriculum, and developing digital products for learning. Recently she returned to the classroom, having new teaching adventures in K-12 middle and high school.

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