This section provides an overview about each keyboard shortcuts that are available for users of program Image Viewer. Basically, all functions of the program can be accessed by at least one key combination.
The list below contains the keyboard keys and keyboard shortcuts as well, whit them users are able to access general functions of the program.
ALT+F4 | This keyboard shortcut allows users to close the application’s main window and to terminate program Image Viewer. Furthermore, all current settings are saved into the program’s configuration file, which makes them available for a next program launch. |
F1 | This keyboard key enables users to open the help file of program Image Viewer. |
F5 | This keyboard key allows users to start the program’s build–in slideshow. In this case the whole screen is used to display the pictures. Further, all “disruptive” elements, like the navigator, the toolbars as well as the status bar, are set invisible. Additionally, all pictures available within current directory are played automatically. But be aware, the slideshow can only be started if a picture is currently selected in the navigator. |
ESC | This keyboard key is only relevant if the program’s build–in slideshow is currently running. In this case this keyboard key allows users to terminate the slideshow. |
TAB | It is certainly obvious that users can switch forth and back between every single program component using the TAB key. However, it is not possible to access the toolbar using this key! For this purpose the mouse must be used. |
CTRL+T | This keyboard shortcut enables users to toggle the visibility of the program’s navigator pane. This is for example very useful if a picture should be displayed in a better size. Please note the state whether the navigator is visible or not is part of the program configuration and is made persistent after closing the program. Key T represents term tree. |
CTRL+F | This keyboard shortcut permits to use the maximum available screen size to display pictures. In this case the main window’s border is removed which ensures a maximum possible expansion. Furthermore, the navigator pane is automatically set invisible as soon as this keyboard shortcut has been executed. Additionally, please keep in mind that current full–screen state is not part of the program’s configuration! Key F represents term full screen. |
CTRL+S | This keyboard shortcut allows users to open the program’s Settings dialog box. In this dialog box users can adjust various values to control the program’s behavior. Detailed information about the Settings dialog box can be found in the related section. Key S represents term settings. |
CTRL+[+] | Using this keyboard shortcut enables users to zoom into currently displayed picture. It this case increasing a picture is done by a factor of two until the maximum magnification has been reached. Of course, the maximum factor of magnification can be defined within the program settings. Key + represents keyboard key plus. |
CTRL+[-] | Using this keyboard shortcut enables users to zoom out of currently displayed picture. It this case shrinking a picture is done by a factor of two until the minimum magnification has been reached. Of course, the minimum factor of magnification can be defined within the program settings. Key - represents keyboard key minus. |
CTRL+0 | Using this keyboard shortcut allows users to reset currently displayed picture to its default size. Of course, this default size can be defined within the program settings. Key 0 represents keyboard key null respectively zero. |
CTRL+G | This keyboard shortcut is used to resize currently shown picture in a way that it fits into current window size. In this case the whole picture becomes visible at all. Key G represents the “g” in page. |
CTRL+W | This keyboard shortcut is used to resize currently shown picture in a way that it fits into current window width. In this case the upper part of the picture becomes visible. Key W represents term width. |
CTRL+L | Using this keyboard shortcut allows users to rotate a picture anticlockwise (left rotation). In this case the current zoom factor is reset and the picture is fit into current window size. Key L represents term left. |
CTRL+R | Using this keyboard shortcut allows users to rotate a picture clockwise (right rotation). In this case the current zoom factor is reset and the picture is fit into current window size. Key R represents term right. |
CTRL+P | With this keyboard shortcut users can jump to the previous picture. But be aware jumping to the previous picture only works within one of the main nodes. Further, keep in mind that jumping may take a while because for this purpose the underlying hard drive must be scanned. Key P represents term previous. |
CTRL+N | With this keyboard shortcut users can jump to the next picture. But be aware jumping to the next picture only works within one of the main nodes. Further, keep in mind that jumping may take a while because for this purpose the underlying hard drive must be scanned. Key N represents term next. |
APPS | With this keyboard shortcut users can open the program’s context menus. That is located to the right of key SPACE and there in the middle of keys ALT GR and CTRL. Please be aware, the opened context menu strictly depends on the currently active component. More information about using these menus can be found in section context menus. |
CTRL+ALT+A | This keyboard shortcut enables users to open dialog box with useful program information. Key A represents term about. |
CTRL+ALT+C | This keyboard shortcut can be used to show the program’s Copy List dialog box. This dialog box lists all files of type picture that are currently available within the Windows clipboard. To put such file types into the Windows clipboard, simply use the navigator’s context menu for files and therein menu item Copy List → Insert. Key C represents term copy. |
CTRL+ALT+N | Users may use this keyboard shortcut to toggle the visibility of the picture notes field (input box below picture display). This might very useful for example in cases in which a picture should be displayed as large as possible. The current value whether the notes field is visible or not is part of the program’s configuration and will be made persistent as soon as the program is closed. The notes field is visible by default. Key N represents term notes. |
Finally, it should be noted that all hints about “jumping to next or previous picture”, which have been mentioned already in section Picture Display Toolbar, apply here too.
Keyboard shortcuts that are only available for the picture display are meant by term “special shortcuts”. This means in detail that component picture display has to be activated for example by mouse click before all following keyboard keys and shortcuts are ready to use. Unfortunately, it is not obviously visible at the first glance whether this control has the input focus or not. Therefore, it is recommended to simply “click a picture“. Thereafter, all keyboard keys and shortcuts are definitely available.
HOME | This key scrolls the visible content to the very first horizontal position whereby current vertical position is kept. If the SHIFT key is additionally pressed then the visible content is scrolled to the very first vertical position. Current horizontal position is kept in this case. If the CTRL key is pressed instead then the visible content is scrolled to the upper left corner. |
END | This key scrolls the visible content to the very last horizontal position whereby current vertical position is kept. If the SHIFT key is additionally pressed then the visible content is scrolled to the very last vertical position. Current horizontal position is kept in this case. If the CTRL key is pressed instead then the visible content is scrolled to the lower right corner. |
↑ | Key UP scrolls the visible content a small amount upward. If the CTRL key is additionally pressed then the visible content is scrolled one page up. |
↓ | Key DOWN scrolls the visible content a small amount downward. If the CTRL key is additionally pressed then the visible content is scrolled one page down. |
← | Key LEFT scrolls the visible content a small amount to the left. If the CTRL key is additionally pressed then the visible content is scrolled one page to the left. |
→ | Key RIGHT scrolls the visible content a small amount to the right. If the CTRL key is additionally pressed then the visible content is scrolled one page to the right. |
PAGE ↑ | Key PAGE UP scrolls the visible content one page upward. If the CTRL key is additionally pressed then the visible content is scrolled one page to the left instead. |
PAGE ↓ | Key PAGE DOWN scrolls the visible content one page downward. If the CTRL key is additionally pressed then the visible content is scrolled one page to the right instead. |
Since version 1.1, program Image Viewer includes an additional field to edit and manage picture–related information. Beside an own toolbar this control also provides various shortcuts. Therefore, it seems to be very useful to take a closer look at these shortcuts.
CTRL+X | Using this keyboard shortcut enables user to cut off currently selected text. This piece of text is then put into the Windows clipboard. This is a well–known and typical Windows keyboard shortcut. |
CTRL+C | Using this keyboard shortcut enables user to copy currently selected text. This piece of text is then put into the Windows clipboard. This is also a well–known and typical Windows keyboard shortcut. |
CTRL+V | Using this keyboard shortcut enables users to paste a piece of text into the notes field. The pasted text is taken from the Windows clipboard. This is a well–known and typical Windows keyboard shortcut as well. |
CTRL+Z | This keyboard shortcut allows users to undo last made changes. This is a well–known and typical Windows keyboard shortcut too. |
CTRL+Y | This keyboard shortcut allows users to redo last undone changes. Ditto, this is a well–known and typical Windows keyboard shortcut. |
CTRL+B | This keyboard shortcut formats currently selected as bold. Key B represents term bold. |
CTRL+I | This keyboard shortcut formats currently selected as italic. Key I represents term italic. |
CTRL+U | This keyboard shortcut formats currently selected as underlined. Key U represents term underlined. |
CTRL+S | This keyboard shortcut formats currently selected as strikeout. Key S represents term strikeout. |
CTRL+1 | This keyboard shortcut enables users to change the line spacing of currently selected paragraphs to single line. Key 1 represents term single line spacing. |
CTRL+2 | This keyboard shortcut enables users to change the line spacing of currently selected paragraphs to double line. Key 2 represents term double line spacing. |
CTRL+5 | This keyboard shortcut enables users to change the line spacing of currently selected paragraphs to one and a half line. Key 5 represents term 1.5 line spacing. |
CTRL+J | Using this keyboard shortcut formats currently selected paragraphs as block or better known as justified. Key J represents term justified. |
CTRL+L | Using this keyboard shortcut formats currently selected paragraphs as left aligned or also known as right ragged. Key L represents term left. |
CTRL+R | Using this keyboard shortcut formats currently selected paragraphs as right aligned or also known as left ragged. Key R represents term right. |
CTRL+E | Using this keyboard shortcut formats currently selected paragraphs centered. Key G represents the “e” in centered. |
CTRL+A | This keyboard shortcut can be used to select all currently available text inside the notes field at once. |
Finally, it should be mentioned that all keyboard shortcuts described above only work as long as the notes field is active at all. Furthermore, users can find a detailed description of the toolbar of the notes field in section Notes Toolbar.
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