Keyboard Access to a Tool Window Toolbar

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Keyboard:  SHIFT + ALT
Versions:  2008,2010
Published:  6/28/2010
Code:  vstipTool0042

 

Sometimes, when you have an active tool window, you just want access to the toolbar at the top without having to reach over and use your mouse:

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A little known fact is that you do this very easily for any active tool window by simply pressing SHIFT + ALT:

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Now you can use your ARROW keys to move between toolbar items and just press ENTER to "press" the button you choose.