Google+ Keyboard Shortcuts and Text Tricks

Odds are good you've heard about Google+.  If not, Google+ is a Social Network created by Google where you can keep up with your friends and other people who you may not directly know.  I have mentioned in a previous post that Google+ feels like a mix of Facebook and Twitter.

Did you know that there are built in keyboard shortcuts for Google+?  There are, and they are rather simple.

Function	Shortcut Keys
Scroll Down One Post	Press J
Scroll Up One Post	Press K
Scroll Down Your Stream	Press Space Bar
Scroll Up Your Stream	Press Shift + Space Bar
Start A Comment	Press Return or Enter key
Finish a Comment	Press Tab + Return (Enter) key
Jump to Chat	Press Q

For some fun with words:*Note: Substitute "yourword" in my examples with your text and use the symbols before and after each word.

Effect	How to:
Make Bold	*yourword*
Italicize Word	_yourword+
Strike Thru Word	-yourword-

Finally, how can we mention another Google+ user in a post?  Much like on Twitter you simple put the @ symbol infront of their username or twitter handle.  Same way in Google+, simply place either the @ or + symbols just before their name and they will get a mention in your post.
If you haven't signed up yet for Google+, why not do so now?  It's free!Visit: http://plus.google.com