Rama has setup an account on the computer for her grandma.
a. She wants to create a directory on the desktop to store her grandma’s favourite music. What is the component of the
desktop where it can be created so that grandma can locate
it easily?
b. She wants to create a shortcut for Microsoft word.Which are the three components of desktop where she can create a
shortcut for the application?
Answers
1 => Yes, you could just do this via Finder or whatever tool you use to browse and create files now. However, there are advantages to doing this via the terminal, especially
if you want to get more into programming!
How does one go about creating a folder in Terminal? Time for a new command!
mkdir
Use the command mkdir to create a directory. mkdir is short for "make directory." Specify the name of the directory (folder) you want to create just after it. If I wanted to create a folder called new-folder , I would run:
2 => Many users find that using an external keyboard with keyboard shortcuts for Word helps them work more efficiently. For users with mobility or vision disabilities, keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using the touchscreen, and are an essential alternative to using a mouse.
Notes:
The shortcuts in this topic refer to the US keyboard layout. Keys for other layouts might not correspond exactly to the keys on a US keyboard.
A plus sign (+) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys at the same time.
A comma sign (,) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys in order.