Minimizing INDIVIDUAL MSDOS based active win. w/ shortcut keystrok

[Jen Sel]

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
How does one go about "setting-a-setting" to minimize MSDOS Based
applications INDIVIDUALLY by using one assigned shortcut keystroke group? (I
know how to minimize ALL applications at once.)
The Best Case Scenario would be doing so in Win XP Professional (a Windows
XP Discussion Group was not listed as an option to post to) without having to
go into EACH applications' .exe/ tool setting/or whatever. I'm sure it can be
done; but, I have wasted SO much time trying to find an answer from
MicroSoft, Dell, Tutorials, Help Indexes, etc.!
Frustrated Jennifer
Please Help, Thanks...

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

You are really beating a dead horse, aren't you? DOS is ancient history -
and none of the current programs use it.

Obviously this is *not* the correct newsgroup - and there are Windows XP
newsgroups. I would suggest doing a bit more digging. Try using Google
Groups - I find it easier to search for the correct newsgroup than that
blasted MS interface.

 

[Bob I]

Alt-Tab

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

You mean all of that was asking how to easily switch from one minimized
application to another??

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

 

[Bob I]

Couldn't find Windows XP group?

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Good point

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

 

[Jen Sel]

Dear Bob I: Thank you for your response: but Alt-Tab toggles between the last
two recenty opened active windows. I need to know how to minimize individual
active windows.

 

[Jen Sel]

Dear JoAnn:
Thanks for the Google Tip: I'm sure you weren't trying to be malicious in
your responses. I am not a expert, obviously you aren't either or you could
have provided more a more helpful response to my question.
Actually, this is the first time I have ever used a "discussion" group. I
was directed here by the friendly and helpful before mentioned microsoft rep.
(who I might add used the terminology "MS-DOS".
Sincerely, Jen Sel

You are really beating a dead horse, aren't you? DOS is ancient history -
and none of the current programs use it.

Obviously this is *not* the correct newsgroup - and there are Windows XP
newsgroups. I would suggest doing a bit more digging. Try using Google
Groups - I find it easier to search for the correct newsgroup than that
blasted MS interface.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
How does one go about "setting-a-setting" to minimize MSDOS Based
applications INDIVIDUALLY by using one assigned shortcut keystroke group?
(I
know how to minimize ALL applications at once.)
The Best Case Scenario would be doing so in Win XP Professional (a Windows
XP Discussion Group was not listed as an option to post to) without having
to
go into EACH applications' .exe/ tool setting/or whatever. I'm sure it can
be
done; but, I have wasted SO much time trying to find an answer from
MicroSoft, Dell, Tutorials, Help Indexes, etc.!
Frustrated Jennifer
Please Help, Thanks...

 

[Jen Sel]

If you had actually read my question: I could not have explained it more
specifically that I need to MINIMIZE active windows with a shortcut
keystroke. I have spent approximately 4 hours on this and thought someone
here might be helpful; but instead I rudeness. Hummm, maybe all the things
that people say about computer jeeks are true.

You mean all of that was asking how to easily switch from one minimized
application to another??

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Alt-Tab

 

[Jen Sel]

Probably last time I ask for assistance with a discussion group...I hope that
when you need help with something that people treat you nicer than you have
me.

Good point

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Couldn't find Windows XP group?

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

No, I wasn't being malicious. I was suggesting that you use Google Groups to
find a more appropriate newsgroup for your question. Since DOS is an
"ancient language" and DOS versions of Office are loooooooong gone, you
either need a Windows newsgroup or one for the programs you are using.

And what the heck is "setting-a-setting"?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Dear JoAnn:
Thanks for the Google Tip: I'm sure you weren't trying to be malicious in
your responses. I am not a expert, obviously you aren't either or you
could
have provided more a more helpful response to my question.
Actually, this is the first time I have ever used a "discussion" group. I
was directed here by the friendly and helpful before mentioned microsoft
rep.
(who I might add used the terminology "MS-DOS".
Sincerely, Jen Sel

You are really beating a dead horse, aren't you? DOS is ancient history -
and none of the current programs use it.

Obviously this is *not* the correct newsgroup - and there are Windows XP
newsgroups. I would suggest doing a bit more digging. Try using Google
Groups - I find it easier to search for the correct newsgroup than that
blasted MS interface.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
How does one go about "setting-a-setting" to minimize MSDOS Based
applications INDIVIDUALLY by using one assigned shortcut keystroke
group?
(I
know how to minimize ALL applications at once.)
The Best Case Scenario would be doing so in Win XP Professional (a
Windows
XP Discussion Group was not listed as an option to post to) without
having
to
go into EACH applications' .exe/ tool setting/or whatever. I'm sure it
can
be
done; but, I have wasted SO much time trying to find an answer from
MicroSoft, Dell, Tutorials, Help Indexes, etc.!
Frustrated Jennifer
Please Help, Thanks...

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

And when I do need that help, I try my best to make sure I'm asking that
question of the right people. I would not ask this group questions about my
PDA even though I can read Word docs on it.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Probably last time I ask for assistance with a discussion group...I hope
that
when you need help with something that people treat you nicer than you
have
me.

Good point

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Couldn't find Windows XP group?

JoAnn Paules [MVP] wrote:
You mean all of that was asking how to easily switch from one
minimized
application to another??

 

[Bob I]

Use Alt+Enter before you Alt+Tab to hide the "outgoing" command prompt
window.

 

[Gary Smith]

You should try to be less sensitive and read more closely the help that's
been provided. Minimizing windows is a operating system function that has
nothing to do with Office. In order to get the best answer to your
question, you need to post it in a group devoted to your version of
Windows. There are dozens of Windows XP groups. One of them will be a
much better fit.

If you had actually read my question: I could not have explained it more
specifically that I need to MINIMIZE active windows with a shortcut
keystroke. I have spent approximately 4 hours on this and thought someone
here might be helpful; but instead I rudeness. Hummm, maybe all the things
that people say about computer jeeks are true.

You mean all of that was asking how to easily switch from one minimized
application to another??

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Alt-Tab

Jen Sel wrote:

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
How does one go about "setting-a-setting" to minimize MSDOS Based
applications INDIVIDUALLY by using one assigned shortcut keystroke group?
(I know how to minimize ALL applications at once.) The Best Case Scenario
would be doing so in Win XP Professional (a Windows XP Discussion Group
was not listed as an option to post to) without having to go into EACH
applications' .exe/ tool setting/or whatever. I'm sure it can be done;
but, I have wasted SO much time trying to find an answer from MicroSoft,
Dell, Tutorials, Help Indexes, etc.!
Frustrated Jennifer
Please Help, Thanks...

 

[Jen Sel]

Dear Mr. Smith:

I usually do ignore rude people; but sometimes, I can't stand it and
pop-off. I made it clear in my question that I could not find the right
discussion group. I asked my question, not really expecting an answer. I
asked it in hopes that someone had experienced the same problem and knew how
to resolve it. Snide remarks are no help. In fact, they cause more
frustration. Why do that to someone?

I know a few things, here and there about various things : ) and if someone,
say--posted a question on a physical bulletin board, for example.
Hypothetically I'm walking by, minding my business…and see this question…and
(miracle knew the answer; I would respond. If I did not know the answer,
how nice would it be if I made unnecessary and mean comments on it?

My only point in responding to the senseless remarks that were made in
response to my question was to make the world a better place. I'm sure that
you do not like it when others are rude to you, no one does. Finally, I
suspend my indignation every day I attend college (yes, I have THOSE
instructors ). I just didn't feel like ignoring it that night.

Anyway,
Sincerely,
JenSel

P.S. I tried to sending this message privately to your email address, but it
was returned undeliverable

You should try to be less sensitive and read more closely the help that's
been provided. Minimizing windows is a operating system function that has
nothing to do with Office. In order to get the best answer to your
question, you need to post it in a group devoted to your version of
Windows. There are dozens of Windows XP groups. One of them will be a
much better fit.

If you had actually read my question: I could not have explained it more
specifically that I need to MINIMIZE active windows with a shortcut
keystroke. I have spent approximately 4 hours on this and thought someone
here might be helpful; but instead I rudeness. Hummm, maybe all the things
that people say about computer jeeks are true.

You mean all of that was asking how to easily switch from one minimized
application to another??

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




Alt-Tab

Jen Sel wrote:

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
How does one go about "setting-a-setting" to minimize MSDOS Based
applications INDIVIDUALLY by using one assigned shortcut keystroke group?
(I know how to minimize ALL applications at once.) The Best Case Scenario
would be doing so in Win XP Professional (a Windows XP Discussion Group
was not listed as an option to post to) without having to go into EACH
applications' .exe/ tool setting/or whatever. I'm sure it can be done;
but, I have wasted SO much time trying to find an answer from MicroSoft,
Dell, Tutorials, Help Indexes, etc.!
Frustrated Jennifer
Please Help, Thanks...

 

[Gary Smith]

I understand, but this loss of control does not improve things, especially
if you preceive snideness where none is intended. Complaining about the
nature of the responses doesn't make the world a better place, just a
noiser one.

The answer to your question is going to be very much operating system
specific, which is why asking it in an appropriate group is the best
approach to getting a usable answer. I don't use the Microsoft interface
to newsgroups, but I didn't have much trouble locating groups devoted to
XP. Try going to this page and selecting a group. XP General would
probably be a good choice.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups.mspx

Sensible people don't use real email addresses when posting to newgroups.
Doing so is like saying, "Hey, send me more spam!"

Dear Mr. Smith:

I usually do ignore rude people; but sometimes, I can't stand it and
pop-off. I made it clear in my question that I could not find the right
discussion group. I asked my question, not really expecting an answer. I
asked it in hopes that someone had experienced the same problem and knew how
to resolve it. Snide remarks are no help. In fact, they cause more
frustration. Why do that to someone?

I know a few things, here and there about various things : ) and if someone,
say--posted a question on a physical bulletin board, for example.
Hypothetically I'm walking by, minding my business?and see this question?and
(miracle knew the answer; I would respond. If I did not know the answer,
how nice would it be if I made unnecessary and mean comments on it?

My only point in responding to the senseless remarks that were made in
response to my question was to make the world a better place. I'm sure that
you do not like it when others are rude to you, no one does. Finally, I
suspend my indignation every day I attend college (yes, I have THOSE
instructors ). I just didn't feel like ignoring it that night.

P.S. I tried to sending this message privately to your email address, but it
was returned undeliverable

You should try to be less sensitive and read more closely the help that's
been provided. Minimizing windows is a operating system function that has
nothing to do with Office. In order to get the best answer to your
question, you need to post it in a group devoted to your version of
Windows. There are dozens of Windows XP groups. One of them will be a
much better fit.

If you had actually read my question: I could not have explained it more
specifically that I need to MINIMIZE active windows with a shortcut
keystroke. I have spent approximately 4 hours on this and thought someone
here might be helpful; but instead I rudeness. Hummm, maybe all the things
that people say about computer jeeks are true.

"JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote:

You mean all of that was asking how to easily switch from one minimized
application to another??

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




Alt-Tab

Jen Sel wrote:

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
How does one go about "setting-a-setting" to minimize MSDOS Based
applications INDIVIDUALLY by using one assigned shortcut keystroke group?
(I know how to minimize ALL applications at once.) The Best Case Scenario
would be doing so in Win XP Professional (a Windows XP Discussion Group
was not listed as an option to post to) without having to go into EACH
applications' .exe/ tool setting/or whatever. I'm sure it can be done;
but, I have wasted SO much time trying to find an answer from MicroSoft,
Dell, Tutorials, Help Indexes, etc.!
Frustrated Jennifer
Please Help, Thanks...