Selecting List Items

A selected list item becomes highlighted. The highlighted item is acted upon when you click a button, such as OK.

To Select a List Item (Mouse)

1. Click the list item.

   In a multiple-selection list, hold down Shift while you click the items.

   To deselect an item, click it again.

2. Click a button, such as OK.

   In some lists, double-clicking an item selects the item and chooses the default command.

   

To Select a List Item (Keyboard)

1. Press Tab to move to the list.

2. Select the list item:

   • In a single-selection list, use the arrow keys to reach your choice.

   • In a multiple-selection list, use the arrow keys to reach your first selection, then press Shift+Up Arrow or Shift+Down Arrow.

   To deselect an item, press the Spacebar.

3. Press Tab to move to a button, such as OK or Apply, then press Return.