CORELDRAW KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

 CORELDRAW KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

This include all shortcut keys we can integrate while using CorelDraw to increase productivity and to be more time efficient.

Alignment Shortcut Keys: this shortcut is used for aligning two or more object to left, center or right by the first selecting the object to be aligned, then sift select the sample object followed by this keys:

Left Alignment              =        L

Center Alignment          =        C

Right Alignment             =        R

Top Alignment              =        T

Bottom Alignment          =        B

 

Other Shortcut Keys

Undo                              =        Ctrl + Z

Redo                               =        Ctrl + Shift + Z

Pick Tool                        =        Spacebar             

Shape Tool                    =        F10                      

Zoom In                         =        F2                        

Zoom Out                      =        F3                                  

Freehand Tool               =        F5                        

Rectangle Tool               =        F6                        

Ellipse Tool                    =        F7                        

Polygon Tool                   =        Y                          

Text Tool                      =        F8                        

Interactive Fill Tool      =        G

Outline Tool         =        F12

Fountain Fill         =        F11

Symbols                =        Ctrl + F11   

Zoom Tool            =        F11

Convert to Curve  =        Ctrl + Q

Break Apart         =        Ctrl + K

Combine                =        Ctrl + L

Group                   =        Ctrl + G

Ungroup                =        Ctrl + U

Bold                      =        Ctrl + B

Italic                    =        Ctrl + I


These shortcuts cover a wide range of tasks, from basic navigation to more advanced editing functions. Including these in your workflow can indeed make your CorelDraw experience more efficient

What is CorelDraw?

 What is CorelDraw?


CorelDraw is a vector-based desktop publishing application program known for its versatility in creating professional artwork ranging from simple logos to intricate technical illustrations. It utilizes vector graphics, which are based on mathematical equations to represent images, making them easily scalable without losing quality.

Here's a breakdown of the information you provided:

Versions: CorelDraw has gone through various versions, such as 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, with each version introducing new features and improvements. However, the manual you mentioned focuses specifically on CorelDraw Version 12.

  1. Starting CorelDraw:

    • Click the Start Button in the Windows Start Menu.
    • Navigate to Program or All Programs.
    • Find CorelDraw Graphics Suite 12 or the installed version on your computer.
    • Click on CorelDraw 12 to open the application.

  2. The CorelDraw Screen:

    • After launching CorelDraw, you encounter the Welcome Screen, which offers six options.

  3. Welcome Screen Options:

    • New Graphic: Starts a new blank graphic, similar to starting a new document in other programs.
    • Open Last Edited: Opens your last edited graphic for continued work.
    • Open Graphic: Allows you to open an existing graphic or design.
    • Template: Provides access to professionally created designs.
    • CorelTUTOR: Contains step-by-step instructions for creating various designs, from simple objects to complex designs.
    • What’s New?: Highlights the new features in CorelDraw 12, showcasing the differences from previous versions.

  4. Starting a New Graphic:

    • Clicking on "New Graphic" from the Welcome Screen initiates the process of creating a new blank graphic in CorelDraw 12.

The manual you provided seems to be a guide for beginners, introducing them to the CorelDraw application and its basic functionalities.

USING FUNCTION METHOD OF CALCULATION


Functions in Excel are the in-built method of calculation, which can be invoked anytime the user wants to make use of it. e.g SUM for addition, MAX for maximum and IF – for conditional statement known as logical function.

 

STATISTICAL FUNCTIONS

SUM FUNCTIONS: This is used to sum the values in a list e.g to calculate the total for first Row of the above table follow these steps:

v Place the cursor at cell E3

v Type = Sum(B3:D3) and press Enter Key

AVERAGE FUNCTION: This is used to find the average of the values in a list. To calculate Average for Cell B3…D3 follow the following steps:

v Place the cursor at cell F3

v Type = AVERAGE(B3:D3) and press Enter Key

POSITION FUNCTION: This is used to get the rank of the values in a list. To calculate the POSITION for Cell B3…D3. Follow the steps:

v Place the Cursor at E3

v Type = RANK(B3, $E$3:E7) and Enter

 COUNT FUNCTION:This is used to count the number of items in a list e.g. =COUNT(B3:D3)

 

MAXIMUM FUNCTION: This is used to get the largest value in a list e.g =MAX(B3)

 

MINIMUM FUNCTION: This is used to get the smallest value in a list e.g =MIN(B3:D3)

 

PRODUCT FUNCTION: This is used to get the product of two or more numbers e.g =Product(B3:D3)

 

MATHEMATICAL FUNCTIONS

SQUARE ROOT:  This is used to get the square root of one or more numbers e.g =SQRT(B3:D3)

ROUND FUNCTION: This is used to round or approximate figures e.g =ROUND(62.2533,1) and press enter key we will get 62.3 that is been rounded to 1 decimal place.


CALCULATIONS IN MICROSOFT EXCEL


Calculation is the process of computing formulas and then displaying the result as values in the cells that contain the formulas.

 

It is very easy to perform Arithmetic & Logical operations or calculations in Microsoft Excel. In Microsoft Excel, figures are not referenced but the cell. It is wrong to calculate the value you have in a cell by referring to that value. You can only refer to the cell where you have the value. For you to know refer to a Cell, you must first of all call it by the column follow by the row e.g A1, B6, H7, C4, etc.

 

OPERATORS

Operators are the symbols or signs used for calculations in Microsoft Excel. Below are some operators that can be used in MS-EXCEL.

 

COMMON OPERATORS

^

-

+

/

%

*

>

<

>=

<=

=

< >

:

,

 

There are two methods of calculation in Microsoft Excel. These are:

1.            FORMULA METHOD          

2.            FUNCTIONS METHODe.g

 



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