Tab key query

Been reading Hints n tips in the computer active magazine . One tip i
the following .. and Ime quotin

" Use Flip 3D (VISTA
Flip 3D is one of vistas most impressive tricks,but many people don
know it exists.With several programmes and windows open,hold down th
alt key and push the Tab button a few times -Vista will cycle throug
the windows in a useful but dull way . Now, try holding down the window
key and pushing Tab a few times- Vista will use the impressive- lookin
Flip 3D system to change between between the windows,allowing you t
view each one as they change . Note that this tool isnt included in th
vista Home Basic or slower computers

My question is could somebody explain what this mean .. would it appl
to my system ..AND what is the TAB BUTTON it speaks off

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"kizzysmum" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Been reading Hints n tips in the computer active magazine . One tip is
> the following .. and Ime quoting
>
> " Use Flip 3D (VISTA)
> Flip 3D is one of vistas most impressive tricks,but many people dont
> know it exists.With several programmes and windows open,hold down the
> alt key and push the Tab button a few times -Vista will cycle through
> the windows in a useful but dull way . Now, try holding down the windows
> key and pushing Tab a few times- Vista will use the impressive- looking
> Flip 3D system to change between between the windows,allowing you to
> view each one as they change . Note that this tool isnt included in the
> vista Home Basic or slower computers "
>
> My question is could somebody explain what this mean .. would it apply
> to my system ..AND what is the TAB BUTTON it speaks off ?
>
>
> --
> kizzysmum


Tab Key is above the Caps Lock key..

Hold down the left 'Alt' Key and try pressing the Tab key..


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"Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@remove_mvps.com> wrote in message
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> "kizzysmum" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>
>> Been reading Hints n tips in the computer active magazine . One tip is
>> the following .. and Ime quoting
>>
>> " Use Flip 3D (VISTA)
>> Flip 3D is one of vistas most impressive tricks,but many people dont
>> know it exists.With several programmes and windows open,hold down the
>> alt key and push the Tab button a few times -Vista will cycle through
>> the windows in a useful but dull way . Now, try holding down the windows
>> key and pushing Tab a few times- Vista will use the impressive- looking
>> Flip 3D system to change between between the windows,allowing you to
>> view each one as they change . Note that this tool isnt included in the
>> vista Home Basic or slower computers "
>>
>> My question is could somebody explain what this mean .. would it apply
>> to my system ..AND what is the TAB BUTTON it speaks off ?
>>
>>
>> --
>> kizzysmum
>
>
> Tab Key is above the Caps Lock key..
>
> Hold down the left 'Alt' Key and try pressing the Tab key..
>
>
> --
> Mike Hall - MVP

> That activates the "normal" program swap window thing, not the Flip 3D.


>

"kizzysmum" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Been reading Hints n tips in the computer active magazine . One tip is
> the following .. and Ime quoting
>
> " Use Flip 3D (VISTA)
> Flip 3D is one of vistas most impressive tricks,but many people dont
> know it exists.With several programmes and windows open,hold down the
> alt key and push the Tab button a few times -Vista will cycle through
> the windows in a useful but dull way . Now, try holding down the windows
> key and pushing Tab a few times- Vista will use the impressive- looking
> Flip 3D system to change between between the windows,allowing you to
> view each one as they change . Note that this tool isnt included in the
> vista Home Basic or slower computers "
>
> My question is could somebody explain what this mean .. would it apply
> to my system ..AND what is the TAB BUTTON it speaks off ?
>
>
> --
> kizzysmum


The tab button is usually above the Caps Lock key on the left side of the
keyboard (on a standard "Windows" type keyboard). Flip 3D works with the
Windows Key + Tab.

For Flip 3D to function you need Premium or Ultimate edition of Vista
(determine this by right clicking the "My Computer" icon then select
"Properties". The first bit of information at the top of the screen is the
Windows Version you have), the "Aero" theme set on (Personalize > Themes),
and your "colours" set to 32 bit (under Personalize > Display Settings).

Explanation of keyboard functions:
http://www.seoconsultants.com/windows/keyboard/ Note the key in the
illustration above Caps-Lock.

Given you haven't stated the specs of your system or the Vista version you
have, we can't determine if you have the capability to use the Flip 3D.
You can always just try and see if it works.

Thanks guys for your replies .. it does work and did get the "flip
thing" i would call it a "scrolling thing though ..unless of course
the FLIP is something else completely mmmmmm :huh:


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"kizzysmum" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Thanks guys for your replies .. it does work and did get the "flip
> thing" i would call it a "scrolling thing though ..unless of course
> the FLIP is something else completely mmmmmm :huh:
>
>
> --
> kizzysmum


Sounds like you do not have the Flip 3D. You'd know it if you had it.

This is FLIP 3D (Use Windows Key + Tab)
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...ows-Flip3D.jpg

This is Windows Flip (as MS calls it): (use Alt+Tab)
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...s-Flip.jpgWhat version of Vista do you have?

Andrew Murray;866951 Wrote:
> "kizzysmum" <> wrote in message
> news:...> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks guys for your replies .. it does work and did get the "flip
> > > thing" i would call it a "scrolling thing though ..unless of course
> > > the FLIP is something else completely mmmmmm :huh:
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > kizzysmum > >
>
>
> Sounds like you do not have the Flip 3D. You'd know it if you had it.
>
> This is FLIP 3D (Use Windows Key + Tab)
> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...ows-Flip3D.jpg
>
> This is Windows Flip (as MS calls it): (use Alt+Tab)
> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...s-Flip.jpgWhat
> version of Vista do you have?

Thanks Andrew I do have premium and do have it ..thanks for your input
...much appreciated

Linda


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