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Controlling the Help Window
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The Microsoft(R) QuickC(R) Compiler programming environment has
a flexible windowing system. You can control the windowing system
by using the
■ View menu
■ Mouse
■ Keyboard
View Menu
The fastest way to learn the power of QuickC's windowing
system is to ask for help on each command on the View menu.
To do this, select the View menu by pressing ALT+V or clicking
it with the mouse. Use the arrow keys to move the command
selection bar, and press F1 for help on any of the commands.
Mouse and Keyboard
You can also control the help window with the mouse or the
keyboard:
Result Using the Keyboard Using the Mouse
Maximize the Press CTRL+F10 Click Left on the Maximize
help window button (┤↑├) in the
upper right corner of
the help window
Close the Press CTRL+F4 Click Left on the Close
help window or press ESC button (┤•├) in the
upper left corner of
the help window
Close dialog Press ESC Click Left on a
boxes command button
Once you close the help window, the cursor is positioned at the
position in your program from which you requested help.
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