I'm trying to help my 80-year-old dad who keeps accidentally removing the undo button from the shortcuts in Microsoft Word. I'm not sure how he keeps doing it, but I want to know if there's a way to lock the shortcuts so he can't change them.
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It might be worth observing how your dad uses the computer to understand the root of the issue. If he has any hand tremors or accidentally touches the trackpad while typing, that could lead to the shortcut removals. Focusing on his overall comfort with the device may help more than just locking icons.
If your dad keeps removing the undo button, a good workaround is to remind him that he can use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+Z to undo actions, which will work regardless of the button being there. It's a handy little hack!
Exactly! Undo functionality is built into almost every program, so even if the button disappears, the shortcut is still there.
If you're talking about the Quick Access Toolbar, consider moving the undo button to the far right side. Your dad might be inadvertently clicking the save icon by mistake, especially if the undo button is right next to it. You could also try inserting a section break to create some space between the icons.
Good point! I realized that he prefers using the trackpad instead of the mouse, and that’s likely causing some of these accidental actions.