Helpful Tips for Drafting Your Brief

Keyboard Shortcuts are helpful in drafting because they make work quicker and more efficient.  Shortcuts can be even more beneficial for attorneys who may need quick access to symbols like §, ¶, or ©.  

First, here are some general shortcuts that you may find helpful (For Mac, just replace Ctrl with Cmd):

1. Ctrl + C: Copy selected text or item
2. Ctrl + V: Paste copied text or item
3. Ctrl + X: Cut selected text or item
4. Ctrl + Z: Undo last action
5. Ctrl + A: Select all text or items
6. Ctrl + F: Find text within a document or webpage
7. Ctrl + P: Print the current document
8. Ctrl + S: Save the current document
9. Ctrl + N: Open a new window or document
10. Alt + Tab: Switch between open windows
11. Windows key + D: Show desktop
12. Windows key + E: Open File Explorer
13. Windows key + L: Lock the computer
14. Windows key + R: Open the Run dialog box
15. Windows key + X: Open the Quick Link menu

Here are some specific shortcuts that are helpful when writing about the law: