About the event:

The Keyboard Shortcut Competition tests speed and efficiency in using shortcuts across common software applications. Multiple rounds focus on applications like Microsoft Word and Excel. Participants complete tasks using only keyboard shortcuts, earning points for speed and accuracy. The competition is open to all skill levels, providing an opportunity to improve and challenge oneself.

Event Details:

Round 1: Beginner

• Text typing: Participants could be asked to type out a sample paragraph or create a new document using keyboard shortcuts.
• Basic application usage: Participants could be asked to open and close basic applications such as Notepad, Calculator, and Paint using keyboard shortcuts.
• File management: Participants could be asked to create, move, and delete files and folders using the keyboard.

Round 2: Intermediate

• Window management: Participants could be asked to arrange and switch between open windows using keyboard shortcuts, etc.
• Text editing: Participants could be asked to copy and paste text, format text using styles and fonts, and manipulate text in applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Advanced file management: Participants could be asked to use keyboard shortcuts to perform advanced file management tasks such as renaming multiple files at once or using the file search function.

Round 3: Advanced

• Email management: Participants could be asked to manage and organize their email inbox using keyboard shortcuts.
• Virtual desktops: Participants could be asked to create and switch between virtual desktops using keyboard shortcuts.
• Advanced text editing: Participants could be asked to use keyboard shortcuts to perform advanced text editing tasks such as using macros or performing advanced search and replace operations.
• Terminal usage: Participants could be asked to navigate and manipulate files in a Linux or Unix terminal window using keyboard commands.

Rules and Regulations:

• Organizers will introduce random twists and challenges in the middle of the rounds.
• No collaborating or communicating with neighbouring contestants.
• Time constraints will be imposed on each round, depending on the complexity, and will be informed on the spot.
• There will be disabled keys/hidden keys in certain rounds.

Judging Criteria:

• Accuracy
• Efficiency
• Speed
• Skill
• Multi-tasking
• Complexity