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Hi Brenda,
Me again!! The tab key is on your keyboard on the left and probably has an arrow on it pointing to the right, you would use this for going from one tab setting to another to take you in steps across the page. Another thought, under the System Preferences that I talked about before, if you go under the keyboard and mouse section, you can alter the timing for repeating key times, and you will be able to increase the "repeat" rate for your keying. This may help your spacebar problem.
I totally agree with Us Bears and thebearguys, and all their comments. 
But as you personally have specific problems with spacial and visual difficulties, then maybe the change will not be as easy for you. I love reading technical manuals myself and hate it when someone tries to "show" me how to do something, I like to learn by reading, trial and error, so I can understand how you feel there. I will try and search out a good Mac book that may help, or alternatively, your dealer where your Imac came from would probably be the first choice as they may have something there that would be brilliant for you.
I can "feel" the frustration you are feeling by the way you have written your posts!!! 
Please don't worry. It will all be fine in the end, you obviously didn't repeat my little "mantra" enough times!!!!!! 
Take care!
Hugs :hug:
Marilyn 
Hi Brenda,
Oh, oh, oh, this is where a war begins!!!! Only joking! I LOVE MACS!!!! 
I have used them for around twenty years with only a few tiny problems in that time and find them so much better to use than my pcs. You have just got to go along with it all at the moment and you will learn to love it! Here are some helpful pointers before you throw it out the window:
Firstly, it doesn't sound as though you have things set up correctly for your use anyway. Find your "System Preferences", (if you are looking at the docking bar, it looks like an apple in a rectangle with a "switch" on the left of the apple) or you can find it under the Apple logo top left, and you can alter all sorts of things there to do with the appearance of everything and the behavious to your liking, i.e. monitor set up, desktop screen, default settings, default font, how the keyboard and mouse work, cut off times, sounds, CDs, everything really. Under "Finder" you will find another Preference file which alters other things. I know there is another area too which I canot think of right now, but will let you know when I do!!
The Operating System will probably be totally new to you and they always need a little time to get used to. I find I just get used to one operating system, then my hubby will change it to the latest version and I pull my hair out for a couple of hours, but it doesn't take long to adapt. I use PCs as well, but the beauty is that with the new intel processors, we are running a Mac and a PC from the same unit. Needless to say the PC is mostly redundant and is only used for my embroidery software and Google Earth! Obviously different quality graphics cards make a huge difference, along with different programmes you are using, but I find Macs to be top quality and produce brilliant work. If anything, I think PC are trying to become more like Macs these days and I don't find the differences in using them a problem.
What I am trying to say is that basically your Mac has not been set up right for you so please don't go slagging off your Mac just because of little things that can be changed right from the start. You can make the Mac work for you, and do what you want it to do. I promise you will come to absolutely love it. You probably haven't found the quick ways of working around what seem like irritating aspects at the moment, but which will seem totally brilliant when you realise what their intentions are. I felt infuriated when we changed to one particular operating system (Panther or something like that) but then suddenly loved it.
Unfortunately there are way too many people working in computer type places and stores that really contradict each other with regard to Macs. and are not as knowledgeable on Macs as they are PCs. We have had people tell us that something is not possible to do on a Mac when we are already doing it at home! It all depends on how knowledgeable your advisor/seller is and apparently what commission they also get for selling a particular PC! ! Go to an Apple shop, and hope you get a good assistant.
Stick with it!! If you end up hating it that much, throw it my way!!! He! Good luck Brenda, just sit down with it with a nice drinky (or two!! 
) and play. If you are feeling as though you are about to start a battle with it, then nothing will go right. Get someone to set it up for you or do it yourself so that you learn to appreciate the finer parts of your Mac and just enjoy!!!
Whoops, nearly forgot, .. to get to the middle of your page quickly, just use the tab button!
If I think of anything to help, I'll let you know, but good luck!!
Now Brenda, repeat after me ....... "I love my Mac, I love my Mac, I love my Mac, I love my...............!!!!!!!)
See, you're getting there already!!!
Hugs,
Marilyn
Hello Jaina,
It's nice to have a little "mystery" to think about!! Without having the pattern in front of you, it's only a guessing game but I would have thought, from your diagram, that it's not a seam line but maybe just an "indication" of where you should possibly change the nap direction by damping and brushing maybe.
If the pattern came from Emmary Bears, then I would suggest emailing/phoning them and chatting to lovely Mary who is so very helpful, and she may be able to shine some light on the problem. I am sure she would be able to help.
Do tell us what the answer is!!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Lynette,
Congratulations on being the star artist! Your bears are wonderful!
Hugs
Marilyn
Wishing you and your family a wonderful time, and a very happy new year.
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Tami,
wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!
I would like to add my thanks too for all the lovely pictures you pop onto TT every day, they never fail to bring a smile to my face, usually followed
by a little "Aaaaaah"!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Lisa,
Congratulations on being in the magazine!! I know just how thrilled you must be!! Well done!
Hugs
Marilyn
Wow Jane!!! It looks as though you all had a brilliant party!! :dance: :dance:
I'm envious of you alongside that gorgeous doctor from Grays Anatomy!! Aaahhhhhhhh .......... sigh.
You have obviously worked so hard on this, well done, you have done a gorgeous job!!!
Hope you have a fantastic Christmas!
Hugs
Marilyn
Wishing you and your family a brilliant time at Christmas Jane and every happiness for the New Year! It's going to be a good one!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Christine,
Thank you so much for the link, that was sweet of you - it looks interesting and may be a brave bunny and give it a go!
Hugs
Marilyn
What terrific expressions!!!! They are both beautiful little bears Tracy. Your work is gorgeous!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Krista,
Oh Krista, I hate to tell you this, ........... but I think one of your kitties has run off with its stocking!!! There are only 11 on your banister!!!!! :crackup: :crackup:
Hugs
Marilyn
How cute ......I wish Santa Claus would bring me one of those!! Sigh!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Tami,
Big congratulations to you! The article is lovely and it's so exciting seeing your creations in print isn't it! Well done! :clap: :clap:
Hugs
Marilyn
Wow, this is a stunning bear! I love everything about it and you have done wonderful work on the paw pads. Gorgeous!
Hugs
Marilyn
You beat me to it Carolyn !! Yes, I thought this was brilliant. Way to go teds!!
Hugs
Marilyn
Aaaaah, another little picture that brought a tear to my eye! I almost had to search for the little one!
Hugs
Marilyn
Oh well done Tami!! Big congratulations to you!! :dance: :clap: :dance: :clap: I wish we could all see the article, I bet it's brilliant!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi there!
Tami, thank you so much!
Jeanne, thank you so much for your lovely comments! :redface: A very warm welcome to you and you will have a wonderful time here on TT. It's full of lovely friendly like-minded girls and boys all willing to help with any problems, give support and just chat! It's a lovely place but very addictive and your days will fly by!! We all love to see piccies here so you must send us some of your first bear when it is finished! Look forward to chatting with you!
Hugs :hug:
Marilyn
Hi Ellen,
Thank you so much! I hope you are feeling a little better at the mo! Take care.
Hugs
Marilyn
