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==Mouse control==
 
==Mouse control==
The GeoGebra Desktop Version has an embedded [[Virtual Keyboard|virtual keyboard]] that allows the user to interact with the software using the mouse. Select ''View'' → ''Keyboard'' to open the virtual keyboard and start using it with the mouse.  
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The GeoGebra Desktop Version has an embedded [[Virtual Keyboard|virtual keyboard]] that allows the user to interact with the software using the mouse. Select ''View'' → [[File:Menu_view_keyboard.svg|link=|16px]] ''Keyboard'' to open the virtual keyboard and start using it with the mouse.  
 
{{Note|1=Besides the standard layout, the virtual keyboard also contains a selection of mathematical symbols. Further characters are available by pressing the {{KeyCode|AltG}} button.The virtual keyboard can also be resized, by dragging its edges.}}
 
{{Note|1=Besides the standard layout, the virtual keyboard also contains a selection of mathematical symbols. Further characters are available by pressing the {{KeyCode|AltG}} button.The virtual keyboard can also be resized, by dragging its edges.}}
  
 
==Keyboard control==
 
==Keyboard control==
To open menus using keyboard only, press {{KeyCode|Alt}} and arrows (on Windows). On Mac you have to enable ''full keyboard access'' first. Press {{KeyCode|Ctrl+F1}} to activate it. Now you are able to select menus by using {{KeyCode|Ctrl+F2}} or on some keyboards {{KeyCode|Fn+Ctrl+F2}}.  
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To open menus using keyboard only, press {{KeyCode|Alt}} once and than the arrow keys (on Windows). On Mac you have to enable ''full keyboard access'' first. Press {{KeyCode|Ctrl+F1}} to activate it. Now you are able to select menus by using {{KeyCode|Ctrl+F2}} or on some keyboards {{KeyCode|Fn+Ctrl+F2}}.  
 
For more keyboard options see the [[Keyboard Shortcuts]] section. Moreover, all features of the [[Properties Dialog]] are accessible via [[Scripting Commands]].
 
For more keyboard options see the [[Keyboard Shortcuts]] section. Moreover, all features of the [[Properties Dialog]] are accessible via [[Scripting Commands]].

Revision as of 10:26, 12 August 2015


Mouse control

The GeoGebra Desktop Version has an embedded virtual keyboard that allows the user to interact with the software using the mouse. Select ViewMenu view keyboard.svg Keyboard to open the virtual keyboard and start using it with the mouse.

Note: Besides the standard layout, the virtual keyboard also contains a selection of mathematical symbols. Further characters are available by pressing the AltG button.The virtual keyboard can also be resized, by dragging its edges.

Keyboard control

To open menus using keyboard only, press Alt once and than the arrow keys (on Windows). On Mac you have to enable full keyboard access first. Press Ctrl + F1 to activate it. Now you are able to select menus by using Ctrl + F2 or on some keyboards Fn + Ctrl + F2. For more keyboard options see the Keyboard Shortcuts section. Moreover, all features of the Properties Dialog are accessible via Scripting Commands.

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