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00:00:00 – 00:06:49
The video revolves around optimizing the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in software applications, particularly Excel, for increased efficiency. The QAT is highlighted as a space-saving tool, where frequently used icons can be accessed quickly via keyboard shortcuts, especially the first nine icons. The speaker demonstrates how to customize the QAT by adding, rearranging, and removing icons. They share criteria for choosing icons: avoiding those with existing shortcuts, selecting icons that save multiple clicks, and ensuring they are for regularly used functions. Specific examples like "clear all," "refresh all," and "launch power query editor" are given to illustrate useful inclusions. Despite prevalent shortcuts like Ctrl+S for saving, the speaker notes a preference for manual saving as a reassurance practice. The video concludes with a brief call to action for viewer engagement.
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In this segment, the video explains the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT), which is a convenient location for frequently used icons and allows for easy keyboard shortcuts. The speaker demonstrates how to set up the QAT, including deciding which icons to include, and suggests keeping it above the ribbon to save space. Users can add icons by right-clicking them or through more detailed customization options. The video highlights the significance of the first nine icons in the QAT for quick access using keyboard shortcuts. The speaker also shows how to rearrange and remove icons and emphasizes the efficiency of using keyboard shortcuts with the QAT.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses how to set up the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in Excel, sharing their criteria for deciding which icons deserve a spot. The main criteria include avoiding icons that already have easy keyboard shortcuts, prioritizing icons that save multiple clicks, and ensuring the icons are for regularly used functions. The speaker provides specific examples from their own QAT, such as the “clear all” button, “refresh all”, and “launch power query editor”, explaining the rationale behind each choice. They emphasize regularly updating the QAT to align with current work habits and mention a few exceptions for icons that provide significant utility despite the general rules.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the “redo” function and considers removing an icon due to infrequent use. They mention the importance of the “save” feature, noting that autosave is usually enabled and the file hasn’t been saved yet, so the button isn’t visible. Despite the common use of the shortcut Ctrl+S for saving, the speaker enjoys manually clicking the save button for reassurance. The segment wraps up with a summary encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and share the video.