Keyboard Access to a Tool Window Toolbar
Keyboard: SHIFT + ALT
Versions: 2008,2010
Published: 6/28/2010
Code: vstipTool0042
Sometimes, when you have an active tool window, you just want access to the toolbar at the top without having to reach over and use your mouse:
A little known fact is that you do this very easily for any active tool window by simply pressing SHIFT + ALT:
Now you can use your ARROW keys to move between toolbar items and just press ENTER to "press" the button you choose.