Skip to content.Skip to side navigation.
About.Help. A-Z Resource List. Locate a Federal Depository Library. Buy Publications. Other Services. Legislative. Executive. Judicial.
GPO Access Home Page.
Go

advanced
Navigation Bar
About Government.
Ben's Guide Logo.

Home Page > Help Tools > Quick Tip: Scrolling Option Boxes

Quick Tip: Scrolling Option Boxes

There are several ways to search across multiple databases from within a scrolling text box, depending on the type of computer and the way you wish to search:

1. Consecutive or Range of Databases

Macintosh and PC: Choose a range of items by choosing the first item and while holding the <SHIFT> key, choosing the last item. All items within this range will be selected.

Choosing Consecutive Databases

2. Non-Consecutive Databases

Macintosh: To choose non-contiguous items, hold down the <Command> key and use the mouse to highlight individual databases.

PC: To choose non-contiguous items, hold down the <CTRL> key and use the mouse (left-click) to highlight individual databases.

Choosing Non-Consecutive Databases

A service of the U.S. Government Printing Office.

Last updated: September 27, 2003
Page Name: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/help/optionboxes.html