Foundations Quick Start

Keyboard shortcuts save time and keep you productive. These 13 shortcuts are used constantly in CI2000 and in healthcare workplaces.

Shortcut	What It Does
Ctrl+Z	Undo — Reverses your last action
Ctrl+Y	Redo — Restores what you just undid
Ctrl+S	Save — Saves the current file
Ctrl+C	Copy — Copies selected item to clipboard
Ctrl+V	Paste — Pastes from clipboard
Ctrl+X	Cut — Removes and copies to clipboard
Ctrl+A	Select All — Selects everything in the document
Ctrl+P	Print — Opens the print dialog
Ctrl+F	Find — Search for text in the current document
Alt+Tab	Switch between open windows
Win+Shift+S	Screenshot — Opens Snip & Sketch
Ctrl+B	Bold — Toggles bold formatting
Ctrl+I	Italic — Toggles italic formatting

Screenshots are required for many CI2000 assignments. You’ll need to capture specific areas of your screen to show completed work. Here are three methods:

Opening File Explorer

Press Win+E to open File Explorer. This is your main tool for navigating, organizing, and managing files on your computer.

Key Locations

Location	What It Stores
Desktop	Files and shortcuts visible on your main screen
Documents	Default save location for most applications
Downloads	Files downloaded from browsers and email attachments
OneDrive	Cloud-synced files (accessible from any device)

Creating Folders

1. Navigate to the location where you want the folder (e.g., Documents).
2. Right-click in an empty area and select New > Folder.
3. Type a descriptive name (e.g., “CI2000”) and press Enter.

Renaming Files

• Right-click the file > Rename, or select the file and press F2.
• Type the new name and press Enter.
• Do not change the file extension (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx).

Moving Files

• Keyboard method: Select the file, press Ctrl+X (cut), navigate to the destination folder, press Ctrl+V (paste).
• Drag method: Click and drag the file from one folder to another.

Save vs. Save As

• Save (Ctrl+S) — Updates the current file in its current location. Use this constantly as you work.
• Save As (File > Save As, or F12) — Lets you choose a new file name, location, or format. Use this to create a copy or convert formats.

Common File Formats

Extension	Application	Description
.docx	Microsoft Word	Word processing documents
.xlsx	Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheets and data
.pptx	Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation slides
.pdf	Any (read-only)	Portable Document Format — preserves formatting

How to Save as PDF

1. Open the document in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
2. Click File > Save As (or press F12).
3. Choose the save location (e.g., your CI2000 folder).
4. In the “Save as type” dropdown, select PDF (*.pdf).
5. Click Save.

How the Clipboard Works

The clipboard is a temporary holding area in your computer’s memory. When you copy or cut something, it goes to the clipboard. When you paste, the clipboard’s contents are placed at your cursor location.

Three Core Operations

Operation	Shortcut	What Happens
Copy	Ctrl+C	Duplicates selected item to clipboard. Original stays in place.
Cut	Ctrl+X	Removes selected item and places it on clipboard. Original is deleted after paste.
Paste	Ctrl+V	Inserts clipboard contents at the current cursor position.

Step-by-Step Example

1. Select the text or item you want to copy. (Click and drag, or use Ctrl+A to select all.)
2. Copy it with Ctrl+C.
3. Navigate to where you want to place it (another document, email, folder, etc.).
4. Paste it with Ctrl+V.

Right-Click Method

If you prefer the mouse: select the item, right-click, and choose Copy, Cut, or Paste from the context menu. The result is identical to the keyboard shortcuts.

Opening Your Browser

The default browser in Windows is Microsoft Edge. Click its icon on the taskbar or Start menu. You can also use Google Chrome or Firefox if installed.

Using the Address Bar

The address bar is at the top of the browser window. You can:

• Type a full URL (e.g., uma.brightspace.com) and press Enter to go directly to a website.
• Type search terms (e.g., “HIPAA training requirements”) and press Enter to search the web.

Search Tips

• Be specific: “Windows 11 screenshot shortcut” gives better results than “how to screenshot.”
• Use quotes: “Business Associate Agreement” searches for the exact phrase.
• Use site: operator: site:uma.edu financial aid searches only the UMA website.

Downloading Files

• Click a download link on a webpage. The file saves to your Downloads folder by default.
• Press Ctrl+J in most browsers to open the downloads list and see recent files.

Bookmarking

• Press Ctrl+D to bookmark the current page for easy access later.
• Bookmark D2L (uma.brightspace.com) and Office 365 (portal.office.com) right away.

Opening Microsoft Outlook

Click the Start menu and type “Outlook” to open the desktop application, or go to outlook.office.com for the web version. Sign in with your UMA email address.

Composing an Email (5 Steps)

1. Click New Email (or press Ctrl+N).
2. Enter the recipient’s email address in the To field.
3. Type a clear, specific Subject line.
4. Write the message body. Use a professional greeting, clear paragraphs, and a courteous closing.
5. Click Send.

Professional Email Format

Reply, Reply All, and Forward

Action	Who Receives It	When to Use
Reply	Original sender only	Responding to one person privately
Reply All	Sender + all recipients	When everyone on the thread needs to see your response
Forward	A new recipient you choose	Sharing the email with someone not on the original thread

D2L Brightspace is UMA’s online learning platform where you will access all course materials, submit assignments, take quizzes, and participate in discussions. Knowing how to navigate D2L is essential for success in CI2000.

Logging In

• Go to uma.brightspace.com (or click the D2L link in the UMA Student Portal).
• Sign in with your UMA email and password.
• Your CI2000 course will appear on the My Courses widget on the homepage.

Finding Course Content

• Click Content in the navigation bar to see all weekly modules.
• Each week contains lessons, a discussion, an assignment, and a quiz.
• Click any item to open it; use the left/right arrows at the bottom to move between pages.

Submitting an Assignment

1. Click Activities > Assignments in the nav bar.
2. Find the assignment (e.g., “Week 1 Assignment”) and click on it.
3. Read the instructions, then scroll to the submission area.
4. Click Add a File and browse to your saved file (e.g., LastName_Week1_Assignment.docx).
5. Add any comments for your instructor (optional).
6. Click Submit — you will see a confirmation message.

Posting in a Discussion

1. Click Activities > Discussions in the nav bar.
2. Find the current week’s discussion topic and click on it.
3. Click Start a New Thread.
4. Type a Subject line and your response in the body (minimum 100 words for initial posts).
5. Click Post.
6. To reply to a classmate, click their post, then click Reply.

Taking a Quiz

1. Click Activities > Quizzes in the nav bar.
2. Find the current week’s quiz and click Start Quiz.
3. Answer each question — you can navigate between questions using Next/Previous.
4. Review your answers, then click Submit Quiz.
5. Your score will appear immediately after submission.