[NFBF-L] Technology tip: handy key strokes for iOS

[Ryan Mann]

Some people think of an iPhone as a phone. I think of it as a pocket sized computer. Because of that, I often use it for things like email and I use a Bluetooth keyboard with it. Below are some key strokes I use with it. The location of the keys depends on the brand of Bluetooth keyboard.
Command N starts a new message.
If a message is open, Command r replies to the message.
After you type your reply, you can press Command Shift d to send the message.
If you are editing a message or document on iOS, you can use the arrow keys to move around the document.
You can hold down the shift with the arrow keys to select text in a document or email.
Command a selects all text in a message or document.
Command c copies.
Command x cuts.
Command v pastes.
Command z is for undo.
Command Up Arrow moves to the top of a document or email message.
Command Down Arrow moves to the bottom of a document or email message.
Command Left Arrow moves to the beginning of a line.
Command right arrow moves to the end of a line.
If you use VoiceOver, there are additional key strokes that you can use. Find those in Settings, Accessibility, VoiceOver, Commands, Keyboard Shortcuts.

Ryan Mann
ryan.mann at bitsusers.org